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<blockquote data-quote="bravejason" data-source="post: 282026" data-attributes="member: 1069"><p>I think they would be fine. Remember, if we're going to pass half the time, the practice will include tons of pass blocking drills and reps and the scout teams will be simulating lots of different types of pass rushes for the OL to learn to defend against. Also, the new OL and TE coaches (we'll likely have a new coaching staff in addition to the new HC) may be better at teaching pass blocking. Additionally, the passing game can be structured around a quick passes so the OL doesn't have to pass block for very long. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Again, the coaching will change accordingly if passing will constitute about half of the offense. Receivers will be spending time learning to how play against double coverage instead of learning how to block for a myriad of run plays. There might be an issue if the receiving corp is filled with slot receiver types, but I don't think that will be case as CPJ likes to play big tall fast receivers, who will work well in any offense. So the AB can fill the slot receiver role and the big guys fill the wideout role. Finally, just because the new offense will pass much more often doesn't mean that play action is no longer effective.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm sure someone on the O-line played TE in high school or there is a lineman who has the speed to do so if he lost some weight. Potentially, the first year or two the TE will primarily be a blocker with limited action in the passing game. Possibly, a linebacker could be converted to TE.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The QB situation is unknowable given all of the different types of players that could be playing QB at the time the coaching staff changes. We've seen how a good passer can make a lot of difference to the effectiveness of CPJ's offense, so likely the QB would be able to transition to a new offense without great difficulty. Of course, if all the QB's are lousy passers (which would be bad even under CPJ, IMO) then there will be issues if they need to pass half the time. </p><p></p><p>I think the difference of opinion is that I see the players as being much more able to adapt to a different scheme than you do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bravejason, post: 282026, member: 1069"] I think they would be fine. Remember, if we're going to pass half the time, the practice will include tons of pass blocking drills and reps and the scout teams will be simulating lots of different types of pass rushes for the OL to learn to defend against. Also, the new OL and TE coaches (we'll likely have a new coaching staff in addition to the new HC) may be better at teaching pass blocking. Additionally, the passing game can be structured around a quick passes so the OL doesn't have to pass block for very long. Again, the coaching will change accordingly if passing will constitute about half of the offense. Receivers will be spending time learning to how play against double coverage instead of learning how to block for a myriad of run plays. There might be an issue if the receiving corp is filled with slot receiver types, but I don't think that will be case as CPJ likes to play big tall fast receivers, who will work well in any offense. So the AB can fill the slot receiver role and the big guys fill the wideout role. Finally, just because the new offense will pass much more often doesn't mean that play action is no longer effective. I'm sure someone on the O-line played TE in high school or there is a lineman who has the speed to do so if he lost some weight. Potentially, the first year or two the TE will primarily be a blocker with limited action in the passing game. Possibly, a linebacker could be converted to TE. The QB situation is unknowable given all of the different types of players that could be playing QB at the time the coaching staff changes. We've seen how a good passer can make a lot of difference to the effectiveness of CPJ's offense, so likely the QB would be able to transition to a new offense without great difficulty. Of course, if all the QB's are lousy passers (which would be bad even under CPJ, IMO) then there will be issues if they need to pass half the time. I think the difference of opinion is that I see the players as being much more able to adapt to a different scheme than you do. [/QUOTE]
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