We all remember the last regime running play action plays before ever establishing the run and how it was just shooting themselves in the foot. That isn’t exactly what is happening this season but the same concept is in play with trying to keep opposing defenses more honest.
Quarterback Josh Rosen has rightly stated that he needs to get the ball out more quickly on account of an offensive line that isn’t would it could be during this rebuilding season. Getting the running game going better should help those efforts by gaining a bit more time to throw when defenders have to honor the run more.