Whats the most important aspect of this offense. Its going to be the power running game, ball control offense. They bought in a Off coor. who specialises in that just to emphasise the point. The offence play book is based primary on execution, not trickery and deception. Its not about crazy routes and risky throws. Look at the plays they attempted on third and long on the two opening drives. I think it was a Run of tackle to the right and a screen to the left. If you execute, both these plays can result in TD’s, regardless of your position. What i got out of these plays was not that the play calling was bland and un aggressive. I think they were happy with FG’s by the way. The reason they picked these plays in my oppinion was to test and practice the O-line. Thats the most important aspect of our offense in 08/09. We need a cohesive and jelled O-line that excells at the run game. What better way to do that, is try a Run on a 3rd and long? Sure its not going to always result in a TD or a big gain, but it allows the Line to practice a gametime situation in a non relevant game. Plus, if they dont get the first down, its a safe call in which your kickers can come in and practice too.

I’m not sure if I buy that about Chan, but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt–it’s the preseason. There were times last night, however, where he gave us shades of Solari. Not good.

As to Chans playcalling… I think it was a team decision to take a step back and create situations they specifically wanted to see certain players in.