The idea that you HAVE to have a 50-50 split running/passing the ball is a relatively outdated way of thinking in terms of today's offensive production.
The distribution of the Steelers' run/pass tendencies isn't really the issue. If they want to run the ball <20 times, fine.
The distribution of the Steelers' run/pass tendencies isn't really the issue. If they want to run the ball <20 times, fine.
All coaches would love to be able to deploy a completely balanced attack through the air and on the ground but history and statistics have shown us time and time again that you don't HAVE to be structured like that to have success. If you can move the ball and score, you win.
The biggest issue is their ineffectiveness/inefficiency in when they DO run the ball. If you want to be a pass heavy, 10 personnel team (which why wouldn't they want to with the weapons they have at WR/TE), so be it. But when you decide to run the ball, you can't average 1.5 YPC.
That effectiveness means that when you get into those 3rd/4th & short situations or goal-to-go scenarios, you should be able to be able to run confidently to get a couple of downhill yards to move the sticks.
It also means not getting behind the sticks if you run on early downs.
It also means not getting behind the sticks if you run on early downs.
Deciding when to run & utilizing the run game to supplement your pass game is more important than straight up "establishing the run."
And oh yeah... I think the concept of "establishing the run" is bogus.
And that is coming from a former OL & OL coach and current RB coach.
And oh yeah... I think the concept of "establishing the run" is bogus.
And that is coming from a former OL & OL coach and current RB coach.
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