It started out of the I-Formation as a pass-look, run – what’s called a draw play. But it’s notable in that none of the players in blue was able at all to get free of the offensive line people – they were blocked.
Part of this is borne of design – the Panthers don’t play an exotic defense that puts a line person in position for quick, un-interrupted penetration. The other part of the problem is coaching: the Panthers have to practice keeping their pads LOW. Even if it means getting into a four-point stance to do so. That’s most of the game right there.
On Offense, same problem in reverse. Plus, add this: the Panthers don’t have 10 3-step-drop plays for Cam Newton to run, and are too obsessed with the whole running quarterback deal. In fact, I’m starting to think the entire approach is producing a really lazy set of coaches – teach the fellow the art of the passing game, and forget this option running crap. Its going to get a really talented guy killed. Cam Newton doesn’t deserve that.
On the other side of the ball, congrats to New York Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin for putting on a clinic on football basics. Well done.
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