The evolution of McVay's offense
PostPosted:3 weeks 2 days ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvJinjc3eFA&t=340s
I don't know if you guys have seen this. But it's an interesting breakdown of something a lot of teams are moving towards. It has an element of RPO, but it also simplifies the QB's reads, and stresses the defense.
The problem is, and why the Rams don't use it, is that it is far less effective if you don't have a QB that can run. The QB doesn't have to run for big yardage, but in a 3rd and medium (like 5 yds) it is very effective. We've seen it used against the Ram D repeatedly and it's hard to stop. It also can expand the threat level inside the red zone 5 yard line.
We have seen McVay try to use it with Stafford and it doesn't work because he's a very poor runner. This is why IMO if the Rams want to stay ahead of the curve offensively, they need a more versatile QB1. When they signed Stafford the offense was primarily about setting up the deep strike. But now it's evolved into a ball-control offense featuring short to intermediate passing and looking for YAC to get big plays. With WRs like Kupp, Nacua, and Whittington it works well. That is why Atwell is no longer a scheme fit in LA.
This is why incorporating more of these concepts makes far more quarterbacks compatible with the offensive scheme. Whether it's with Darnold, Jimmy G, or a rookie like Riley Leonard, the point I'm making is that it's clear Sean wants to do more with the offense, but he's limited by Stafford's lack of athleticism.
The whole team is coming together quickly, and this coming draft will probably fill the remaining roster holes. The only exception is at quarterback. IMO Sean has gone as far as he can with the offense with Stafford at QB1.
I like Stafford but keeping Sean engaged is more important. The team dodged a bullet when Sean looked like he was going to walk away. If Snead is as sharp as I know he is, then he would probably agree with this writeup. Keeping McVay as long as possible is a far bigger priority than extending Stafford for another year or two at the most.
I don't know if you guys have seen this. But it's an interesting breakdown of something a lot of teams are moving towards. It has an element of RPO, but it also simplifies the QB's reads, and stresses the defense.
The problem is, and why the Rams don't use it, is that it is far less effective if you don't have a QB that can run. The QB doesn't have to run for big yardage, but in a 3rd and medium (like 5 yds) it is very effective. We've seen it used against the Ram D repeatedly and it's hard to stop. It also can expand the threat level inside the red zone 5 yard line.
We have seen McVay try to use it with Stafford and it doesn't work because he's a very poor runner. This is why IMO if the Rams want to stay ahead of the curve offensively, they need a more versatile QB1. When they signed Stafford the offense was primarily about setting up the deep strike. But now it's evolved into a ball-control offense featuring short to intermediate passing and looking for YAC to get big plays. With WRs like Kupp, Nacua, and Whittington it works well. That is why Atwell is no longer a scheme fit in LA.
This is why incorporating more of these concepts makes far more quarterbacks compatible with the offensive scheme. Whether it's with Darnold, Jimmy G, or a rookie like Riley Leonard, the point I'm making is that it's clear Sean wants to do more with the offense, but he's limited by Stafford's lack of athleticism.
The whole team is coming together quickly, and this coming draft will probably fill the remaining roster holes. The only exception is at quarterback. IMO Sean has gone as far as he can with the offense with Stafford at QB1.
I like Stafford but keeping Sean engaged is more important. The team dodged a bullet when Sean looked like he was going to walk away. If Snead is as sharp as I know he is, then he would probably agree with this writeup. Keeping McVay as long as possible is a far bigger priority than extending Stafford for another year or two at the most.