Run game (59 Viewers)

[inetnawlins]

So, once again Kendre Miller is hurt after playing part of a game. AK is great in open space and with solid blocking, but the offensive line has been woeful.

My question is what or who do we need to get the run game cranking again?

 

[ELLIASJWILLIAMS]

So, once again Kendre Miller is hurt after playing part of a game. AK is great in open space and with solid blocking, but the offensive line has been woeful.

My question is what or who do we need to get the run game cranking again?

The run game was cracking this past week. What was missing was bully ball run game, you've got Taysom and Bink on the same team, and instead of going for it on 4th and 1 you punt. It's almost like we had Taysom on a limited pitch count, so as not to expose him to certain rigors.

Until they get that portion of their DNA back, they're still toothless on offense. Don't have an explosive downfield threat either. Hopefully MVS gives us a little of that.

 

[MudvilleStomper]

The run game was cracking this past week. What was missing was bully ball run game, you've got Taysom and Bink on the same team, and instead of going for it on 4th and 1 you punt. It's almost like we had Taysom on a limited pitch count, so as not to expose him to certain rigors.

Until they get that portion of their DNA back, they're still toothless on offense. Don't have an explosive downfield threat either. Hopefully MVS gives us a little of that.

I was wondering about this myself. Taysom was in, but he really wasn't doing those Taysom things. I remember the one run when he was in at QB, but nothing else really...

 

[ELLIASJWILLIAMS]

I was wondering about this myself. Taysom was in, but he really wasn't doing those Taysom things. I remember the one run when he was in at QB, but nothing else really...

yeah not sure what was going on there, on another 3rd and short we ran shotgun run w/ Alvin. It was like what? That's not when you make that playcall, but I digress.

 

[Artifactual]

The run game was cracking this past week.

Yep. The Saints actually ran the ball well at times and wound up averaging 5.71 yard per carry on 21 attempts gaining 117 yards.

What was missing was bully ball run game, you've got Taysom and Bink on the same team, and instead of going for it on 4th and 1 you punt.

They haven't been able to run the ball inside. On their 1st possession Kamara had his longest run since 2022, a 23 yarder. On Hills first attempt he gained 8 yards. The Saints had the ball in the Chargers territory at the 47 with a 2nd and 2. Kamara got stuffed for no gain running up the middle. On 3rd and 2 another Kamara run up the middle was held to just a yard. On 4th and 1 the Saints punted.

It's almost like we had Taysom on a limited pitch count, so as not to expose him to certain rigors.

During the week leading up to the game Kubiak commented that Hill looked energized, and it was great to have him back. He is supposed to be a major part of this offense. He had 4 rushing attempts and 2 receptions and attempted 1 pass that was completed. He only had 29 offensive snaps out of the 73, 40%. They didn't indicate that he was less than 100% and would be on a pitch count. He didn't look less than 100%. The very 1st Saints offensive play they had Hill block one on one which he made a kickout block that helped spring Kamara for the 23 yard run. However, they didn't use him as a lead blocker between the tackles where he would have to block a LBer filling the hole. Someone needs to remind the coaching staff about the magic that happens when Hill gets 8 to 10 touches in a game.

Until they get that portion of their DNA back, they're still toothless on offense. Don't have an explosive downfield threat either. Hopefully MVS gives us a little of that.

Hopefully MVS can run some deep routes to free up Olave more than he has been since Shaheed got injured. If the Saints actually made some mid to deep completions it would not only open up the run game somewhat but would make some of the underneath targets more available.