Passing league? Top NFL teams utilize power-running schemes

[dead_poet]

Interesting read and how it may apply to Turner's offense going forward.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap200000 ... ng-schemes

[frosted]

Looking at total rushing attempts, as he did can sometimes be a bit of a logical fallacy, however, since teams that are ahead tend to run the ball, to eat clock. Better teams are usually going to have more rushing attempts for this reason, plus better teams run more TOTAL plays, since their defense tends to get off the field quicker. I mean, the Broncos had the 11th most rushing attempts in the NFL last season.

All that said, I am a firm believer in the concept that running the ball and playing strong defense (thus, minimizing turnovers offensively, maximizing them defensively), is the way to win football games. That and a few big plays down field each game, which Norv clearly enjoys.

I agree with what Brooks is saying, just not a big believer in the initial argument he used to back it up. I did really enjoy his All-22 analysis. I am pretty sure I am subscribing to the NFL game rewind package next year. It would be nice to get film on every game.

[Mothman]

Interesting read and how it may apply to Turner's offense going forward.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap200000 ... ng-schemes

Thanks for the link. That was a great read! Brooks illustrated many of the principles the Vikings have been using in their offense the last few years and explains why they can be so effective. That article should be considered essential reading for anyone who thinks tight or jumbo formations are something to complain about. As we saw when AD rushed for 2000+ yards in 2012, they can be tremendously effective.

[Reignman]

Looking at total rushing attempts, as he did can sometimes be a bit of a logical fallacy, however, since teams that are ahead tend to run the ball, to eat clock. Better teams are usually going to have more rushing attempts for this reason, plus better teams run more TOTAL plays, since their defense tends to get off the field quicker. I mean, the Broncos had the 11th most rushing attempts in the NFL last season.

Nailed it! I get annoyed with people who simply look at rushing totals and assume teams that run the ball more win. I hear it every Sunday by nearly every talking head on TV. "look at such and such team, when they run the ball 30+ times a game they win, and when they don't they lose, it's simple to me, you just gotta run the ball more". No no no, it doesn't work that way, they run the ball more because they're already winning.

And when you're trailing late it makes sense to pass on nearly every down. Wow, why were the Lions last 20 plays of the game all passes? Oh I don't know, maybe because they were behind by 2 scores? Well don't they know if they run the ball more they have a better chance of winning? Derp-d-derp.