Anyone who's able to watch this game have an explanation as to why Freeman's not getting the ball at all (aside from the TD run)? They just think they're good enough to win without him?
Because the run game is sucking balls. The few runs that I have been able to catch (between getting ready for this stupid wedding) have been a total disaster.
They've been doing a lot of screens and swing passes, and seem to want to run outside with their speed guys. Also, could be they don't trust this young OL to open holes?
It seems like they have opened things up. There just didn't seem to be much cohesion early on... which I guess makes sense considering how much of the starting unit is new.
The run game has not been stuffed...just less explosive plays than we're used to. Helfrich seems to be playing conservative.
I like this young defense, they are very athletic and aggressive. This defense is looking a hell of a lot better than it did under Chef Boyardee.