1005 Fill in the gaps and fill in the gaps
Shakingly, the RV set off again, and Griffin, who was the driver, Walker and Lu Yiqi were further discussing the training camp rookie list.
"...The above is the result of my sorting out. Coach?" Walker analyzed it for nearly half an hour. The huge and cumbersome amount of information made Griffin dizzy, so he volunteered to be the driver, but it was not difficult for Walker and Lu Yiqi.
Lu Yiqi gently raised his jaw and moaned "Hmm...", which made Walker feel a little uneasy. Could it be that his analysis was wrong?
"Your whole focus is still above the offensive front line?" Lu Yiqi did not express his opinion directly, but instead asked a guided question.
Walker nodded, "Yes, our offensive front pocket protection faces a serious test. If the offensive front line cannot be improved in the offseason, the pressure we need to bear next season's pass and ground offense may be twice or even three times. We cannot put all the heavy responsibility on Rogers' shoulders."
This is Lu Yiqi's point of view.
Although Lu Yiqi did not publicly express such a view, he repeatedly emphasized this point during the offensive group tactical meeting throughout the season. Obviously, Walker listened carefully, so when he was preparing for the offseason, he immediately realized the key.
Putting aside the results of Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl Championship, we will objectively analyze the team's existing offensive team composition-
First of all, there is basically no problem with quarterbacks and wide receivers. If you want to say it, the wide receiver can introduce a slot external connector or a large external connector to enrich the entire offensive means and style, but this is not the most urgent requirement. The existing wide receiver lineup can be without adjustments.
Secondly, there are indeed problems with tight ends and running backs. If you can find a suitable goal and make a smooth improvement, it would be better, but this is not an imminent problem.
Let’s talk about the tight end first. In the existing tactical systems of NFL and NCAA, it is not easy to find an excellent tight end. Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski still need to wait for another two years. Even if Lu Yiqi wants to replace the tight end, there are not many choices.
Let’s talk about running backs, in fact, Grant is a good running back who can push and run. He was able to catch the ball slowly last season. Is the low ground propulsion efficiency related to the offensive front line? If you don’t meet a suitable running back? Continuing to retain Grant is also an acceptable choice.
In other words, can tight ends and running backs improve? But it is not an imminent weakness.
After a round and round analysis, the serious shortcomings of the offensive front line immediately became prominent.
Indeed, young Rodgers has flexible legs and feet? Relying on his legs, he can often win the space for continuous passing, and with his growth and maturity? His personal ability can greatly make up for the shortcomings of the offensive front line; but in Lu Yiqi's view, this is a waste of Rodgers' passing talent.
In the last life, the Green Bay Packers were sure that Rodgers could be self-sufficient, so they never gave Rodgers support in the offensive front line. Then Rodgers was forced to shoulder the weight of the entire offensive team alone? After all? If the quarterbacks cannot complete the offense, the running back, wide receiver and tight end will be helpless.
This also means that Rogers must face powerful collisions, sacks, blocking, and frequent physical contacts that are not necessary to wear off the quarterback.
What is the final result?
After reaching the Super Bowl in 2010, Rodgers was troubled by injuries many times in his career. Then he dragged the Green Bay Packers forward with his own strength, but he still couldn't help but be alone? "It's really impossible to drag the whole team by one person." Until the opening of the 2020 season? The Green Bay Packers were unable to win the championship again.
McCarthy's use of Rogers is not the correct way to open it.
In Lu Yiqi's view, they need to improve the offensive front line? Not only to open up the situation for passing and running the ball? It also avoids Rodgers' injuries as much as possible, so that the offensive team can operate.
Especially now, the historical process has changed. After the Green Bay Packers topped the 43rd Super Bowl championship, they were called the Miracle Teachers and also became the objects of close research by the other 31 teams. No one will regard them as dark horses again, so the shortcomings of the offensive front line will be further exposed. All the competitors are jackals, tigers and leopards. How could they easily let go of such obvious shortcomings?
Therefore, recruiting troops for the offensive front line is a necessary move.
Walker's analysis is correct.
But Walker missed a very important thing, and Lu Yiqi needed to remind him, "So, do you think we can choose these players?"
Walker couldn't help but be stunned.
Lu Yiqi further guided it in a tempting manner, "Indeed, Andre Smith and Jason Smith are the two best offensive players this year. If Eugene Monroe and several other players are added, the offensive players worthy of attention this year should be able to exceed one palm."
"However, these players are the top ten picks in the first round, top fifteen picks, and top twenty-five picks. There are more than one team in the league that needs to improve the offensive line, and none of them won the Super Bowl."
Speaking of this, Walker already understood.
Green Bay Packaging is the 2008 season champion, and their draft pick is 32nd, the last team to choose among all teams, which also means that those excellent talented players may have been selected early, such as Andre Smith, the main player of the University of Alabama, is undoubtedly a star in the training camp. There are definitely many scouts and teams to pay attention to him.
Walker considered the player's strength, but did not consider the team's draft position and the constraints of the hard salary cap.
"Don't we pay attention to them?" Walker is still a novice in these aspects, and some basic principles are just ignorant.
Lu Yiqi shook his head, "No, of course we still need to continue to pay attention to them. Maybe we can find an opportunity to take advantage of it? But they are not the priority to pay attention to them."
"We should mark that these are players with outstanding strength and urgent needs. Do not miss the opportunity to find a bargain, but other players really need to be paid close attention and have the possibility of selection." Lu Yiqi gave Walker a hint, waiting for Walker to give the answer after thinking.
Walker pondered for a moment, then showed an uncertain look and said hesitantly, "Does...we need to pay attention to linebacker?"
The Green Bay Packers' specialty is the offensive team, and the offensive team now has obvious shortcomings, but they did not take the lead in making up for their shortcomings in the offseason, but started from the defensive team?
Is this really no problem?
Chapter completed!