No “Tendencies” = Good Red Zone Offense
November 27th, 2024
Guess who has the best red zone offense in the NFC when it comes to scoring touchdowns?
That’s right, it’s the Falcons the Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay converts red zone visits into touchdowns at a 69.77 percent rate, a notch better than Detroit.
In a fun moment today at One Buc Palace, Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen said he has no idea what the Bucs’ stats are in the red zone. But Coen did say it’s crucial for a red zone offense to keep defenses guessing.
“Stay out of the predictiblity of the game,” he lectured.
Coen noted that means personnel, plays, formations — everything.
Before Sunday’s blowout win against the Giants, the Bucs ranked third in the NFL in points per red zone visit. Joe doesn’t have the new data, but the Bucs certainly remain in that elite range.
Hopefully, Coen can stay creative in the money zone but not get too cute, like calling on Sean Tucker when better options are available.
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November 27th, 2024 at 11:12 am
It’s huge that we have a great run game and run blocking O-line for the red zone efficiency.
When we had no run game in the past, we typically would lose yardage a lot on rushing plays in the red zone and be forced into 2nd / 3rd and long passing situations to try and score.
November 27th, 2024 at 11:46 am
This and an effective run game behind a top 5 OL are the main reasons why lesser opponents coming up shouldn’t stand a chance. Panthers are gonna play hard but they shouldn’t have the horses out there to keep it close unless the Bucs let themselves down with poor playcalling and sloppy execution.
I am sure people will say, I bet KC thought the same thing… I will counter with, Chiefs prolly didn’t care a whole lot about that Panthers game and the champs usually get your best punch. Also, KC offense is not as good as ours currently is.
November 27th, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Vs. New York
4 different Bucs Rushed for TD’s
11 different players caught passes
Got to be some kind of a record, right ?
The 11 diff receiver’s is what I’m most excited about. Been worrying a little about Baker getting chemistry with some of the newer guys – step in the right direction!
November 27th, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Geez, I’m surprised “this Joe” didn’t include his belief that next year Coen will be a head coach somewhere in the NFL or college ranks. That’s probably because the person making this post is not “this Joe.”
That said, I love Coens’ approach to the offense. Keep em guessing! How refreshing.
November 27th, 2024 at 2:12 pm
When your rookie center can hook, and wheel the nose tackle running for a TD just became easier.