Jesterhole
12-01-2011, 08:51 PM
http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Scouting_Report_Disciplined_defense_can_stop_Tim_T ebow_Denver_option112911
I thought this was some good analysis.
Scheme
Denver brings something genuinely different to the table with the offense now being designed around QB Tim Tebow (6-foot-3, 245 pounds). The Broncos coaches have essentially binned their playbook and started again, bringing out every known wrinkle of the option that was always thought non-viable at the NFL level.
They will break out standard read-option plays, triple-option plays, inverted wishbone formations, double-options and some wide receiver rushes for good measure. Their offense is designed to play to the strengths Tebow has and his familiarity with the spread-option concepts from his time in college. The entire offense is drawn up to exploit sloppy and ill-disciplined play from defenses and to isolate defenders, forcing them to make a decision about who they attack. So far it has worked, but it can be defeated by staying disciplined and playing assignment football.
Getting far less press than their offensive ingenuity is the defensive scheme that Denver is running. They are running an over shifted 4-3 alignment with their front seven and OLB Von Miller (6-3, 246) usually playing up on the line of scrimmage like a 5th lineman. This allows them to stack against the run, rush the passer from either strong or weak side of the formation and still be able to cover on the back end such is the athleticism of Miller. They also bring a strong safety down into the box frequently and at times their defense looks as much like the old 46 defense as you'll see in the NFL today (including from Buddy Ryan's two sons).
I thought this was some good analysis.
Scheme
Denver brings something genuinely different to the table with the offense now being designed around QB Tim Tebow (6-foot-3, 245 pounds). The Broncos coaches have essentially binned their playbook and started again, bringing out every known wrinkle of the option that was always thought non-viable at the NFL level.
They will break out standard read-option plays, triple-option plays, inverted wishbone formations, double-options and some wide receiver rushes for good measure. Their offense is designed to play to the strengths Tebow has and his familiarity with the spread-option concepts from his time in college. The entire offense is drawn up to exploit sloppy and ill-disciplined play from defenses and to isolate defenders, forcing them to make a decision about who they attack. So far it has worked, but it can be defeated by staying disciplined and playing assignment football.
Getting far less press than their offensive ingenuity is the defensive scheme that Denver is running. They are running an over shifted 4-3 alignment with their front seven and OLB Von Miller (6-3, 246) usually playing up on the line of scrimmage like a 5th lineman. This allows them to stack against the run, rush the passer from either strong or weak side of the formation and still be able to cover on the back end such is the athleticism of Miller. They also bring a strong safety down into the box frequently and at times their defense looks as much like the old 46 defense as you'll see in the NFL today (including from Buddy Ryan's two sons).