We need a new offensive coordinator

[izvoodoo]

I'm waiting to see how many people rally behind him when he's fired.  It'll be hilarious to see all the people currently bemoaning the ZBS clamoring for the guy who, for at least the past two seasons, is a full on zone run guy.

to be fair, Kubiak has OCed some of the great ZB lines in the last 5 years.  Those houston teams did some really good stuff up front.

[redravenfan]

if the run game is not working why a new offensive coordinator. don't you fire the run game coach/coordinator? Caldwell did just fine . watch the last bengals game last year not sure what week  we ran it fine with the same personnel we have now gino included . I think we are looking at the wrong coach .

[T3hRaven]

to be fair, Kubiak has OCed some of the great ZB lines in the last 5 years.  Those houston teams did some really good stuff up front.

 

No argument here, but he's also orchestrated some highly effective passing attacks.  Andre Johnson obviously helps with that, but Schaub's numbers have been quite good under him.  He has a 64.3% completion percentage with the vast majority coming under Kubiak, and he topped 4000 yards in 3 seasons.  It might have happened more if he didn't have so many injury issues, at least early on.  I think Kubiak knows how to utilize the talent he has.

 

I'm still hoping Caldwell pulls through, I like the guy and I'm not rooting against him.

[gabefergy]

Eisenberg says we ran on first down 16/27 times. I bet those last 11 were all in the second half.

Probably. When we were down two scores. I dont get how that kind of predictability is acceptable.

[K-Dog]

No we don't

[PerpetuallyBored74]

The common denominator in our offensive coaching and play calling always being middling to incompetent these past 3 years is Harbaugh. You just have to wonder...

[T3hRaven]

The common denominator in our offensive coaching and play calling always being middling to incompetent these past 3 years is Harbaugh. You just have to wonder...

 

I speculated in the game thread that he might be Captain Conservative now that Cam is gone.

[AsianRice]

A change mid season was great for us last year, maybe we should make this a trend.  

 

I've been really disappointed with Caldwell this year.  Grant it, he has been limited by poor O-line play, injured weapons, and Ray Rice.  But you have to be creative in today's NFL.  Predictable offenses struggle nowadays.

I'll bet Harbs is saving up for the big change.....

[PerpetuallyBored74]

I speculated in the game thread that he might be Captain Conservative now that Cam is gone.

 

His father Jack was an assistant coach at Michigan under Bo Schembechler.

Just like Cam.

 

Maybe John just can't shake entirely free from his family coaching roots.

[SecretAgentMan]

No we don't

GOD BLESS Thank you lol

[Grapple Raven]

Be careful what you ask for, lol.  I think you will get a new offensive coordinator next year...and his name will be Juan Castillo.

 

Think about it... a run game coordinator???  What other team in the NFL has that position?  Caldwell was interviewed for a HC job last offseason and attended a conference this year for those to be groomed for HC positions,Caldwell didn't deny that he was interested in becoming a HC when asked by reporters either earlier this season.  ( I like Caldwell as our OC, but something seems to be amiss here...this is not like Caldwell's playcalling from last season which makes me wonder)   Is is possible that Castillo is being auditioned as Offensive Coordinator this season?

 

This is the only thing that makes sense to me...same QB, primarily same O-line with pro-bowlers(with the exception of Gino, and there are other options there to try), same RB's, I said it before and I'll say it again, these guys just didn't forget how to play football.  Enter the one major denominator here... Castillo.  The issues with the O-line schemes and the run game seem to be illusive to Harbs which makes me wonder if he is protecting Castillo for that upcoming position.

I don't know call me crazy, lol, but when the run game isn't working, I blame the "run game coordinator".  *cough, cough offensive coordinator.

[GrimCoconut]

Be careful what you ask for, lol. I think you will get a new offensive coordinator next year...and his name will be Juan Castillo.

Think about it... a run game coordinator??? What other team in the NFL has that position? Caldwell was interviewed for a HC job last offseason and attended a conference this year for those to be groomed for HC positions, Caldwell didn't deny that he was interested in becoming a HC when asked by reporters either earlier this season. ( I like Caldwell but something seems to be amiss here...this is not like Caldwell's playcalling from last season which makes me wonder) Is is possible that Castillo is being auditioned as Offensive Coordinator this season?

This is the only thing that makes sense to me...same QB, primarily same O-line with pro-bowlers(with the exception of Gino, and there are other options there to try), same RB's, I said it before and I'll say it again, these guys just didn't forget how to play football. Enter the one major denominator here... Castillo. The issues with the O-line schemes and the run game seem to be illusive to Harbs which makes me wonder if he is protecting Castillo for that upcoming position.
I don't know call me crazy, lol, but when the run game isn't working, I blame the "run game coordinator". *cough, cough offensive coordinator.

 

If this is Castillo then I just won't watch football next year if he's the OC. This is beyond frustrating.

[PolishRifle]

I've got to admit, I was very sceptic about Caldwell with his lack of experience in calling offensive plays and his Indy team seemingly being on autopilot with Manning QBing it. I wanted us to get Norv Turner, who had success as an OC before.

The playoff run that we had proved me wrong, or so I thought. I really hope we can bounce back from this and atleast look like we have a clue of what we're doing on offense. The Steelers D will be a tough nut to crack.

[Gordo52]

There's zero creativity in our play book. I don't like it. Expectations were huge, and so far it's been beyond disappointing.

Ignorant fans will blame Joe and his contract for lack of weapons.

[The Raven]

I'm not ready to put blame on Caldwell. If/when the line improves, and the play calling doesn't improve, then we have a problem. He's not getting support from the line.

[callahan09]

Eisenberg says we ran on first down 16/27 times. I bet those last 11 were all in the second half.

7 pass, 7 rush in the 2nd half on first down.

4 pass, 9 rush in the 1st half on first down.

 

What do you know... when we're balanced in our first down play calling... we perform better!  Perhaps because we're not as predictable?  Nah, that couldn't be it...

[TDubbs]

Play calling has been questionable, but the execution has been poor for the most part. The one thing I don't like about Caldwell is that he sits in the booth. I prefer a OC to be on the sideline, interacting w/ players and having some give and take. I think it's more beneficial for the OC to be on the field having discussion w/ the players and not being as removed. 

[GrimCoconut]

I think the issue is we're trying to use the run to setup the pass. It's not working. I think the problem is Rice isn't effective, nor Leach. Teams are keying in on stopping our run game and it's working. We need to be less predictable with the calls. That's on whoever calls the plays, whether it's Joe, Jim, Juan, or John.

[ratedr]

Joe needs to call the plays. You think Harbaugh would've had the balls to call a pass on 3rd and 1 in the Super Bowl? Based on Flacco's comments in the presser he's also tired of all the runs on first down.

[callahan09]

Joe needs to call the plays. You think Harbaugh would've had the balls to call a pass on 3rd and 1 in the Super Bowl? Based on Flacco's comments in the presser he's also tired of all the runs on first down.

I agree.  Caldwell is not a good play caller.

[MSTARLING24]

Defense played they game yesterday. What happen to the offense? No run game,no passing game,no blocking. The offense didnt show up!! The cincinnati bengals lead our division!! Com on man;;;

[Brandon22]

Lets get rid of the playbook and bring in Scott Frost from oregon and tell him to bring their whole playbook so our offense can maybe turn it around and put up success like oregon is doing

[jazz1988]

I think the issue is we're trying to use the run to setup the pass. It's not working. I think the problem is Rice isn't effective, nor Leach. Teams are keying in on stopping our run game and it's working. We need to be less predictable with the calls. That's on whoever calls the plays, whether it's Joe, Jim, Juan, or John.

Leach is doing  his job its just that run plays are so predictable to the point defenses already know whats coming which results in  non effective rice or pierce

[GrimCoconut]

Lets get rid of the playbook and bring in Scott Frost from oregon and tell him to bring their whole playbook so our offense can maybe turn it around and put up success like oregon is doing

I doubt he'll leave the program when his team is ranked #2. He'd wait until the off-season and get offered a head coaching job.

[GrimCoconut]

Leach is doing his job its just that run plays are so predictable to the point defenses already know whats coming which results in non effective rice or pierce

I don't want to hear that. Leach has been a huge disappointment compared to before. He's lost a step or something but he's not playing well. He's a reason we didn't get that goal line TD because he didn't finish his man.

[flynismo]

I think the issue is we're trying to use the run to setup the pass. It's not working. I think the problem is Rice isn't effective, nor Leach. Teams are keying in on stopping our run game and it's working. We need to be less predictable with the calls. That's on whoever calls the plays, whether it's Joe, Jim, Juan, or John.

Lol, I thought you were just throwing out random "J" names...

[Jalxsu]

Seems way too early to call for Caldwell's head.

But if we are going to play that game, I'd love to see Art Briles be given a chance in the NFL.

[GrimCoconut]

Lol, I thought you were just throwing out random "J" names...

It's funny when you consider Jerry is our ST coach. Jerry, John, Juan, Jim, and Joe the QB. Lol.

[Ravens1991]

Did Flacco start calling plays at any point during yesterdays game? I saw someone say he did in the 4th when we started looking like a respectable offense but I didnt see anything from a reliable source

[Brandon22]

I hope John Harbaugh interviews Scott Frost the OC for Oregon during the bye week