Originally posted by dj43:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
...we ain't built to throw our way back into games
Let's talk about that:
I don't accept that as a fact. Last night the TV crew showed 4 different 49ers that were tops in different areas of receiving, including Purdy having a huge lead in yardage per attempt. That being the case, why can't we throw our way back into games?
To me, the only reason we MIGHT not be able to throw our way back into games is that the OL can't PP once the opponent begins to throw in stunts and blitzes the OL can't stop.
to me, I hear announcers talk about it a lot. Aikman and Olson, both have just said it, among others. We have run blocking up front, and even out wide. JJ is an elite blocking WR. Most teams don't even employ blocking WRs. Not really a thing in today's game. As is the full back for much of the NFL.
We rank 32nd dead last in pass attempts. So yes, on a per play metric, we are highly pass efficient. That comes with our run threat, as well as high execution in our typical pass O.
In a typical comeback scenario, it's no huddle, hurry up pass O. Spread em out and take what they are giving. TB12 did this to us in 2012 (tho we won the game), and would later do it to ATL. BTW, you don't need to be TB12, a backup Frank Reich also did it, but that was on a team built to pass (pass catchers, pass pro, even a no huddle offense as their base).
We want to out physical teams on O. You can't really do that in a hurry up capacity. Deebo is often breathing heavy, and for good reason with the contact he absorbs, but that's heavy breathing with a full play clock. Imagine that style in a no huddle context. Just not our bag.
My 2 cents as usual, it's an interesting topic. I think BP can do it, just with some moves, give him more pass pro, and a real slot WR, a Renfrow, Edelman, Lockett type. Look at Zay Flowers, you want short area quickness in the slot.
[ Edited by 49erFaithful6 on Dec 26, 2023 at 2:05 PM ]
