the thing is they didnt abandon the run
Nah I'm not putting any of this on the defense. They did what they needed to do. The offense couldn't even get 20 points, that's terrible.
Not really excusing Lamar but if Monken and Harbs were committed to running the ball I doubt he would be able to constantly check out of calls like that.
We can blame Monken though. They called maybe 8-9 designed running plays all game and the backs got 6 combined carries while they also didn’t even call short passes to beat the blitz while Lamar was under pressure all game. It’s not like they’re the 2008-10 colts where everyone knows they can’t run so they don’t bother trying. They’re the best running team in the league and didn’t seem to even want their quarterback (who is the best running quarterback ever) to run. At the end of the day, their offense is built around the run and they decided to try to throw deep all day like they’re the 1998 Vikings. I think Lamar barely had even 325 rushing yards on designed runs this season for more context.
nah if the defense is leaving huge running lanes open like they were in the 4th quarter Lamar has to take those yardsIf Zay does not get stripped crossing the goal line, the Ravens will most likely win this game on Lamar's arm.
He doesn't need to run. Run it back next year we will win.
Lamar shares blame. When you got 2 MVPs you have to shoulder it.
Seriously question what film was Lamar watching last week. Did he not see Josh Allen carve up the Chiefs defense in the middle of the field?
Lamar missed a couple throws in the first half and had that unforgivably bad pick in the 4th, but nobody else on the offense or the coaching staff was any good. Edwards had a 15 yard run on the touchdown drive and had 2 attempts the entire rest of the game. Lamar threw the ball 37 times, took 4 sacks, and ran 4-5 times when he was chased out of the pocket and took off since nobody was open. That’s 44-45 passing plays called to 11-12 rushing plays called. Unless you have Peyton Manning and the collection of guys he was throwing to under center, that’s unacceptable.
Moken definitely deserves blame for this piss poor gameplan but if Lamar plays better we win this game
Thank you. They aren’t awful at the skill positions, but they’re nowhere near good enough to ask Lamar to drop back to pass 45 times against the #2 defense in the league.
We have enough skill players on offense. We just completely decided to abandon the offensive play style that got us here in the first place.
