byau
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Been rewatching the entire Russell Wilson era (2012, 2013, 2014) on Game Rewind (condensed version) and when watching back-to-back-to-back, at least for me it seems there is a lot less offensive versatility in the passing game.
I have no numbers to back any of this up, just watching it. Running a bit more variety of plays, running plays (both of the running and passing variety) for our fullback M-Rob, a few flea-flickers here and there, and even our WR were throwing the ball downfield.
So curious: first, do you agree or disagree?
If you agree: what do you think might be the root cause?
1) Sidney Rice and Golden Tate in 2012 were mad ballin
2) Russell's play has changed and gotten more stagnant or more paranoid (perhaps related to point 1)
3) Bevell's playcalling has changed and gotten more stagnant or more paranoid (perhaps related to point 1 and point 2)
4) Other .....?
If you disagree: tell me why I'm off my rocker
Just curious.
Mostly because after reading the great article on Lockett (posted here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=110534 ) and a few other discussions about Jimmy, I'm almost inclined to think about points 2) and 3): Russell and Bevell have gotten a bit lazy in the mental game, relying on Russell's backyard ball to get us out of scrapes. And now bringing in physical talent like Lockett and Jimmy - will it make it even worse with Russell and Bevell using these new talents as crutches?
Is this overthinking it? Maybe bringing in physical talent like Lockett and JG will make things much easier and why complicate things and get cute if it can be easy?
What think y'all?
I have no numbers to back any of this up, just watching it. Running a bit more variety of plays, running plays (both of the running and passing variety) for our fullback M-Rob, a few flea-flickers here and there, and even our WR were throwing the ball downfield.
So curious: first, do you agree or disagree?
If you agree: what do you think might be the root cause?
1) Sidney Rice and Golden Tate in 2012 were mad ballin
2) Russell's play has changed and gotten more stagnant or more paranoid (perhaps related to point 1)
3) Bevell's playcalling has changed and gotten more stagnant or more paranoid (perhaps related to point 1 and point 2)
4) Other .....?
If you disagree: tell me why I'm off my rocker
Just curious.
Mostly because after reading the great article on Lockett (posted here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=110534 ) and a few other discussions about Jimmy, I'm almost inclined to think about points 2) and 3): Russell and Bevell have gotten a bit lazy in the mental game, relying on Russell's backyard ball to get us out of scrapes. And now bringing in physical talent like Lockett and Jimmy - will it make it even worse with Russell and Bevell using these new talents as crutches?
Is this overthinking it? Maybe bringing in physical talent like Lockett and JG will make things much easier and why complicate things and get cute if it can be easy?
What think y'all?