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Robin PottratzRedskins and their new West Coast Offense
September 6th 2008 02:09
Jason Campbell had a decent debut in Jim Zorn’s West Coast Offense against the New York Giants. While the team lost he didn’t throw an interception and looked good at times. He completed 15 of 27 passes for 133 yards and one touchdown.
The Skins lost but their fans should feel good about the new offense. Even without last year’s defensive ends the Giants are no slouch. As Jason Campbell matures into the offense his numbers will go up.
Chris Cooley and Clinton Portis will excel in this offense which puts a premium on backs and tight ends as pass receivers. The fact that the Redskins didn’t stink up the joint against the Giants is a good sign for a decent season.
Every West Coast Offense is at least slightly different from the one Bill Walsh perfected with the 49ers. Zorn is on Mike Holmgren’s family tree so to speak. He learned the offense from Mike. And Holmgren’s version is the closest thing to Bill Walsh’s version, currently being played in the NFL.
Look for lots of short passes to the backs, receivers and tight ends, while they are running. Trying to cause a miss or break a tackle and make a big gain. Passes to the backs will almost replace the running game. However not letting Clinton Portis run the ball would be a mistake and he will get his carries.
The Skins lost but their fans should feel good about the new offense. Even without last year’s defensive ends the Giants are no slouch. As Jason Campbell matures into the offense his numbers will go up.
Chris Cooley and Clinton Portis will excel in this offense which puts a premium on backs and tight ends as pass receivers. The fact that the Redskins didn’t stink up the joint against the Giants is a good sign for a decent season.
Every West Coast Offense is at least slightly different from the one Bill Walsh perfected with the 49ers. Zorn is on Mike Holmgren’s family tree so to speak. He learned the offense from Mike. And Holmgren’s version is the closest thing to Bill Walsh’s version, currently being played in the NFL.
Look for lots of short passes to the backs, receivers and tight ends, while they are running. Trying to cause a miss or break a tackle and make a big gain. Passes to the backs will almost replace the running game. However not letting Clinton Portis run the ball would be a mistake and he will get his carries.
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