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Has "Shula" Redeemed Himself?

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I think a lot of his improvement is centered around Cam making better decisions.  The offensive line's improvement is a big element of that too.

I would be interested in knowing just how different this offense is than the one he installed two years ago, or if it's the same but just much better executed.

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A lot of Cam and Shula's improvement is just the Oline playing better

I think a lot of his improvement is centered around Cam making better decisions.  The offensive line's improvement is a big element of that too.

I would be interested in knowing just how different this offense is than the one he installed two years ago, or if it's the same but just much better executed.

So better execution is indeed yielding better results?

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I've been one of the biggest Shula haters and I'll admit that the play calling is much better.   Yeah, offensive line has something to do with it, and year we need to mix up our 1st down play calls a bit better, but overall, with what he has, it's been pretty decent.

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So better execution is indeed yielding better results?

Not just execution.  Shula puts together the game plan, and calls in plays for Cam, heavily influenced by the personnel that the Eagles have on the field.  At the line, Cam looks at the defensive formation and may audible to one of the other plays, depending on the coverage he sees.  Then the ball is snapped.

I think that over the last three years Shula has improved in his packages and game planning, and I also think that Cam is doing a better job in the choices he's making, and I think the line is more talented and executing better.  A great case in point is the dump-off to Stewart late in the game vs. Seattle.  If he tries to force it down the field, then the play goes nowhere, we lose, and Shula looks like an idiot for calling that play at that time.  Instead, Cam takes his safety valve option and we march.  Shula looks like he calls a brilliant game, Cam looks unbeatable, and we're all happy.

BTW, I say that I think there because there are so many factors involved.  It's entirely possible that Shula has remained constant and this is all because of Cam or better execution.  Or maybe he's gotten tons better.  It's probably a combination of factors.  I'm not as bold as Panthers55 in defending Shula, but I do have faith in him just because Rivera believed, and he's shown a willingness to shake up his staff if someone's not performing.  Obviously, Rivera has thought Shula performed well enough to stay around, so who am I to judge?

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