AFlaccoSeagulls Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 The thing I'm most interested to see is that I'm hoping spreading the field and using the entire width of the field means Lamar has clearer running lanes so that when he does run, he's not running into all 11 defenders, but instead he's got room to really showcase his speed/agility in space. Same with JK. I really think the combination of JK/Lamar/Zay Flowers in space is going to be absolutely deadly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalvadorsDeli Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) 23 hours ago, AFlaccoSeagulls said: The thing I'm most interested to see is that I'm hoping spreading the field and using the entire width of the field means Lamar has clearer running lanes so that when he does run, he's not running into all 11 defenders, but instead he's got room to really showcase his speed/agility in space. Same with JK. I really think the combination of JK/Lamar/Zay Flowers in space is going to be absolutely deadly. The first play broken down here (starting around 1:16) is I think a good example of what we'll hopefully see a lot from Monken in terms of using the width of the field to create space for the running game. 4 WR set in bunches split out as wide as they could possibly be to move defenders out of the box and then running the ball. You could definitely see how a read-option with Lamar and Dobbins could be really effective out of that because you're creating situations where if they make one guy miss, there's tons of green grass ahead of them because the play design has already moved other tacklers out of position to make a play. Knowing how much Monken also liked to use 2 TE sets at Georgia, I'm not expecting us to just go full Air Raid but it definitely feels like there will be more variety. Roman's offense was all about motion and basically shrinking the field in the running game and getting as many bodies flying at defenders as possible, whereas it seems like Monken has more appreciation for taking defenders out of the play through spacing rather than just through blocking. OTA talk is always going to sound super optimistic so take that part of it with a grain of salt but it's very hard to miss the implicit message in the way Lamar talks about Monken's offense - both in terms of the scheme and Lamar's autonomy - that there was major dissatisfaction on his end with Roman's offense. He's getting what he wants now so let's hope he takes advantage of it - I have a lot of confidence he will. Edited May 26, 2023 by SalvadorsDeli 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Reed Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 39 minutes ago, SalvadorsDeli said: The first play broken down here (starting around 1:16) is I think a good example of what we'll hopefully see a lot from Monken in terms of using the width of the field to create space for the running game. 4 WR set in bunches split out as wide as they could possibly be to move defenders out of the box and then running the ball. You could definitely see how a read-option with Lamar and Dobbins could be really effective out of that because you're creating situations where if they make one guy miss, there's tons of green grass ahead of them because the play design has already moved other tacklers out of position to make a play. Knowing how much Monken also liked to use 2 TE sets at Georgia, I'm not expecting us to just go full Air Raid but it definitely feels like there will be more variety. Roman's offense was all about motion and basically shrinking the field in the running game and getting as many bodies flying at defenders as possible, whereas it seems like Monken has more appreciation for taking defenders out of the play through spacing rather than just through blocking. OTA talk is always going to sound super optimistic so take that part of it with a grain of salt but it's very hard to miss the implicit message in the way Lamar talks about Monken's offense - both in terms of the scheme and Lamar's autonomy - that there was major dissatisfaction on his end with Roman's offense. He's getting what he wants now so let's hope he takes advantage of it - I have a lot of confidence he will. This mf spittin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 4 hours ago, SalvadorsDeli said: The first play broken down here (starting around 1:16) is I think a good example of what we'll hopefully see a lot from Monken in terms of using the width of the field to create space for the running game. 4 WR set in bunches split out as wide as they could possibly be to move defenders out of the box and then running the ball. You could definitely see how a read-option with Lamar and Dobbins could be really effective out of that because you're creating situations where if they make one guy miss, there's tons of green grass ahead of them because the play design has already moved other tacklers out of position to make a play. Knowing how much Monken also liked to use 2 TE sets at Georgia, I'm not expecting us to just go full Air Raid but it definitely feels like there will be more variety. Roman's offense was all about motion and basically shrinking the field in the running game and getting as many bodies flying at defenders as possible, whereas it seems like Monken has more appreciation for taking defenders out of the play through spacing rather than just through blocking. OTA talk is always going to sound super optimistic so take that part of it with a grain of salt but it's very hard to miss the implicit message in the way Lamar talks about Monken's offense - both in terms of the scheme and Lamar's autonomy - that there was major dissatisfaction on his end with Roman's offense. He's getting what he wants now so let's hope he takes advantage of it - I have a lot of confidence he will. I love the fact that it feels like we can either go 2 TE or 4 WR's this year and it's not an absolute liability like it has been in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltimoreRebel Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 (edited) On 5/26/2023 at 4:27 PM, AFlaccoSeagulls said: I love the fact that it feels like we can either go 2 TE or 4 WR's this year and it's not an absolute liability like it has been in the past. Agreed. It's actually super refreshing. Let's hope we stay injury free. It still comes down to what Lamar can do in the pocket. He's proven with time, he can make just about any throw. Edited May 27, 2023 by baltimoreRebel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamKid Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 This is actually really encouraging, it's nice to have an OC striving for and demanding perfection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Reed Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Bateman has 100% missed more practices as a pro than he’s participated in at this point. Dude needs to stay healthy this year and produce after mouthing off this offseason on twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Ray Reed said: Bateman has 100% missed more practices as a pro than he’s participated in at this point. Dude needs to stay healthy this year and produce after mouthing off this offseason on twitter He and JK have to be best friends at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coordinator0 Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 The most interesting training camp storyline for me so far has been rookie Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu getting the first-team snaps at left guard. It sounds like Simpson will get those reps next week but big Sala starting off strong is pretty promising. That's more real hype than Cleveland has ever generated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Reed Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 18 hours ago, coordinator0 said: The most interesting training camp storyline for me so far has been rookie Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu getting the first-team snaps at left guard. It sounds like Simpson will get those reps next week but big Sala starting off strong is pretty promising. That's more real hype than Cleveland has ever generated. Yeah, Cleveland’s hype essentially stemmed from “he eats squirrels haha”. Like how early of an impact Sala has made on the coaches. In the very worst case, it feels like he loses the job to Simpson this year but he’ll be the starting LG next year, and we have a 6th round rookie contract starting at LG for us for 3 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Reed Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Now let’s get him up to speed and go into the season with the best WR corp Lamar has had in his career Dobbins up next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ray Reed said: Now let’s get him up to speed and go into the season with the best WR corp Lamar has had in his career Dobbins up next It almost seems sad that Duvernay is just...there lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Reed Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 40 minutes ago, AFlaccoSeagulls said: It almost seems sad that Duvernay is just...there lol All Pro returner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackywabbit Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Ray Reed said: All Pro returner! We have a young All-Pro wide receiver in his prime and a Pro Bowl QB as a backup. This is the greatest roster ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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