You're an OC. What kind of offense do you run?

[y*so*blu]

It doesn't have to be your favorite team. It could be any team. And you don't have to be an expert or an X's and O's junkie; I know I'm not.

If I'm an offensive coordinator, my philosophy is to shorten the game. Kill the clock from the very first play with a punishing running attack and short to medium throws with a lot of two and three TE sets. This is assuming I have some durable power backs who are hungry for the ball (a guy like Jerome Bettis or Mike Alstott would be a godsend but he doesn't have to be that good), and tight ends who are skilled enough to catch and tough enough to block. WRs who can block are also a bonus. Attack the defense like a battering ram until they quit. At least one receiver should be a credible deep threat, so I can mix things up with the occasional long throw when they're not expecting it. I want a QB who can feel when pressure is coming and doesn't panic, and a smart center so there's no confusion on the o-line. And I have a soft spot for run fakes.

I doubt I'd be able to deal with the pressure of calling plays on game day, but we all can dream.

[RandyMossIsBoss]

I'm taking this as if you put me, totally unqualified to be an OC, in an OC job right now, how would I run it? Well first of all it would depend on the talent we have. There is no one type of offense that I think is simply superior to others. My philosophy would be that the best offensive scheme to run at any given time = the one that best utilizes each players ability. Since I am unqualified, especially with the Xs and Os, I'd surround myself with the best offensive minds I can get to come up with what those schemes are (that best utilize everyone). There'd be a brain trust running the offense that I'm in charge of. 

[Calvert28]

What kind of roster do i have?

[y*so*blu]

2 minutes ago, Calvert28 said:

What kind of roster do i have?

Any kind you like. Assume you have a specific plan for an offensive scheme, and you have enough influence to bring in players with skill sets that fit.

[ronjon1990]

I'm taking the Chiefs and running the Air Raid just to break the single season passing records. 

[french t0ast]

The kind of offense Pat Shumer ran with the Vikings in 2017.. running with multiple TEs blocking and a lot of play-action.

[EaglesPeteC]

My 11 Longsnapper sets would be unstoppable 

[AFlaccoSeagulls]

Greg Roman's offense in SF that he ran with Kaep

[JAF-N72EX]

One that would have the guys practicing alot of 3rd and long situations because I can assure you they would be seeing alot of them with me in charge.

[Calvert28]

Using the 2019 draft prospects as examples.

Ideally I'm taking a offense like the Cowboys personnel with more emphasis on 2 TE sets and a focus on the zone blocking system. In a league that is dominated by passing I will generally be passing on players in the draft who don't have a versatile skill set. I would tend to focus on slightly bigger backs that have the ability to use screens effectively as well as occasionally line up outside to use on screens and such [Rodney Anderson/LJ Scott] (H/e investing in a 3rd down specialist would not be out of the question [Trayveon Williams]) . TE's I would focus on more balanced types that have the savvy to find the safety cushions should the need arise to get the ball out quickly but can function as in line blockers and wing set receivers but would always welcome a deep threat if it's in the skillset (TJ Hockenson, Jace Sternberger). WR's I would focus on the possession guys that can operate on all 3 levels of the receiving play book. Given the benifits that are afforded to WR's now days I would especially be looking for great route runners with soft hands. Big play specialist would not be out of the discussion but I want guys that can bring a multitude of looks to a defense and not rely on a one trick pony to get the job done (Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Deebo Samuel).

Offensive line my priorities are technique/athleticism/bulk for my tackles and switch the last 2 with my guards and center possibly. I need guards that can pull and get the initial push on a 4th and 1 and I am willing to sacrifice a little bit of bulk on the outside with TE help to make up for it when need be.

By focusing on bigger backs to be able to pick up that extra yard or few after contact it hopefully wears out the defense as the game wears on. With the ability to pull off screens should the trick be needs it also allows the offense to move the chain steady. I want to take the pressure off the QB as much as possible, generally when the average fan thinks of this they are thinking of getting them the fastest guys on the field  to burn a defense. Instead having multiple guys that can pick apart the soft spots in the defense generally raises the QB confidence and wears the defense out in the process the more we move the chains. Homerun threats are nice and welcomed, but technique and consistency is key to not only demoralize the opposing team but to also rest and help your defense by keeping them off the field. It allows them more energy to get after the opposing offense since generally defenses wears out quicker then the offense does.

[Destructo Spin]

Run heavy, lots of fullback, TE's schemed as moving blockers. Biggest meanest OLs I can find. Slug it out between the tackles and control the clock. Horizontally stretch the field with ghost/jet motions and flare passes. Play-action shots when they start creeping up. Then back to slugging it out. I would attempt to run the ball at least 55% of the time.

[BleedTheClock]

2 TE's, 1 RB, 2 WR's as a base. Gun Ace Twins, Gun Ace. You add two gaps that the defense needs to account for. You have trips on one side of the field. The defense cannot scheme against this correctly unless they play man coverage. You can pick guys all day long in man coverage or run crossing routes with your TE's. I'd use a receiving RB and I'd split him out away from the twin WR's to the TE closed side. See what kind of matchups you can get. You can also run jet with your slot twin WR. It's a nasty formation and gives the QB some easy reads.

[JAF-N72EX]

23 minutes ago, BleedTheClock said:

2 TE's, 1 RB, 2 WR's as a base. Gun Ace Twins, Gun Ace. You add two gaps that the defense needs to account for. You have trips on one side of the field. The defense cannot scheme against this correctly unless they play man coverage. You can pick guys all day long in man coverage or run crossing routes with your TE's. I'd use a receiving RB and I'd split him out away from the twin WR's to the TE closed side. See what kind of matchups you can get. You can also run jet with your slot twin WR. It's a nasty formation and gives the QB some easy reads.

This may sound good on paper but running a 21 personnel as your base only works well if you a freak athlete like Gronk at TE. Otherwise your offense will look like the 49ers.

Edit: # of plays from 21 in NE offense the last 3 years for example.

2016 without Gronk half the season:  19% of the time
2017 with Gronk: 29%
2018 with a "broken" Gronk: 29% 

Oh crap. Scratch all that. I read it wrong. Your base would be a 12. Nevermind. See why you don't hire me to be an OC to begin with lol.

[Tetsujin]

1 hour ago, y*so*blu said:

If I'm an offensive coordinator, my philosophy is to shorten the game. Kill the clock from the very first play with a punishing running attack and short to medium throws with a lot of two and three TE sets. 

This

3 TEs & 1WR,  usually all of the TE to right side most of the time,

WR1 a bigtime player all alone split wide on the left side. A Top 10 WR.

TE3 will play next to the RT, and he's essentially an OT listed as a TE. Maybe he played TE in college and can catch the ball if he had to, but maybe only 20 catches per season, most within 5 yards as a checkdown. Think Nate Solder

TE2 plays next to TE3, and is a blend on good bloking and good receiving, like Heath Miller

TE1 is a big time receiver who can block a bit, like Gronk. He can be at the end of the line, or motion out to the right side sometimes, turning into the WR2 toexploit a potential mismatch.

The QB should be a major running threat himself. Lamar Jackson

2 or 3 RB with different abilities. 

The LT will not have blocking help because there'll be no TE's on his side much, so he should be very good and handle his opponent well in pass or run. The other OLmen should be mobile with a lot of combo blocking.

Run 70% minimum. No more than 20 Pass Attempts per game, ideally 12-15, with half of them coming off play action. WR1 and TE1 getting the 80% of the targets, mostly intermediate and deep routes.

Defenses couldn't stack the line too regularly because of the bigtime receiving threats from the WR1 and TE1.

[JAF-N72EX]

2 minutes ago, freak_of_nature said:

Run 70% minimum. No more than 20 Pass Attempts per game,

 

2 minutes ago, freak_of_nature said:

The QB should be a major running threat himself. Lamar Jackson

You better have like 4 backup QB's who fit this scheme because they're going to be dropping like flies after getting hit this much.

On a good note though, your team would no doubt lead the league in yards gained by penalties lol.