Gordon Sammis next step

[ZooCougar]

I'm assuming we ran so much pre snap motion to make the reads easier on the QBs.

The trick plays just need to be called at the right time. Heck the lions ran the hook and ladder how many times this year? I love trick plays I just don't think most teams practice them enough.

There are other ways to do that.

 

[Woof 101]

I’d like to see a no huddle, uptempo, air it out offense.

No attack but that requires a solid line and a consitantly accurate QB...

Hoping Welliver can make the jump.

Fingers crossed here.

Compared to what we have been suffering through over the years he looked like Bill Walsh

Mora even had him making pregame pep talks as he was so good at doing so. I'm sold on Jim's decisions. Most of what we all want to see is going to come down to NIL money and the new what I consider JR NFL...
As much as I hate to say it we are a stepping stone for our best players. Very tough situation for any coaching staff.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

I loved the hire of Coach Sammis, and it seems like he did a pretty good job. Thinking his hands may have been tied a bit with the QB situation.

Two questions:
1. How do you evaluate his first season season as OC?
2. What do you want to see from year 2 as OC?

Repeat the success. If he needs to be more inventive, even better.

 

[RSTuthill]

All the world is a critic. Loved his first year. I am sure that he and HCJM have charted a path that makes sense for continuous improvement. I'll leave it at that.

 

[uconnfan68]

Not sure what that has to do with in game adjustments, but ok.

I tend to agree with you. Not sure who was choosing qbs.

 

[Purple Stein]

He did much better than I expected after he was promoted a year ago. My one ask is he look to be more flexible so he can make better adjustments mid-game.

This is my take as well. I thought he did a great job as a first year OC, but mid game adjustments were a real struggle at times. I think of the Temple game in this context -- the stretch run was not working, so our solution was to try the stretch run. Stubbornly.

If he can balance his gameplay with a "take what the defense gives you" approach I think he'll be calling plays for a long time.

 

[hardcorehusky]

This is my take as well. I thought he did a great job as a first year OC, but mid game adjustments were a real struggle at times. I think of the Temple game in this context -- the stretch run was not working, so our solution was to try the stretch run. Stubbornly.

If he can balance his gameplay with a "take what the defense gives you" approach I think he'll be calling plays for a long time.

Although I agree you with you, here is kind of the counter. Call it a nuance.

The Rice game. He stuck with the stretch and in the 3rd qtr, Robinson changed the game on one stretch run. There is a fine line in giving up what brought you to the dance and moving on from it. To me, it is knowing when to change it up. The Bills OC got caught with that last night. The Chiefs knew the QB sneak goes over the LG and they overloaded there. In a tight contest, that kind of stubbornness can cost the team that game

 

[Nostical]

I agree. That Bills loss is on the HC and OC. Chasing two point conversions early—dumb.
Trying the tush push with Allen after KC stopped it more than once. dumber!

 

[AllHusky]

Hideous decision making by the Bills. 2 pt conversion panicky, tush push idiotic.

Back to Sammis. Monster recruit with Ty Chan. OL is starting to really excite me. Run or pass protect, we should have a line that will allow us to get it done with _____________at QB!!