A few fairly detailed links about the Xs and Os of a Kubiak offence

[ravensnick]

Regular season hasn't started yet and I expect Ray Rice to have a  great year this year. So I doubt he doesn't leave but we shall see.

If Bernard Pierce can stay healthy, I think it's his job to lose because Pierce fits very well with the scheme and Rice's suspension.

[jazz1988]

If Bernard Pierce can stay healthy, I think it's his job to lose because Pierce fits very well with the scheme and Rice's suspension.

 

 I think Rice can fit well with any scheme. We been running the zone blocking scheme since Vonta Leach became our  fullback and Rice has done fine in it.  I really  think this is season where Ray Rice surprises a whole alot of people but it's definitely  possible that Pierce can become the starter for the entire regular season.

[ravensnick]

 I think Rice can fit well with any scheme. We been running the zone blocking scheme since Vonta Leach became our  fullback and Rice has done fine in it.  I really  think this is season where Ray Rice surprises a whole alot of people but it's definitely  possible that Pierce can become the starter for the entire regular season.

Rice is a great RB, but he hesitates in the hole and prances around too much to be truly successful in a true ZBS. He doesn't have the best vision either.

[jazz1988]

Rice is a great RB, but he hesitates in the hole and prances around too much to be truly successful in a true ZBS. He doesn't have the best vision either.

 

Hopefully our new running back coach can help with that. I  don't really see Ray Rice not being a good fit for Gary Kubiak zone blocking scheme but  hey anything can happen.

[ravensnick]

Hopefully our new running back coach can help with that. I  don't really see Ray Rice not being a good fit for Gary Kubiak zone blocking scheme but  hey anything can happen.

If Pierce doesn't get injuried, he's our bellcow from this point forward.

[jazz1988]

If Pierce doesn't get injuried, he's our bellcow from this point forward.

 

I doubt it but it's your opinion.

[ravensnick]

I doubt it but it's your opinion.

If Pierce does anything over decent, he'll be the feature back because of Rice's suspension.

[jazz1988]

If Pierce does anything over decent, he'll be the feature back because of Rice's suspension.

 

I don't expect Rice to miss more than 3 games. Once Rice returns I expect The Ravens to make him the starting running back again(probably work him in slowly). Pierce would have  to really be on fire for him to be the feature back for the entire  regular season and i'm not ruling it out that it can happen but i doubt it.

[Free Agent]

I've posted this before, but it's probably my favorite Flacco throw of last season and it's definitely worth sharing again.

 

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fantasy/0ap2000000280007/QB-Flacco-to-TE-Clark-1-yd-pass-TD

 

A big part of the West Coast offense, as has been pointed out, is getting the QB to roll out on play action and make accurate throws while on the run. This throw from Flacco while on the run and while being pursued by defenders was absolutely on the money, and I am really looking forward to see plenty more throws like this from him, especially since they'll be set up by Kubiak's offense.