I agree that Dinkins/Reynolds/etc., RB1&2, and WR will see more of the production. RB3 could as well. I also don't think that we need a changeup QB. We ride Allar and get the next 2 experience in mop up time so that they are ready when their time comes. I always felt that the QB changeup sometimes takes away from their continuity and flow. Yes, it can give a new look for a defense. But I think Allar runs enough to force them to account for the QB run.
totally agree. I don't think JF will want to take meaningful snaps away from RB1&2. I did like the wildcat in short yardage and can see that happening again. What made Warren effective is his ability to pass. When he was on the field, he could go into motion and the D had to account for him running the ball, going deep, breaking off a route, screens and passing.
I can see Ross being our kick and punt returner. He's experienced, successful and mature.
Definitely PR. Not sure if they want him on KR duty as well except possibly for key returns that we are looking for a spark like they did with Barkley. I can see them saving him from the hits that a regular KR takes.
I've never been a fan of using a start for KO returns. Nothing like making a guy run a 40 yard gasser to start a drive. But the staff, first and foremost, will make sure any returner is more about protecting the ball then advancing it.
Yeah, I think it is perfect for our RB depth to stay engaged and utilize their talent while protecting the starters.
Interesting about Rojas
Grunk & Smolik would be better utilized in their skill sets (drop back QBs). Forget the designed running plays for them. They need meaningful experience running the offense and going through progressions.
I don't think we ran a lot of those plays against meaningful opponents. I think AK uses them to keep the defense off balance and use up preparation time dealing with these weird plays. That is withthe exception to Warren lining up in the wildcat, which was very successful. Do we have a "Warren" this year? IDK. I am also not talking about the key fake punt against Minny. I do think we are going to see the Vega in motion a lot this year.
Defenses are very savvy these days. Coordinators scout the personnel package and then call their defense accordingly. Anytime Beau came into the game, you can bet the D switched to a zone read defense pronto. I wasn't a huge fan of the Beau formation even if Allar was split wide because Beua never showed he could run a route (move allar back to QB and put Beau split). I think the Warren/Allar formation worked because they put Warren in a QB on short yardage. The D never knew if Allar was going play QB or if Warren was going to play QB until the ball was snapped.
So I guess Franklin has to have his running QB. If Franklin runs zone read with Allar, his chance of injury increases. Maybe it's just CJF bluster about "dual threat" Allar.
I doubt he runs much more than last year, but that he is certainly more of a threat. Threat means not only that he is willing but when he does, he'll be more effective. Both of those would make the defenses pay more attention to the QB keeping the ball and opening up more room for the RBs.