Munchak: Less Option Routes

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by ImATitan, Jan 8, 2013.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. ImATitan

    ImATitan Pro Bowler

    11,027
    3,257
    579
    The Titans plan to reduce the number of option routes in their passing game for 2013.
    Under fired OC Chris Palmer, receivers made route choices at the line of scrimmage based on reads. According to coach Mike Munchak, that made Jake Locker play slower. "You get into some bad habits, and that takes a while to develop," Munchak said. Locker ended up with just 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 11 games. He has nowhere to go but up as the Titans continue their search for a new offensive coordinator.

     
  2. SawdustMan

    SawdustMan #ChampChamp

    22,670
    11,707
    1,239
    Well, I was kind of hoping that was a given.
     
    • High Five High Five x 1
  3. The Hammer

    The Hammer Ace Degenerate

    51,525
    15,773
    1,439
    I think that was decided when the fired Palmer.
     
    • High Five High Five x 1
  4. ImTheCrew

    ImTheCrew Starter

    725
    158
    169
    Munchak just getting the memo?
     
  5. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

    82,274
    26,649
    1,509
    Jared Cook should do better with this. Often times he'd run the 2nd route, and nobody knew but him.
     
    • High Five High Five x 1
  6. Kaeotik

    Kaeotik Pro Bowler

    5,371
    2,545
    759
    Jake was definitely waiting too long to make his throws due to miscommunications. With those option routes, the QB must throw the before the receiver breaks most times. Waiting until they make their break (which is what Jake was doing) means the QB rarely will see a receiver "open."
     
    • High Five High Five x 1
  7. Alex1939

    Alex1939 Space Invaders Champion

    21,253
    8,195
    1,189
    Giving a first year starting QB with a first year starter at WR option routes doesn't seem like that was a great idea.
     
    • High Five High Five x 7
  8. SawdustMan

    SawdustMan #ChampChamp

    22,670
    11,707
    1,239
    Yeah, common sense would tell most anyone that. Question is why didn't our coaching staff know?
     
  9. Kaeotik

    Kaeotik Pro Bowler

    5,371
    2,545
    759
    No it wasn't. If you will remember back in 2011 when Palmer was still running a lot of Heimerdinger's stuff due to the lockout, Locker threw ball with much more confidence and success than in 2012 under Palmer's confusing garbage offense.
     
    • High Five High Five x 3
  10. Kaeotik

    Kaeotik Pro Bowler

    5,371
    2,545
    759
    I'd like to hear Munch try to explain the O-Line's play in 2012 myself.
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  • Welcome to goTitans.com

    Established in 2000, goTitans.com is the place for Tennessee Titans fans to talk Titans. Our roots go back to the Tennessee Oilers Fan Page in 1997 and we currently have 4,000 diehard members with 1.5 million messages. To find out about advertising opportunities, contact TitanJeff.
  • The Tip Jar

    For those of you interested in helping the cause, we offer The Tip Jar. For $2 a month, you can become a subscriber and enjoy goTitans.com without ads.

    Hit the Tip Jar