No “Dead” Receivers In Sullivan’s Offense
August 7th, 2012
We’ve already learned the Bucs will incorporate elements of the Run-and-Shoot into their new offense.
And now we find out that Mike Sullivan will give his receiving corps plenty of options and opportunities for dynamic plays.
Speaking on SiriusXM NFL Radio yesterday, Dallas Clark talked about how this receivers-friendly system is a complete change from what he operated under in Indianapolis.
“Coach Schiano, I respect what he brings to the NFL. I think it’s something that doesn’t really exist right now. He’s the type of guy that brings in a lot of fresh ideas. I wanted to be a part of that,” Clark said.
“A lot of different options on different routes [in the Bucs’ offense]. It favors the receivers. You’re not just covered. Certain coverages you do this. certain coverages you do that. It’s exciting to know you’re not just running this route and I’m covered; I’m a dead player. … You can adjust your routes. There are a lot of options. …It’s a fun offense. I’m really enjoying it. I didn’t think I would enjoy anything other than [the Peyton Manning] type of offense.”
Clark also went on to joke about how he’ll miss how the Colts’ constant no-huddle under Peyton Manning and how it struck visible fear in the eyes of defenders. “Huddling, I didn’t know people did that.”
Joe’s just anxious to see the Bucs play Friday in Miami. Who knows what this thing is going to look like?
To add more mystery, Carl Nicks, also via NFL Radio, said the Bucs will be running on first, second and third down, and then went on to say “”I think our receiving game is going to shock a lot of people.”
The Bucs have the talent on offense to legimately be unpredictable and dangerous on every play. Hopefully, Sullivan has what it takes to turn that into a top-1o offense. For Joe, that’s one of the great mysteries of the 2012 season.
August 7th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Only three days away can’t wait
August 7th, 2012 at 11:52 am
can’t get enough information about what our asst coaches are thinking as far as game planning is concerned, JBF…keep the info flowing and Happy Birthday
August 7th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Welcome to the Giants offense. It’s a highly complicated read and react style of offense, where the receivers are expected to read what the defense is doing, then make the adjustments necessary to find an opening. The QB is required to read the defense and know what adjustments each receiver will make.
Other offenses for example train receivers to go exactly 8 yards or 14 yds on their routes and its all about timing – and the defensive coverage doesn’t affect the routes.
Eli Manning watches 20 hr of game film a week. Freeman will have to do the same. This offensive scheme is brutal on QBs.
The other thing the Giants expect of their receivers is to fight for the ball. The receivers are not passive expecting the ball to hit them with no one around. They need less of a window to make a catch as the ball is thrown where they can make the play despite defenders nearby.