Let’s make no mistake…this season is about one thing…

[apballin]

The only thing I can think of is they want him to have as many throwing reps as possible and quickly to speed up his timing and feel for defense speed and reading coverages. Otherwise the offense should have gone through Taylor the first 2 games as we all expected.

This was the approach with Cam Newton and Andrew Luck when they entered the league and after 4 games it seemed things started clicking for both, only difference is those 2 had a lot more experience than AR so we’ll see how it pans out but these next couple games are going to be very pivotal in his development/ confidence and career in my opinion

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by rm1369

There is no doubt ARs development is the most important thing for this season. Wouldn’t having the ball more than 20 mins a game help? Wouldn’t having a defense get the ball back quickly help him and the offense get a rhythm? Wouldn’t having a D get some stops, get some short fields help? Do you want him learning that to win he has to play Superman? Because that’s the way this team would win right now - AR playing great. Through two games Ballard’s next year approach is actively hurting ARs developmen IMO.

For the life of me I can’t understand why some people believe Ballard will change when the QB is in place. Hopefully thinking is the only explanation, because he’s shown nothing else. What is the draw back to getting vets now? If AR fails everything starts over. So why the fuck would you not be doing everything you can right now to make it as easy on this kid as possible?

Because Ballard wants all choir boys. At some point he's gotta turn the locker room over to the vets. He's letting the entire team down by not showing a desire to win.

Get them some damn help when they need it!

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by rm1369

So Ballard and Bradley are visionaries!

Running is going up. Not hard to predict. Dline are lighter. Linebackers are safety size and safeties are small and fast. Offenses are struggling to score against two deep looks, scoring is the worst it’s been in 20 years. Offenses have to adjust and we will likely see more RPO and running game. Hell the packers installed a power running game over the usual zone blocking they do just for this game.

[Mr. Session]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

Running is going up. Not hard to predict. Dline are lighter. Linebackers are safety size and safeties are small and fast. Offenses are struggling to score against two deep looks, scoring is the worst it’s been in 20 years. Offenses have to adjust and we will likely see more RPO and running game. Hell the packers installed a power running game over the usual zone blocking they do just for this game.

I feel like I've been hearing about this for 10-15 years now and it's finally showing up.

I have to wonder if it's not tied to the fact these teams do not practice as much, but I find the arguments for why we're seeing this really fascinating and fun.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

I feel like I've been hearing about this for 10-15 years now and it's finally showing up.

I have to wonder if it's not tied to the fact these teams do not practice as much, but I find the arguments for why we're seeing this really fascinating and fun.

I believe the defensive guys are getting pissed at the paydays these offensive guys are receiving and they’re taking out their frustrations on the field

[Indystu2]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

I have to wonder if it's not tied to the fact these teams do not practice as much, but I find the arguments for why we're seeing this really fascinating and fun.

I was thinking about this too. Less actual game practice time. With less preseason games, it will likely take teams longer to get their sh*t together. The progress we used to see in week 2/3 we may not see until week 4/5 now. Yes, some teams have started out good, but overall, it seems like teams just need more time on the field, actually in games. I am not saying the Colts are going to be good this year, just that I am holding off on writing them off until I see more. It's just 0-2 right now. We are what are record says we are.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

I feel like I've been hearing about this for 10-15 years now and it's finally showing up.

I have to wonder if it's not tied to the fact these teams do not practice as much, but I find the arguments for why we're seeing this really fascinating and fun.

We were in a passing era for awhile there. But all the vets have retired. Everyone is complaining now about QB development. Brady had a big spiel on it recently talking about how kids are not developed anymore. I think the running game is going to have to come back some. League is always about adjusting to what defenses do to stop them. If they are all going light, run the ball.

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

We were in a passing era for awhile there. But all the vets have retired. Everyone is complaining now about QB development. Brady had a big spiel on it recently talking about how kids are not developed anymore. I think the running game is going to have to come back some. League is always about adjusting to what defenses do to stop them. If they are all going light, run the ball.

Roger Goodell is not about to let this continue for much longer, it is a very real safety concern. At some point we're going to have to protect these ball carriers because safety is paramount!

What do you think, by week 8 he institutes a new rule limiting total team rushes to 20 per game?

Thank God we have a guy like him that is so focused on player safety to save this game from itself.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by ChoppedWood

Roger Goodell is not about to let this continue for much longer, it is a very real safety concern. At some point we're going to have to protect these ball carriers because safety is paramount!

What do you think, by week 8 he institutes a new rule limiting total team rushes to 20 per game?

Thank God we have a guy like him that is so focused on player safety to save this game from itself.

He would do it to spare the defenders, who are lighter than the backs, but your point is still valid.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

We were in a passing era for awhile there. But all the vets have retired. Everyone is complaining now about QB development. Brady had a big spiel on it recently talking about how kids are not developed anymore. I think the running game is going to have to come back some. League is always about adjusting to what defenses do to stop them. If they are all going light, run the ball.

Titans and Ravens already tried this

Offense sells tickets, fantasy football is good for ratings, all that’s happening now is teams are treating week 1 and 2 as preseason and treating preseason like camp and camp is nothing more than a parade for fans