Thank you! Yeah, a Shanahan tree guy would be best for this type of system, as most of it is essentially the Shanahan system. Will be interesting to see if they are willing to look for someone that would implement an entirely new system or if they wanna stick to the Norv Turner/Scott Turner scheme with someone else running it
Between the Shanahan/McVay and Reid trees, most teams are in the west coast offense nowadays. I don't know any other Air Coryell teams off the top of my head
Thank you for another good article. Howell does have tools to be a starting NFL QB. I hope the team can find an offensive coordinator that can tap into his abilities and adjust as needed. Offensive line has to be a priority and center is really concerning since both the 1 & 2 went down with season ending injuries in consecutive seasons.
Thanks for that analysis. It was fun reading. I think that with a new QB or two, plus some offensive linemen, the Commanders could be a lot of fun to watch next season.
Unrelated to this analysis but part of watching football on TV is the kicking game. I know that Joey Slye has a big leg, but he gives me the willys with the short stuff. I think that while they are searching for the additional talent that is needed to solidify this team, they should keep their eyes open for a kicker.
Mark, I definitely understand the intrigue with Falcons Charles London. My concern would be that he wasn't actually calling plays and I don't see a history of doing so. Also, where has he shown ability to groom a QB? I understand what the Commanders have going against them with this opening but I assumed one of the appealing things would be the ownership of play calling. That said, I'd be concerned with someone who hasn't done it before. When it comes to QB experience, Matt Ryan didn't do anything notable in the year with him and neither did Mariota. I couldn't believe their inability to get the ball to Pitts. I didn't watch any of Ridder's starts but hoping you did and saw some encouraging things!
Awesome piece! Exciting to see the range of possibilities and hoping we find someone who can marry a lot of these concepts together.
Thank you! Yeah, a Shanahan tree guy would be best for this type of system, as most of it is essentially the Shanahan system. Will be interesting to see if they are willing to look for someone that would implement an entirely new system or if they wanna stick to the Norv Turner/Scott Turner scheme with someone else running it
Seems like they are really reducing their options by insisting on air coryell. How many NFL teams even run air coryell anymore?
Between the Shanahan/McVay and Reid trees, most teams are in the west coast offense nowadays. I don't know any other Air Coryell teams off the top of my head
Thank you for another good article. Howell does have tools to be a starting NFL QB. I hope the team can find an offensive coordinator that can tap into his abilities and adjust as needed. Offensive line has to be a priority and center is really concerning since both the 1 & 2 went down with season ending injuries in consecutive seasons.
Yep, I suspect they'll be investing a fair bit into the OL this offseason
Thanks for that analysis. It was fun reading. I think that with a new QB or two, plus some offensive linemen, the Commanders could be a lot of fun to watch next season.
Unrelated to this analysis but part of watching football on TV is the kicking game. I know that Joey Slye has a big leg, but he gives me the willys with the short stuff. I think that while they are searching for the additional talent that is needed to solidify this team, they should keep their eyes open for a kicker.
Thanks,
Pat
Mark, I definitely understand the intrigue with Falcons Charles London. My concern would be that he wasn't actually calling plays and I don't see a history of doing so. Also, where has he shown ability to groom a QB? I understand what the Commanders have going against them with this opening but I assumed one of the appealing things would be the ownership of play calling. That said, I'd be concerned with someone who hasn't done it before. When it comes to QB experience, Matt Ryan didn't do anything notable in the year with him and neither did Mariota. I couldn't believe their inability to get the ball to Pitts. I didn't watch any of Ridder's starts but hoping you did and saw some encouraging things!