If you’re going to stumble into an offensive scheme that works, then decide you don’t want to use it because it’s not “your” system, then revert back to a system that hasn’t worked, ever, you might be Bill O’Brien.
But, let’s say you are sold out for “your” brand of offense, one trademarked with up the gut runs and more field goals than first downs, then you might as well sell out for that system, right?
So, in order to do that, assuming you’re going to continue running plays a Pop Warner linebacker can see coming a mile away, you’re going to need a few things:
- An offensive line that can run block well enough to get the ball from your own 20-yard line to the opponents 35-yard line consistently
- A running back with the skill set of Earl Campbell, Jerome Bettis, Marshawn Lynch or any bulldozer built by Caterpillar (take note of Adrian Peterson’s 3 touchdowns so far this season, and the fact that a 21 point swing over 3 games would mean Houston would currently be 3-0)
- A money kicker who nails field goals every single time
In order to truly sell out for this offensive style, you’ll also need to make sure you don’t do a few of these things:
- Get creative in your play calling, by customizing the offense to take advantage of your player’s talents and individual skill sets
- Finish more than 20% of your drives with touchdowns
- Sign offensive lineman who can pass block for more than .