Where there's smoke there's fire.

sfidc3 said

I think the 2011 example is an anamoly….that was an historically great record setting offense….the SB year we had great balance…I think it’s rather obvious CSP was getting back to that the last few years and I don’t guess Carmichael is going to stray from that greatly

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I think Payton only did that because of Brees' declining arm strength. Brees just couldn't consistently throw accurate deep balls or deep outs the last 2 or 3 years. But, he was deadly accurate and able to find the open man on slants and other short routes. So, Payton/Carmichael did what Brees was still the best at. Carmichael should have the same philosophy with Winston and do what he is best at. Which in his case means more deep throws including go routes, seem routes, and deep outs. But, obviously you still use the running game, short passing game, and intermediate passing game, including a large dose of slants with Michael Thomas on the field.