No Huddle

[dhstandard]

Really not sure why our offense doesn't run the no huddle very often.  Seems like Flacco really gets things going and our run game even improves when we start using the no huddle.

 

Obviously we shouldn't use it too often as it may take away from Kubiak's playcalling which has been pretty great so far.   But if our offense is struggling I'd like to see the switch be made.  Even last season when our offense couldn't do anything, Flacco would drive down the field in the final minutes of the first half and 4th quarter and score.  

 

It just works so well.

[Inqui]

I think it's one of those things that's nice when it works, but can be tough to actually get working on a regular basis - especially on the road for us.

[The Raven]

Here's your answer

 

Basically, running the no huddle is stupid unless you're behind because: 1. It makes no sense to panic when you don't need to. 2. Kills more clock to traditionally huddle. 3. It increases the likelihood of miscommunication.

 

From the article:

 

By huddling up, the Ravens are able to take more time between plays to gather their thoughts, rest up and execute their substitution patterns. They've also built an average time of possession advantage of 31:29 to opponents' 28:31, which has allowed the defense to get more time on the sideline.

 

"If you're holding on to the football and moving the ball, obviously, it keeps your defense off the field, so that's one thing," Kubiak said. "If you're pressing the issue on offense, time of possession may get skewed one way or another. But [no-huddle] is something we work on all the time. If we have to do it, we know we can go to it if we're sluggish for some reason, want to pick up the tempo of the game.

 

"With a new scheme, there's more time to process the play and identify coverages with a slower pace," said Matt Bowen, a former NFL safety who covers the NFL for Bleacher Report. "There's no need to panic. Either be multiple on offense or use up-tempo. That's the key. The system works and they have the offensive line to run it."
 

"You get a little rest and really make sure you're on the same page and get your different personnel groups in and out," Daniels said. "We can make more adjustments when we get in the huddle, but that's football."

[CalvinSmoke]

Joe has commented on this. He likes to run the no huddle to get the defense on their heels but they like to runn it when THEY want to. Last year they were forced to do it more than they really wanted to.

[BmoreBird22]

It's great when it works, but when it fails, it can be miserable. Could you imagine if they got a three and out out of the no huddle?That'd probably be a whole entire minute for the defense on the sidelines. 

No need to use it and panic if you're not behind.