We Run to set up the pass....

[Dpantherman]

Which is why I'm not worried about this offense. Yes we are out of rhythm, and haven't found the endzone, but have a look at this if you will. in 2008 when we went 12-4 and had the 10th overall offense (19th passing, 3rd rushing). we saw success. because our focus was on running the ball. That is how this offense works:

2008 Pass attempts (246 - 32nd in NFL) Rushing attempts (504 - 6th in NFL).

This preseason were are looking to see what we can get out of the passing game. Of course they would like to score, thats how you win. But I'm pretty sure they know how many plays they are running and how its being distributed between passing and running. We are a running football team, that is how we score, and that is how we win.

2010 preseason Pass attempts- (117- 6th in NFL) Rushing attempts- (70- 24th in NFL)

expect that to change dramatically when the season starts...

(Stats from nfl.com/stats)

[Kevin Greene]

I would hope you are right. However 2009 says otherwise.

[Jangler]

Mountain Formation will save us!

[Mother Grabber]

We have a pass? Isn't a pass in Fox's offense when the QB pitches the ball to the RB, instead of just handing it to him?

[Anybodyhome]

You sure work hard at trying to convince yourself....

[AceMan]

That's why teams will blitz heavy to stop the run forcing us to be pass heavy....

[Dpantherman]

You sure work hard at trying to convince yourself....

whatever you say

[marcopolo]

I am still trying to figure out this running game... they havent necessarily lit it up this preseason.

[Dpantherman]

I am still trying to figure out this running game... they havent necessarily lit it up this preseason.

we've haven't been running as much. that stat is at the top...

[Dpantherman]

That's why teams will blitz heavy to stop the run forcing us to be pass heavy....

blitzing to stop the run doesn't always work. and thats why you have a balance. but running is the #1 priority. that isn't the case right now. that isn't how our offense operates

[Anybodyhome]

It's simple- everyone knows Carolina can run the ball. No need to work on the part of the game that isn't an issue. Passing is an issue, special teams are an issue, this Mountaineer thing is an issue....

[Squirrel]

Mountain Formation will save us!

But you need a true Mountaineer to run it.

Sign Pat White!

[malik]

maybe u should tell 2008 fox that. We ran set up the pass then passed and the only time we ran after that was back home.

[jarhead]

The preseason is not indicitave of the regular season but having said that declaring us as a run only or executing as a run only team has it drawbacks.Last year is a perfect example.The fact is you take what the defense gives.If the defense stays with 8 in the box that dictates passing.