I've wondered the same thing, though you don't want his presence or lack thereof to tip plays either. You would start him since our opening drive is probably scripted and then mix things up based on what we see (maybe we already do that?).
You also have to be careful about weighting 3rd down more heavily. Moving the chains on 1st and 2nd …
I've wondered the same thing, though you don't want his presence or lack thereof to tip plays either. You would start him since our opening drive is probably scripted and then mix things up based on what we see (maybe we already do that?).
You also have to be careful about weighting 3rd down more heavily. Moving the chains on 1st and 2nd is better for a drive. Unfortunately, there's no easy way to scheme around having a middling passing game.
Good points. I also like the idea of using Ott on the first series (to see if you can get a big play before they are settled in)...but running him into a wall for Q1 is just a bad game plan.
I could also see mixing him in on different downs, not just third, but I was thinking along the lines of a guy like Ronnie Harmon (old Chargers guy) who they would bring in as a RB/wide out on 3rd downs, and had a lot of success with that formula.
Ott is THE guy you want out in space so that makes sense. Our screen game has been underwhelming but I still wouldn't want to be a LB who has to catch him.
Which back is the best blocker? Would be cool to see some multiple tail back sets. Remember how Oregon and Nevada used pistol concepts with two RBs and a ton of deception? Something like that would be cool especially with Sam as QB.
Also maybe wheel routes? It strikes me that our O’s main weakness is lack of a downfield passing threat and we have one of the fastest guys in the country just sitting there. Counterpoint is I guess wheel routes require good pass protection, so maybe use him slot too?
I've wondered the same thing, though you don't want his presence or lack thereof to tip plays either. You would start him since our opening drive is probably scripted and then mix things up based on what we see (maybe we already do that?).
You also have to be careful about weighting 3rd down more heavily. Moving the chains on 1st and 2nd is better for a drive. Unfortunately, there's no easy way to scheme around having a middling passing game.
Good points. I also like the idea of using Ott on the first series (to see if you can get a big play before they are settled in)...but running him into a wall for Q1 is just a bad game plan.
I could also see mixing him in on different downs, not just third, but I was thinking along the lines of a guy like Ronnie Harmon (old Chargers guy) who they would bring in as a RB/wide out on 3rd downs, and had a lot of success with that formula.
Ott is THE guy you want out in space so that makes sense. Our screen game has been underwhelming but I still wouldn't want to be a LB who has to catch him.
Have Ifanse and Ott together in the game at same time. Ott in motion or spread him wide. Replace one of the WRs.
Which back is the best blocker? Would be cool to see some multiple tail back sets. Remember how Oregon and Nevada used pistol concepts with two RBs and a ton of deception? Something like that would be cool especially with Sam as QB.
I don't know who is a good blocker. I would think Ifanse due to size
Also maybe wheel routes? It strikes me that our O’s main weakness is lack of a downfield passing threat and we have one of the fastest guys in the country just sitting there. Counterpoint is I guess wheel routes require good pass protection, so maybe use him slot too?