Screamin12th
Well-Known Member
Yeah. Lots of speculation out there on how much Pete is controlling the play calling.
We certainly saw a sudden shift in the gameplanning after Russ threw a few picks. The reversion to low risk offense was obvious and not successful.
I defended PC and his overall system in the Season thread but I won't defend him on this point. The offense was doing well until he forced a philosophical switch. I don't know why he couldn't see it wasn't working and adjust back towards a more "open" offense at some point.
I guess the question in my mind is this:
Did Pete believe that the offensive philosophy somehow negatively affect the defense's performance? Or was it just stubborness to revert back to what he was comfortable with, regardless of reason? Because I feel that early offense was more successful despite a few more turnovers. Also, was Russ' regression in the 2nd half predicated on the change in philosophy, or was it solely poor (by comparison) individual performance?
Teams adjusted to our offense which MADE Wilson have bad games so the Hawks tried to adjust, lets not be unclear here. They Started to play 2 high safety and Russell's play went in the garbage. It Stayed their in the passing game ( In the garbage ) we just limited the Turnovers. This is a design flaw with the offense. They needed more RB screens 8-15 yard Curls or crossing routes right behind or between the LBers in soft zones. Nice RPO and roll outs would have helped also in breaking down the 2 high umbrella, Schotty is not the guy to design or head an offense with this much Fire power.
I dont understand how every damn team in the NFL can attack a Zone defense and pick them a part like they are in Prevent but not the Hawks. This offense we have or HAD is shit and Schottys offenses has always been shit.