I was pretty disappointed the KOC`s game calling. Of course Kyler was far from great but it just seemed KOC was not adjusting
1. Run up the middle into the waiting arms of Vita Vea. Let`s face it, a Fries x Vea match up favors TB.. Why use that as your attack point? They actually did ok with tosses to the edge... Why not do what works???
2. The swing passes to Aaron Jones worked well. Why not focus on that (as they were working) at least until TB then focuses on stopping that.. We just did the same crap over and over and guys were not getting open (Kyler had time on a lot of the plays.
3. Kyler is mobile.. While it is good that most of the plays are from the pocket, rollouts and bootlegs would have given TB something to worry about. Mix it up.
KOC was serving plain vanilla over and over again and it was not working. Mix it up.
The one area where I would give Kyler credit for was he did not throw passes where you wonder why he threw it right at the DB. He took care of the ball (yeah, there was the interception but that was freak play with a very, very unlucky bounce
I don’t have a subscription to somewhere that will show the All 22, but I might have to look into one. On top of running up the gut right into the strength of the Bucs D way too many times, it just felt like there was never an option for Murray to check down to. Maybe that’s a struggling interior OL that caused them to keep the RB in to block or guys just not getting open, or the tv camera just not showing all of the field, but it just felt like they made everything so difficult. Roll the guy out and give him a high/low with an option to run it for five yards. Get the RB out for a swing pass before the 4th quarter. If they are 5-0 going into the bye and the defense still looks like a monster and the offense still looks like this, it’ll be interesting to see what Teasley does, if anything.
In mild fairness, league-wide we've seen some stark fluctuations through three weeks, and Vea et al certainly came to play. Plus, losing a $35 MM WR *should* have a negative impact--both from a lack of his own production, and the openings he creates for everyone else. Still, those are smaller points and overall that was nowhere close to where the offence needs to be.
However, it was one game. Murray is unequivocally not responsible for the previous streak of subpar offensive performances. Hell, those abominations are the very reason that Murray is here now. So, it behooves everyone to be patient. We shouldn't expect Murray's first full game, and without JJ no less, to be his best.
If things haven't improved by the MNF game, by all means, hammer the panic button, but it's premature to do so now.
Can Bredeson play tight end ? We need a blocker playing tight end with Oliver out. W2 and W3 need to step up if Jefferson is out. Price may be a better option at W3.
I was also impressed that Kyler didn't turn the ball over, especially considering the struggle to find open receivers. There has been so much focus these last few years on the QB and O-Line, that I feel like we don't have a good handle on how the receivers are doing (outside of Jets). We know Addison has good hands and is speedy, but is he running the correct routes? Is he reliably able to get open when Justin isn't on the field? What about the TEs? I'm not ignoring the play calling or other positions, but would love additional insight on the receiving corp. I imagine it's quite difficult for them with our revolving door of QBs who each have a different style, etc.
I was pretty disappointed the KOC`s game calling. Of course Kyler was far from great but it just seemed KOC was not adjusting
1. Run up the middle into the waiting arms of Vita Vea. Let`s face it, a Fries x Vea match up favors TB.. Why use that as your attack point? They actually did ok with tosses to the edge... Why not do what works???
2. The swing passes to Aaron Jones worked well. Why not focus on that (as they were working) at least until TB then focuses on stopping that.. We just did the same crap over and over and guys were not getting open (Kyler had time on a lot of the plays.
3. Kyler is mobile.. While it is good that most of the plays are from the pocket, rollouts and bootlegs would have given TB something to worry about. Mix it up.
KOC was serving plain vanilla over and over again and it was not working. Mix it up.
The one area where I would give Kyler credit for was he did not throw passes where you wonder why he threw it right at the DB. He took care of the ball (yeah, there was the interception but that was freak play with a very, very unlucky bounce
I don’t have a subscription to somewhere that will show the All 22, but I might have to look into one. On top of running up the gut right into the strength of the Bucs D way too many times, it just felt like there was never an option for Murray to check down to. Maybe that’s a struggling interior OL that caused them to keep the RB in to block or guys just not getting open, or the tv camera just not showing all of the field, but it just felt like they made everything so difficult. Roll the guy out and give him a high/low with an option to run it for five yards. Get the RB out for a swing pass before the 4th quarter. If they are 5-0 going into the bye and the defense still looks like a monster and the offense still looks like this, it’ll be interesting to see what Teasley does, if anything.
In mild fairness, league-wide we've seen some stark fluctuations through three weeks, and Vea et al certainly came to play. Plus, losing a $35 MM WR *should* have a negative impact--both from a lack of his own production, and the openings he creates for everyone else. Still, those are smaller points and overall that was nowhere close to where the offence needs to be.
However, it was one game. Murray is unequivocally not responsible for the previous streak of subpar offensive performances. Hell, those abominations are the very reason that Murray is here now. So, it behooves everyone to be patient. We shouldn't expect Murray's first full game, and without JJ no less, to be his best.
If things haven't improved by the MNF game, by all means, hammer the panic button, but it's premature to do so now.
Holy McCarthy trade Batman! Eagerly awaiting your update!
Can Bredeson play tight end ? We need a blocker playing tight end with Oliver out. W2 and W3 need to step up if Jefferson is out. Price may be a better option at W3.
I was also impressed that Kyler didn't turn the ball over, especially considering the struggle to find open receivers. There has been so much focus these last few years on the QB and O-Line, that I feel like we don't have a good handle on how the receivers are doing (outside of Jets). We know Addison has good hands and is speedy, but is he running the correct routes? Is he reliably able to get open when Justin isn't on the field? What about the TEs? I'm not ignoring the play calling or other positions, but would love additional insight on the receiving corp. I imagine it's quite difficult for them with our revolving door of QBs who each have a different style, etc.