McNulty it is - offense discussion

miketd1 · Jan 11, 2018

Here are a few links discussing Ken Whisenhunt's offense (McNulty was TE coach):

https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/20...y-ken-whisenhunt-s-use-of-the-bunch-formation

https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2013/5/20/4343374/san-diego-chargers-ken-whisenhunt-stack-formation

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2087979

https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2014/1/28/5354698/whisenhunt-offense-what-changes

lots of "trips" formations
bunch sets(!)
quick passes out of those sets
scat backs in slots
utilizes a lot of hot routes - the philosophy is to send eligible receivers on routes as opposed to keeping some in to block
can still run downhill and hit you in the mouth (Steelers days)
gadget plays (anyone remember Antwaan Randel-El's pass to Hines Ward in the Super Bowl? fellow Eagles fans, how about the flea-flicker to Larry Fitzgerald in the NFC Championship Game?)

The TL;DR is Ken's offense utilizes a ton of spread formations but has deep roots in the power run game. IMO, it is not a spread offense, but I can live with it as I'm a big fan of Whisenhunt's approach to offense in general. If McNulty implements half of that stuff (and can recruit/develop), the offense should be at least watchable this year.

RBNY87 · Jan 11, 2018