You're Hired!

[callahan09]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1291222878' post='556216']
Your dreams have come true! Ozzie has been listening intently to your rants here on the forums about Cam Cameron, and decided to hire you to replace him, effective immediately.

So, what do you do differently?


Here is what I would do if I were Cam: jump off a bridge.

And here's what I'd do diifferently if I were OC:



1. Put Rice and McGahee on the field at the same time.

Call me crazy, but I think that having those two in the backfield at the same time would be lethal. Two WR, a TE, and two RB...the defense has no idea if we are running or passing, and even if they knew we were running, they would have no idea who is running it. In passing situations, it would leave one or even two RB protecting the QB while everyone is running their routes.



2. More two TE sets

the idea behind this is the same as the two RBs above -- the flexibility of the formation is outstanding. We can pass just as easily as we can run out of this formation.


3. Install our version of a hybrid west coast style offense.

I mean really, this is a no brainer when you look at our personnel. Quick slants over the middle with Boldin and Housh, WR screens, curls, etc ... Our wr were born for this. Of course, there will be plenty of plays in the playbook taking advantage of Joe's ability to throw the deep ball...but the emphasis is to stress a lot more short, quick passes than we currently employ.


4. Put Boldin in the slot

dude is a slot machine, this is another no-brainer that the current regime rarely takes advantage of.


5. Use McGahee almost exclusively to run the ball in the first half.


The idea is to wear down the defense with McGahee's more physical style of running, so that a fresh Rice can come in against a tiring defense in the second half. It is also to preserve both RB's by reducing their workloads over the course of the season.

6. Run an empty backfield a couple times each half.

We have Boldin/Mason/TJ/Stallworth. You cant double them all. Leave Heap on the line for extra protection.


7. Most important of all: give Flacco his balls back.


If he doesn't like a play I called, I'll give him the freedom to audible out of it. If we get a lead, I'll trust Flacco to make a few short completions; not just run run run punt.



Pretty basic stuff. It's not that difficult Cam, no matter how much you try to make it be so.
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I like 6 and 7. These are the two things I am almost upset that I don't see. Flacco deserves to make some plays when we have the lead. He gets us the lead, then we take the reigns away from him? If we can trust him to get us the lead, and he usually pulls through on that, why the hell can't he be trusted to keep it?

As far as the empty backfield goes, I'd like to see it a couple of times a game. I think it has a chance to work. You're right, all 4 of those guys can't be covered sufficiently. Someone's going to get open, it's just a matter of whether or not the line can protect Flacco long enough to let it happen.

[flynismo]

[quote name='callahan09' timestamp='1291251105' post='556714']
I like 6 and 7. These are the two things I am almost upset that I don't see. Flacco deserves to make some plays when we have the lead. He gets us the lead, then we take the reigns away from him? If we can trust him to get us the lead, and he usually pulls through on that, why the hell can't he be trusted to keep it?

As far as the empty backfield goes, I'd like to see it a couple of times a game. I think it has a chance to work. You're right, all 4 of those guys can't be covered sufficiently. Someone's going to get open, it's just a matter of whether or not the line can protect Flacco long enough to let it happen.
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I like #6 too, because it is the offensive equivalent of an overload blitz. We all know what is coming, it's just a matter of who is faster.

Bltravens made the point that Flacco doesn't read his progressions as fast as guys like Manning / Brady (sorry Bltravens, I'll respond to your post soon -- I'm busy trolling for a forum adversary right now to get in the voting for the Seasonal Awards), however with six men in pass protection, and four talented WRs, I think the odds lean in our favor more often than not.

[admartian]

It's not Cam I would be replacing...*cough* defense...

[ravensdfan]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1291247593' post='556634']
My son loves you! Well, your avatar, lol ... he is pointing at Sonic and just going crazy; thanks, I know what to add to the Xmas list this year!!
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Glad I could help! I know sometimes those Christmas lists can boggle the mind!

[1/28/01]

[quote name='admartian' timestamp='1291251637' post='556726']
It's not Cam I would be replacing...*cough* defense...
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Not this again.......Fly, here is your adversary

[ravensdfan]

[quote name='steeldude' timestamp='1291247854' post='556636']
Well if I replaced Cam my first move would be to get Bulger ready to start. His quick release and mid range vision is ideal for the receiving corps you guys have. I remember him in pre-season and when he was with the Rams-how he was able to get the ball out so quickly and on target and to spread it around the field.. He is a pro bowl quarterback-something I don't see in Flaccos future. I think one of your offenses biggest problems is that your current QB holds the ball too long. Not at all an issue with Bulger. Plus he is more mobile than Flacco!
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Thanks steeldude! For confirming that Flacco is the man for this team! Any time a Steeler fan says for us to "replace" someone, yeah, well ...I think Batch should be your #1 QB too!!! LOL

[steeldude]

[quote name='ravensdfan' timestamp='1291251972' post='556735']
Thanks steeldude! For confirming that Flacco is the man for this team! Any time a Steeler fan says for us to "replace" someone, yeah, well ...I think Batch should be your #1 QB too!!! LOL
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Oh lordy not Batch! I would rather put Barney Rubble out there!

[kash96ravenstotalfan]

If I replaced Cam I would immediately start the "no-huddle" offense that Joe seems to be very comfortable in. I would also allow Joe to audible out of plays based on what he sees on the field. McGahee and Rice on the field at the same time would certainly get the attention of the opponents defense. Definitely bring Stallworth into more plays, if nothing else but to spread the defense, he needs to be accounted for. Lastly, I would put 3 WR's and 2 TE's on the field just to mix things up

[flynismo]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1291251907' post='556734']
Not this again.......Fly, here is your adversary
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I'm on it!

[flynismo]

[quote name='admartian' timestamp='1291251637' post='556726']
It's not Cam I would be replacing...*cough* defense...
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Your mama!

[flynismo]

[quote name='ravensdfan' timestamp='1291251972' post='556735']
Thanks steeldude! For confirming that Flacco is the man for this team! Any time a Steeler fan says for us to "replace" someone, yeah, well ...I think Batch should be your #1 QB too!!! LOL
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yeah, they're a shady bunch haha

[Clutch Ravens]

Fly, your ideas are shallow and pedantic.

Not really, I just felt like winning the Feud poll in the Off-season awards.

[admartian]

Take it easy guys.

[K-Dog]

I fix cars for a living, I cant coach or be a cordinator of any sorts.

[flynismo]

[quote name='Clutch Ravens' timestamp='1291252789' post='556747']
Fly, your ideas are shallow and pedantic.

Not really, I just felt like winning the Feud poll in the Off-season awards.
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Your mama!

[Clutch Ravens]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1291254903' post='556825']
Your mama!
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No, your mama.

[flynismo]

[quote name='Clutch Ravens' timestamp='1291254975' post='556829']
No, your mama.
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Sweet, we're feuding! Now say something stupid, so that I can humiliate you. I want to be the "cool guy" in the feud lol

[rlh445]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1291251075' post='556712']
I can always depend on you for support, lol
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I [s]don't[/s] always have your back duders!

[Malkavian Raven]

[font="Century Gothic"]The only thing I would add to this list is when we fail to convert on 3rd & Short; send Nakamura in there, let him take a direct snap on the fake punt.[/font]

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[font="Century Gothic"]It worked wonders earlier this year.[/font]
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[/font][font="Century Gothic"]~ Malkavian Raven[/font]

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='steeldude' timestamp='1291248063' post='556640']
Plus his 84.4 QB rating is better than Flacco!
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Flacco has a career QB rating of [b]87.2[/b].

You can't even troll properly!

[1/28/01]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1291255677' post='556862']
Flacco has a career QB rating of [b]87.2[/b].

You can't even troll properly!
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Hahahaha

[MagicianCamille]

No huddle offense. I'm serious.

[RoflDogs]

Give Flacco the reins and let him call the plays.. Throw out in the trash the crappy plays from the playbook (like a 4 curl routes in shotgun or some sort)

Watch over him and give him little tips here and there

[wayne]

[quote name='hammer' timestamp='1291244671' post='556592']
Ive asked that on numerous posts. But Ok. I dont want to get sidetracked because now we are getting somewhere.

"Cam" has the best numbers in ravens history. [B] So what numbers are you referring to that prove Cam is an underacheiver[/B] ? The offensive numbers are on the rise for this season. Remember, you quoted Flaccos last 8 games as high stats? Well Cam gets credit for that too. To not give him credit for what HIS system produces is biased. But I think we do agree that Cams record is the best in Ravens history. I am confortable with that.
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I agree, I would fire Mattison before Cam. Look at the O the Bengals have and look at what their doing now. Big names that got it done in the past don't necessarily equate to having a great offensive .

Now, if I was Mattison I would atleast show blitz more......just letting the O-line and the QB seeing only 4 rushing takes away the " Confusion element " which is a main factor. QB might leave a few in to block or O-line might make the wrong adjustments and just simply blow an assignment which could lead to a free rusher at the QB.

[flynismo]

[quote name='wayne' timestamp='1291282711' post='557225']Look at the O the Bengals have and look at what their doing now. Big names that got it done in the past don't necessarily equate to having a great offensive [/quote]

It doesn't matter how you slice it up. This offense ranks lower than it did last season, despite having more talent. Since we know talent isn't the problem (unlike the defense), then that leaves Cam.

[wayne]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1291286467' post='557232']
It doesn't matter how you slice it up. This offense ranks lower than it did last season, despite having more talent. Since we know talent isn't the problem (unlike the defense), then that leaves Cam.
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Not necessarily . We have faced more stiffer D's than last year and many have noted with the switching of our O-line ( Gaither , Yanda, Chester )which isn't playing better than it did last year has alot to do with it.

[Clutch Ravens]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1291255296' post='556851']
Sweet, we're feuding! Now say something stupid, so that I can humiliate you. I want to be the "cool guy" in the feud lol
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But, if you're the one that says something stupid, it makes it all the more believable.

[codizzle]

[quote name='wayne' timestamp='1291310269' post='557381']
Not necessarily .d with the switching of our O-line ( Gaither , Yanda, Chester )which isn't playing better than it did last year has alot to do with it.
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Yea i think that's the main reason our offensI've numbers have dipped a little... It just always seems like something is missing this year at times and i believe it is that powering oline...
Still waiting for the game where our line and backs are just dominating like last year... Don't get me wrong rice is still getting his yards and all that good stuff

[Militant X 1]

great thread Fly!

but i have already been hired i guess...

cause....i do all of this you mentioned with the Ravens in madden11! LOL! i run both the Ravens Obook and the West Coast playbook at times and i be killing cats with the quick slants. my 2 back system is fierce and every now and then i run some of the 2TE sets you mentioned. Stallworth is a pure burner on the game clocking a 94 speed. he absolutely shreds defense on slants, drags and fade routes. Boldin, Mason and Housh catch everything thrown their way. Heap = Beast! nothing more to say there. Ray Rice and McGahee in the backfield at the same time....hellacious combo!

i don't know why Cam doesn't open up the playbook and become more creative by running this but, if he came to my house i would gladly pop in madden11 and give him a few pointers on how to maximize the Ravens talented roster in real-life. LOL!

[Bltravens]

[quote name='wayne' timestamp='1291282711' post='557225']
I agree, I would fire Mattison before Cam. Look at the O the Bengals have and look at what their doing now. Big names that got it done in the past don't necessarily equate to having a great offensive .

Now, if I was Mattison I would atleast show blitz more......just letting the O-line and the QB seeing only 4 rushing takes away the " Confusion element " which is a main factor. QB might leave a few in to block or O-line might make the wrong adjustments and just simply blow an assignment which could lead to a free rusher at the QB.
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Mattison does that alot on 3rd downs, with 7 guys at the LOS and then 2 or 3 dropping off in either zone or man. He also creatively got JJ free on a blitz that was only a 4 man rush that allowed Lewis' pick 6.