Gun vs Under Center

[Peppers90 NC]

I dont know what the stats are for Chuds offense and the percentage we ran our plays from the gun, but I dont believe there's any doubt that plays to Cam's strengths.  Shula wants to traditionalize the offense to more power run, playaction type stuff which will benefit our runningbacks... that is if the line can make lanes.  Well, so far in three games, that hasnt been the case.

 

Other than the lines inability to block decently, at least thus far, does anyone else think that taking snaps under center may be a weakness for Cam?  I don't want to think so but something is up.  We've seen more erratic throws than normal this preseason and I'm just trying to find out where the root of the problem is stemming from.

[Khaki Lackey]

He looked ok under center last year.

I'm thinking on passing downs he should line up 15 yards back and let Jansen snap it to him. Then he might have a second to throw.

Of course, with this O-line, the opposing DEs might get to Cam before the ball does or intercept the snap.

[Dash Global]

I only wanna run the ball if there is 6 people in the box. ie on 3-4 wide sets. 

 

 

[CRA]

In the shotgun, I Cam's odds to protect himself MUCH better.

Cam has been clear, his danger is in the pocket....and I agree.

OL can't open up holes therefore I think against a tough D....he needs to see plenty of shotgun

[poorboysrev]

In the shotgun, I Cam's odds to protect himself MUCH better.

Cam has been clear, his danger is in the pocket....and I agree.

OL can't open up holes therefore I think against a tough D....he needs to see plenty of shotgun

Definitely. I for one wish we would take a page from New England, Philly, and even Baltimore tonight and run more no huddle hurry up offense.  Cam's best drive tonight was during the 2 minute drill. If Lafell catches the ball I believe we score a TD. Philly's no huddle ate us alive and the Ravens first drive also. I'm not saying we do it all game like a Chip Kelly, K-Gun style offense(though I think it would be better than Foxball with this oline) but we should do it ALOT more than just after the 2 minute warning. We see how it puts pressure on our defense to stop it, why aren't we doing that to other teams? Hopefully we do come week 1.