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    "Dream" offense that won't happen (but good for discussion)

    Right off the bat, this offense will never happen with Billick in town, so it's a very moot point, at least until the end of season results are in and this team succeeds or fails.

    Here is something interesting the team should really consider offensively.

    Run the spread-option, as in Oregon. Even to a certain extent run by the Titans

    The idea is that the offense starts from there and gradually evolves and develops as the QB is forced to become more of a pocket passer later in their career.

    Here goes the argument and debate....

    First, you're in a great place because there isn't a high demand for players that can be great in this offense. For instance in the draft Dennis Dixon or Colt Brennan aren't held in the same regard as Woodson, Ryan, or Brohm. This is EXACTLY like what the 3-4 outside linebacker was for years until it got trendy starting with Lawrence Taylor then moving on to modern players like Ware, the myriad of successful Steeler outside 'backers, and Merriman. Same principle
    1. Ravens already have a player who can effectively run that style of offense in Troy Smith.
    2. So for a second round pick, Dixon or Brennan will be around and boom, two QBs on the team that can run the offense and run it well. Lots of possibilities.


    Second, McGahee would be a complete and total beast in that offense. The defense is further spread out and would be forced to account for multiple potential runners on a play. Smart guys in the offense can neutralize players simply by making good calls on who runs the football. McGahee is a great player for this style of offense because he can decoy a run and then still catch a flair, screen, or swing if the QB decides that's a better option. It also has a smaller demand for pure power running which isn't the big strength of the line or our backs at the moment.

    Third, ok, so you're scared about getting the QB hurt, start running two of McClain, Smith, and McGahee in the backfield and then you can option to any of those three guys. Think of how the Saints were using McAllistor and Bush at the same time with McAllistor being a power between the tackles able to catch some short passes and bush being better at getting space and the corner. Start playing around with that. Force teams to account for McClain or Smith in the backfield...or out of the backfield. Start using those dumb dump passes in the middle of the field like the Pats and Colts.

    Four, personnel the Ravens have RIGHT NOW on offense work. Clayton, Williams, Heap, Quinn S., Wilcox, Mason offer tons of combinations. You can mix between spread and power formations at will. Look at how Norm Chow finds ways for the Titans to run every single week. One week screw with a team by going double tight end and smacking them in the mouth, next week a team prepares and suddenly is dealing with 3 wide outs. Next week there is a random backfield with Smith, McGahee, McClain.

    There is a lot of room for creativity if someone gets the real stones to run that type of offense with a QB that can actually throw.


    Now for the killer...Billick will never do or try something like this. He will also take forever between each play allowing a team to substitute personnel to match the players on the field for the Ravens. Maybe, just maybe....run the no huddle. Or run an offense that doesn't wait until 4 seconds are left on the playclock each time. Right right right control the clock. You're also letting the other team adjust to your plays based on who is in the damn game. Mix it up. Change tempo. Notice how the team seems to do well when there are tempo changes and variations?

    Anyhow, I thought this might be fun to chat about. Just to see if anyone thinks something like this would work. It also seems to play into the strengths of the team if there is a mobile QB that can throw well ....ok maybe we don't have that right now....but in the future it could easily be accomplished.
    Last edited by ExiledRaven; 11-02-2007 at 11:36 AM.





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