The_Mango55 664 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 When utilized effectively (like it was last year and over the last few games) the read option can actually be tremendously dangerous. It is not effective when the entire offense is based around it. The most dangerous part about the read option is its unpredictability and the radically different way that a defense has to adjust compared to standard pro option. But when teams only have to prepare for that its weaknesses are exposed. I made this comparison in another thread, but the triple option is like a changup in baseball. It can be very effective, especially with pitchers who have a very good changeup. But if you threw a changeup with every pitch it would just be a really slow fastball. In conclusion, keep the read option but only run it 5-8 times a game (more if its killing the other team and they are totally unprepared for it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackofalltrades 9,815 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 In conclusion, keep the read option but only run it 5-8 times a game (more if its killing the other team and they are totally unprepared for it) I agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fieryprophet 7,200 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 I completely agree. Just don't make it your base running offense like we did earlier (and now we're struggling anyways because the offensive line has collapsed.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frizzy350 1,125 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Completely agree. It's part of what makes Cam dangerous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Biscuit 13,107 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Pretty sure this has been discussed ad naseum... it works, but not as the base offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken 1,335 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 I don't think anyone wants it to be ditched. Just not 70% of the offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arc 137 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Just watch the 49ers or the Seahawks and that's pretty much what I'd think we should try. Coryell-esque base package with special sets dispersed accordingly. Another reason to go after Greg Roman for HC imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan The Awesome 7,617 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Only if used as a part of the offense not as the base like we did in the beginning of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopCat 271 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Yeah the issue was the fact that they were using it as the base offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jayflip 5,359 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 And only use it when it would make sense to use it! Not on 2nd and 19 after Cam took a killer sack. I'm still mad that Chud dialed that one up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwright350 601 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 I don't think this is such a controversial opinion. The only reason we scream "rip the fuging read option section out of the playbook" is our coaching staff are morons. Used sparingly and intelligently it can be a three or four time a game middle finger to the opposing defense. Used as the base set for the entire fuging offense it can be a not so subtle middle finger to our developing QB...and our RBs who are given the ball 5 yards deep while not fuging moving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Match.com 470 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Chud made a foul using it on every play! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Match.com 470 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 By the way we don't use the draw play anymore! Not with cam but the rb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarheels23 857 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 I just feel like our read option is so vanilla compared to the Redskins Read option. I also think Chud should've fully dived into running it out of the pistol formation like the Skins. Especially with our backs, and it provides great protect, when u run the fake out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teeray 16,638 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 The read option isn't the problem. The reason it hasn't been as effective is because out O-line run can't block and our OC doesn't run it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
