birdz4i Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 The Falcons are known for their aerial attacks on offense, however, Devonta Freeman and the team’s running backs will help provide a more well-balanced threat in Kyle Shanahan’s scheme.Falcons head coach Dan Quinn has been very clear about what he wants from his offense in 2015, including a well-balanced attack of run and pass. As a former defensive coordinator, Quinn watched countless hours of tape of opposing offenses and came away impressed by those that exhibited "tough, physical styles, something like the zone run game, yet then also had ways to attack vertically in the passing game," Quinn said.Last week, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan offered further insight about the team's new offense in Kyle Shanahan's system, including what it asks of running backs, who have thrived in such a scheme."One thing you do see from this scheme is that they've had success everywhere they've gone, running the football," Ryan said. "They've allowed lots of different styles of back and lots of different guys to really do a great job, and they are very specific in what they do."During Shanahan's seven-year career as an offensive coordinator in the NFL, (Houston, Washington and Cleveland), his scheme has led to fantastic individual efforts. Houston's Steve Slaton ran for 1,282 yards in 2008, and Redskins running back Alfred Morris rushed for more than 1,000 yards in two-consecutive seasons under Shanahan, 1,613 yards in 2012 and 1,275 yards in 2013. The versatility in Shanahan's scheme also utilized a running-back-by-committee style in Cleveland, equaling a combined total of 1,613 rushing yards in 2014, thanks to the efforts by Terrance West (673) Isaiah Crowell (607) and Ben Tate (333).The Falcons have depth and talent in their backfield, including running backs Antone Smith, who has plenty of speed and versatility, and second-year star Devonta Freeman, who's is ready for whatever workload he's given.Regardless of who Ryan is giving the ball to in 2015, the style, scheme and overall success of the offensive system will be predicated on precise execution."We are going to be very specific in how we run the football," Ryan said. "I've gotten the sense that there is an emphasis on detail and attention to detail and doing the same thing over and over again to get the run game going."http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-RBs-Set-to-Provide-Well-Balanced-Attack/06a15edf-48ea-4eb7-9a4b-ba93092d2a70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 This is a key reason many of us liked Kyle as OC from the start. We will run the ball, we probably have a 1000 yard rusher, maybe a rookie. We could see vertical attack become more potent with better talent at TE and improved run game. The OL play should benefit the most from Shannahan's arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjcorner Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird backer Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I don't see how we don't draft a guy - I would love to have a big named stud like a Gurly but don't think we will draft him at 8. I think Shanahan will make a runner like he did with Morris and his dad did with TD. Who knows, maybe he is already on the roster. I just can't wait to see how it all plays out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Who are these RBs???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeriver Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I'm having wet dreams about Antone zipping through the line like a speeding bullet and scoring touchdowns. Man it's gonna be sweet. Homer all day baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Who are these RBs????That's what I'd like to know. I think the article said we have tons of "talent and depth" at the RB position. Really?CURRENT FALCON RUNNING BACKS BEST SEASONSFreeman - 248 yards rushingAntone - 145 yards rushingDiMarco - 0 yards rushingSmith - 0 yards rushingWingo - 0 yards rushingShanny is constantly referred to as a running game savior and guru. I might be wrong but in his seven seasons as an OC I don't think he's ever had a Top 10 rushing offense without a QB that rushed for several hundred yards. Our QB will not be rushing for several hundred yards. And one more thing. Quinn watched countless hours of tape of opposing offenses and came away impressed by those that exhibited "tough, physical styles, something like the zone run game. I don't recall the zone run game being a tough, physical style. More of a finesse style with a bunch of stretch plays and cut blocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 That's what I'd like to know. I think the article said we have tons of "talent and depth" at the RB position. Really?CURRENT FALCON RUNNING BACKS BEST SEASONSFreeman - 248 yards rushingAntone - 145 yards rushingDiMarco - 0 yards rushingSmith - 0 yards rushingWingo - 0 yards rushingShanny is constantly referred to as a running game savior and guru. I might be wrong but in his seven seasons as an OC I don't think he's ever had a Top 10 rushing offense without a QB that rushed for several hundred yards. Our QB will not be rushing for several hundred yards. And one more thing. Quinn watched countless hours of tape of opposing offenses and came away impressed by those that exhibited "tough, physical styles, something like the zone run game. I don't recall the zone run game being a tough, physical style. More of a finesse style with a bunch of stretch plays and cut blocking.I thought he had a top 5 or so rushing offense in Houston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O-Ther Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I can see Freeman and Smith getting carries between the 20's. Can't see them getting carries inside the 20's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I thought he had a top 5 or so rushing offense in Houston?I don't think so.Just checked. They ranked 13th and 30th.By comparison, Mularkey's rush offenses ranked 2nd and 15th those two seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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