Regarding the “special” formations that Swifty mentions early in the video, is it just me or does it kind of look like a modern T formation? The T formation out of shotgun. Interesting!
Regarding the “special” formations that Swifty mentions early in the video, is it just me or does it kind of look like a modern T formation? The T formation out of shotgun. Interesting!
I don't think of it as a classic T formation. Here is the link to the Wikipedia page on the subject. In the T, all three RBs were lined up behind the QB. There is a copy of the Wiki page image on this below as well. I really don't care that it is called, but T formation works for me. As long as we can thrill the nation with our T-formation.
But back to the Swift video. From what I can see is Waldron likes to be very creative with his T formation. He will mix in different types of skill players in the formation. Some composition of WRs, RBs and TEs. I believe that his approach is to get the opposing defense to commit to a formation that indicates coverage and a likely game plan. Waldron has hopefully coached up his QB to recognize these and is prepared to audible to a prepared option off that same formation. The intent is to exploit one or more matchup, where you have a problem or weakness on the part of the defense. Like a LB covering a WR or a fast RB in a pass route. It takes a really smart QB and really smart skill players. Everybody needs to be on the same page as the play develops. So if a route runner sees something open up, both the receiver and the QB both adjust in an identical manner.
I would hate to have to scheme and game plan against this kind of offense. Because if the skill players involved on offense can all do multiple roles well (run, run routes, block, etc), you are basically screwed, no matter what.
Regarding the “special” formations that Swifty mentions early in the video, is it just me or does it kind of look like a modern T formation? The T formation out of shotgun. Interesting!
I don't think of it as a classic T formation. Here is the link to the Wikipedia page on the subject. In the T, all three RBs were lined up behind the QB. There is a copy of the Wiki page image on this below as well. I really don't care that it is called, but T formation works for me. As long as we can thrill the nation with our T-formation.
Yeah, that's why I kind of think it looks like a modern version, or a passing league version. The QB is replacing one of the positions in the classic "T" being in the shotgun, which pushes that third guy further into the backfield. Either way, like you said, it doesn't look fun to defend!
I would hate to have to scheme and game plan against this kind of offense. Because if the skill players involved on offense can all do multiple roles well (run, run routes, block, etc), you are basically screwed, no matter what.
+1 Waldron's thing is putting a lot of stress on the opposing defense due to it being so unpredictable and lethal if you have good talent. With the talent we are going into this 2024 season, holy moly it should be something that keeps opposing D-coordinators up all night in colds sweats before gamedays with us.
Waldron is a good play caller except for red zone. Seahawks ranked 26th in the red zone. He was too conservative and predictable. I hope that changes.
It sounds like the offensive line hurt the Seahawk offense last season. Was that due to injuries on the OL? Or was it just not too good?
A lot of this comes down to talent on the O roster. The Bears should be loaded, absolutely loaded with talent now with Caleb Williams and the other players we now have. Like I said in the other thread over the weekend. In my lifetime I have never, ever, seen a Bears O roster with anything approaching what we now have here on offense. One NFL guy, a retired coach, said this O roster is the most talented Chicago has had in decades - including the 1985 Bears that had the #2 offense in the entire NFL at that time with Jimmy Mac playing at a Pro Bowl level with guys like Walter Payton, some very good receivers and one of the best offensive lines we have ever had here.
Shane Waldron is going to have elite talent now to work with. If he can make Gino Smith look good, just think of what he can do with the talent level we have here now.
I would hate to have to scheme and game plan against this kind of offense. Because if the skill players involved on offense can all do multiple roles well (run, run routes, block, etc), you are basically screwed, no matter what.
+1 Waldron's thing is putting a lot of stress on the opposing defense due to it being so unpredictable and lethal if you have good talent. With the talent we are going into this 2024 season, holy moly it should be something that keeps opposing D-coordinators up all night in colds sweats before gamedays with us.
Unless we run across the famed Mel Tucker defense. Then we are screwed. There is no penetrating that defense. Hopefully Williams will not get ruined after going against a Mel Tucker defense.
Waldron is a good play caller except for red zone. Seahawks ranked 26th in the red zone. He was too conservative and predictable. I hope that changes.
It sounds like the offensive line hurt the Seahawk offense last season. Was that due to injuries on the OL? Or was it just not too good?
A lot of this comes down to talent on the O roster. The Bears should be loaded, absolutely loaded with talent now with Caleb Williams and the other players we now have. Like I said in the other thread over the weekend. In my lifetime I have never, ever, seen a Bears O roster with anything approaching what we now have here on offense. One NFL guy, a retired coach, said this O roster is the most talented Chicago has had in decades - including the 1985 Bears that had the #2 offense in the entire NFL at that time with Jimmy Mac playing at a Pro Bowl level with guys like Walter Payton, some very good receivers and one of the best offensive lines we have ever had here.
Shane Waldron is going to have elite talent now to work with. If he can make Gino Smith look good, just think of what he can do with the talent level we have here now.
The Seahawks OL was weak in the middle like the Bears. Nevertheless, if it’s first-and-goal from 5-yd. line, you could bet the house he will run Walker into the line for no gain. Drove me nuts.
It sounds like the offensive line hurt the Seahawk offense last season. Was that due to injuries on the OL? Or was it just not too good?
A lot of this comes down to talent on the O roster. The Bears should be loaded, absolutely loaded with talent now with Caleb Williams and the other players we now have. Like I said in the other thread over the weekend. In my lifetime I have never, ever, seen a Bears O roster with anything approaching what we now have here on offense. One NFL guy, a retired coach, said this O roster is the most talented Chicago has had in decades - including the 1985 Bears that had the #2 offense in the entire NFL at that time with Jimmy Mac playing at a Pro Bowl level with guys like Walter Payton, some very good receivers and one of the best offensive lines we have ever had here.
Shane Waldron is going to have elite talent now to work with. If he can make Gino Smith look good, just think of what he can do with the talent level we have here now.
The Seahawks OL was weak in the middle like the Bears. Nevertheless, if it’s first-and-goal from 5-yd. line, you could bet the house he will run Walker into the line for no gain. Drove me nuts.
Maybe after the Super Bowl loss had Pete mandating that
LINK For years, Seahawks fans and critics alike have wondered why Marshawn Lynch didn't get the ball at the end of Seattle's infamous Super Bowl XLIX loss to the Patriots. It turns out Lynch was just as dumbstruck in the moment, telling Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast this week that he laughed in coach Pete Carroll's face immediately following Russell Wilson's goal-line interception.
"To be honest, I looked at nine of the other guys, and they looked at me, like, what the f--- just happened?" Lynch said, recalling Wilson relaying the coaches' decision to pass the ball from the 1-yard line, trailing 28-24, with 26 seconds left. "Man, the look on all my teammates' faces in the huddle, it spoke volumes. ... By the time it (set) in, (I'm thinking), 'What the f--- did he just call?' You just hear all the cheering from the other sideline."
Well, if he is any good, he has a lot to work with. The most potentially explosive offense I can remember
Barring massive injuries or Williams being a huge bust, Waldron has zero excuses for not producing an offense that is top-10 at worst.
As an OC and playcaller, he's been given chess pieces most coaches could only dream of. If the offense isn't good, Waldron and Flus, the guy who hired him, will have a lot to answer for.
