(September 30, 2021 at 11:18 pm)Brian37 Wrote: If I have my choice of say a running back on first and second, say like John Riggins, who didn't give a fig if you were in front of him, and would flatten you like you were a crepe, I'll take that that over a philosophy of quarterback who constantly plays running back more than quarterback. Scrambling quarterbacks are not a bad thing all the time. But I prefer pocket quarterbacks who don't have to run every damned play. If you have a decent offensive line, your quarterback is going to be able to hand off in the pocket and create lanes for the running back, or if they pass, they can do their check down without getting sacked.
Ball control offenses, meaning run first, play action shots downfield with favorable field position, work only in conjunction with defenses that dominate the line and limit big plays. Otherwise, running teams can't outscore pass happy offenses.
You're romanticizing Riggins. The Raiders and Bears stuffed his shit. Give more credit to Monte Coleman and Dexter Manley for that Superbowl win. Then be glad you had a kicker like Moseley. You can't cash in on field position without a great kicker. You gotta love Charlie Brown with the winning TD. The other circumstances Redskins fans should appreciate is facing David Woodley and a checked out Don Shula.
