Can we discuss the Playbook now that the Draft is done and over?

TheOak · 05-12-2014, 07:15 AM

I called it last season that we would see a change of the playbill this season.

Sean writes the book to try and fit the skillsets of his weapons, not vice-versa.

Anyone think our TE would have as many targets if he wasn't Jimmy Graham?

Sproles is gone, need to make a shift to more running with RBs and less passing.

As unpopular as it is I do agree that the 500 ton gorilla in the room is Drew's arm. The additions of Stills and Cooks's speed our 50 yard deep routes need to be 40s with some angle built into them. The separation they will get and their burst after the catch will more than makeup for the shorter route.

The line for our screen game needs to prove it can gel and pull it off before we go back to being a heavy screen team.

Change is coming.
Brace your selves.

Seer1 · 05-12-2014, 07:19 AM

Lots of great plays in there, it's just time for Sean to buy a randomizer.

TheOak · 05-12-2014, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by Seer1

Lots of great plays in there, it's just time for Sean to buy a randomizer.

Random doesn't help when personnel give it away.

You can rewrite the playbook just by changing the personnel packages associated with it.

With your blocking TE in, PT in the back field, and Henderson in...

What are the odds a screen is coming?

Euphoria · 05-12-2014, 09:49 AM

I think it is more to do with personnel.

We need to upgrade our WR's to start. If Jimmy is the only one open then I'd throw to him to.

If Ingram starts to earn his 1st round ranking and becomes what he should become then teams would have to respect our run game.

Its not the play book so much as it is execution.

Rugby Saint II · 05-12-2014, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

I think it is more to do with personnel.

We need to upgrade our WR's to start. If Jimmy is the only one open then I'd throw to him to.

If Ingram starts to earn his 1st round ranking and becomes what he should become then teams would have to respect our run game.

Its not the play book so much as it is execution.

I'm thinking Robinson is the one who is going to stand out this year.

TheOak · 05-13-2014, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

I think it is more to do with personnel.

We need to upgrade our WR's to start. If Jimmy is the only one open then I'd throw to him to.

If Ingram starts to earn his 1st round ranking and becomes what he should become then teams would have to respect our run game.

Its not the play book so much as it is execution.

That supports the "there is a playbook and the players figure it out" theory.

I see it differently. Our Playbook is changed everytime there is a major weapon change. The playbook was overhauled from 2009 (Which won a SB) to work in favor of Jimmy Graham (Shockey never received that many targets), it is written with Drew in mind, it was changed to maximize Sproles's roll. Sproles is gone, new WR weapon added, Drews range, no longer an elite O-line... all need to be addressed in the play book.

The way you manage talent is by making the puzzle play to their strengths, not trying to force a piece into a different shaped hole. (see 2012 defense)

Euphoria · 05-13-2014, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

That supports the "there is a playbook and the players figure it out" theory.

I see it differently. Our Playbook is changed everytime there is a major weapon change. The playbook was overhauled from 2009 (Which won a SB) to work in favor of Jimmy Graham (Shockey never received that many targets), it is written with Drew in mind, it was changed to maximize Sproles's roll. Sproles is gone, new WR weapon added, Drews range, no longer an elite O-line... all need to be addressed in the play book.

The way you manage talent is by making the puzzle play to their strengths, not trying to force a piece into a different shaped hole. (see 2012 defense)

Perhaps not as many targets but this always has been a very heavy feature TE offense. Also you keep doing something until the other team comes up with a way to stop it. SB also feature a very successful run offense as well. When that goes away we have to open up and throw more hence more passes to TE's.

05-12-2014, 07:15 AM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,059	Can we discuss the Playbook now that the Draft is done and over? I called it last season that we would see a change of the playbill this season. Sean writes the book to try and fit the skillsets of his weapons, not vice-versa. Anyone think our TE would have as many targets if he wasn't Jimmy Graham? Sproles is gone, need to make a shift to more running with RBs and less passing. As unpopular as it is I do agree that the 500 ton gorilla in the room is Drew's arm. The additions of Stills and Cooks's speed our 50 yard deep routes need to be 40s with some angle built into them. The separation they will get and their burst after the catch will more than makeup for the shorter route. The line for our screen game needs to prove it can gel and pull it off before we go back to being a heavy screen team. Change is coming. Brace your selves. Seer1 likes this.
	It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau Last edited by TheOak; 05-12-2014 at 09:27 AM..

05-12-2014, 07:19 AM	#2
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Can we discuss the Playbook now that the Draft is done and over? Lots of great plays in there, it's just time for Sean to buy a randomizer.

05-12-2014, 09:31 AM	#3
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,059	Re: Can we discuss the Playbook now that the Draft is done and over? Originally Posted by Seer1 Lots of great plays in there, it's just time for Sean to buy a randomizer. Random doesn't help when personnel give it away. You can rewrite the playbook just by changing the personnel packages associated with it. With your blocking TE in, PT in the back field, and Henderson in... What are the odds a screen is coming?

05-12-2014, 09:49 AM	#4
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Can we discuss the Playbook now that the Draft is done and over? I think it is more to do with personnel. We need to upgrade our WR's to start. If Jimmy is the only one open then I'd throw to him to. If Ingram starts to earn his 1st round ranking and becomes what he should become then teams would have to respect our run game. Its not the play book so much as it is execution.

05-12-2014, 06:45 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,200	Re: Can we discuss the Playbook now that the Draft is done and over? Originally Posted by Euphoria I think it is more to do with personnel. We need to upgrade our WR's to start. If Jimmy is the only one open then I'd throw to him to. If Ingram starts to earn his 1st round ranking and becomes what he should become then teams would have to respect our run game. Its not the play book so much as it is execution. I'm thinking Robinson is the one who is going to stand out this year. TheOak likes this.

05-13-2014, 06:15 AM	#6
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,059	Re: Can we discuss the Playbook now that the Draft is done and over? Originally Posted by Euphoria I think it is more to do with personnel. We need to upgrade our WR's to start. If Jimmy is the only one open then I'd throw to him to. If Ingram starts to earn his 1st round ranking and becomes what he should become then teams would have to respect our run game. Its not the play book so much as it is execution. That supports the "there is a playbook and the players figure it out" theory. I see it differently. Our Playbook is changed everytime there is a major weapon change. The playbook was overhauled from 2009 (Which won a SB) to work in favor of Jimmy Graham (Shockey never received that many targets), it is written with Drew in mind, it was changed to maximize Sproles's roll. Sproles is gone, new WR weapon added, Drews range, no longer an elite O-line... all need to be addressed in the play book. The way you manage talent is by making the puzzle play to their strengths, not trying to force a piece into a different shaped hole. (see 2012 defense)
	It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau

05-13-2014, 09:31 AM	#7
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Can we discuss the Playbook now that the Draft is done and over? Originally Posted by TheOak That supports the "there is a playbook and the players figure it out" theory. I see it differently. Our Playbook is changed everytime there is a major weapon change. The playbook was overhauled from 2009 (Which won a SB) to work in favor of Jimmy Graham (Shockey never received that many targets), it is written with Drew in mind, it was changed to maximize Sproles's roll. Sproles is gone, new WR weapon added, Drews range, no longer an elite O-line... all need to be addressed in the play book. The way you manage talent is by making the puzzle play to their strengths, not trying to force a piece into a different shaped hole. (see 2012 defense) Perhaps not as many targets but this always has been a very heavy feature TE offense. Also you keep doing something until the other team comes up with a way to stop it. SB also feature a very successful run offense as well. When that goes away we have to open up and throw more hence more passes to TE's.

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