Defense affecting offensive playcalling "balance"

The secondary is giving up big plays on a consistent basis. In fact, they are the worst in the league at it.

Which.

Is.

Why.

We.

Need.

To.

Keep.

Them.

Off.

The.

Field.

For.

As.

Long.

As.

Humanly.

Possible!

How do we accomplish this goal?

a) Mix up the playcalling, drain some clock, consistently take what's given (even if it's a 2 yard scramble), score points, and see what the world looks like.

b) Zoom up the field as quickly as we can, playing high risk/high reward-style offense.


I think we'd all like to be more balanced and be in positions where we're up by two touchdowns and hammering it with Deuce (McAllister) and Reggie (Bush) and not having to throw it because you're having to catch up.

So what, are we just going to never run until we pad a lead, then degenerate into Martyball...? That's two times the predictability that we DON'T need, and that I'd hope an offensive-minded coach would quickly snuff out as a possibility.