We’ve heard since Matt LaFleur got hired as the 15th head coach in Packers history that he wants to emphasize the run game in his offense. But what exactly does that mean? We know LaFleur’s offense operates out of an outside zone running scheme, but what can that do for the success of the team long term?
In 2019, the Packers attempted 573 passes and 411 rushes on offense. That translates to the offense running the ball 42% of the time.
This intrigued me, so I decided to look up the 2010 season. When the Packers won the Super Bowl, the offense ran the ball 44% of the time, even with Ryan Grant lost for the season due to injury week one.