McVay's personnel grouping suggests more success for Goff...
| May 16, 2017 05:39AM |
Sean McVay's personnel grouping suggests more success for Jared Goff
[theramswire.usatoday.com]
Bryan Kalbrosky
One way to predict the offensive success for the Rams under Sean McVay next season is to compare personnel groupings from his previous team.
The “11” personnel group consists of one running back, one tight and three wide receivers. As an offensive coordinator last season, McVay used this personnel grouping much higher than the 60% average rate in the NFL.
NFL offenses spend over 50% of their snaps in 11 personnel, queuing defenses to play a 'sub' package such as Nickel and Big Nickel.
— Zach Dunn (@ZachSDunn) April 29, 2017
Due to the popularity of this 11 personnel, teams add an extra defensive back (the nickel) to cover the third receiver on the field. It is advantageous because teams can use the tight end and their running back in pass protection or they can have them as part of the route as well.
According to SharpFootballStats.com, Washington operated in the 11 personnel for 73% of 736 total plays in 2016. The Rams, meanwhile, operated in the 11 personnel for 66% of 634 total plays last season.
Washington called passes on 70% of attempts while in the 11 personnel. For comparison, Los Angeles passed on 71% of similar attempts.
However, the Rams had successful passes just 33% of the time while Washington had a successful pass on 49% of attempts.
Matt LaFleur, the offensive coordinator for the Rams, was the quarterback coach of the Falcons. Last season, Atlanta was successful on 48% of pass attempts in the 11 personnel.
Greg Olson, now the quarterback coach for the Rams, was the offensive coordinator of Jacksonville. In 2016, the Jaguars was successful on 44% of passes while operating in this personnel as well.
NFL.com explains what is needed for success in the 11 personnel. First, a team needs a quarterback with a strong arm.
They also need a flex tight end; the report says many teams interested in this personnel group “have traded for or used a high draft pick” for someone like this, which the Rams have done this offseason. This tight end is expected to have between 50 and 100 catches.
Other criteria include an “x” receiver to beat press coverage, a slot receiver and a “z” receiver who can open the field with speed.
The team will also need a running back that is a threat as a runner and as a receiver, which Gurley has been in the past.
“11” Personnel Projection
Jared Goff (Q
Todd Gurley (R
Gerald Everett (TE)
Robert Woods (X)
Tavon Austin (Z)
Cooper Kupp (Slot)
Note: Credit to Brandon Bate for pointing out the discrepancy of success between Los Angeles and Washington for the 11 personnel.
[theramswire.usatoday.com]
Bryan Kalbrosky
One way to predict the offensive success for the Rams under Sean McVay next season is to compare personnel groupings from his previous team.
The “11” personnel group consists of one running back, one tight and three wide receivers. As an offensive coordinator last season, McVay used this personnel grouping much higher than the 60% average rate in the NFL.
NFL offenses spend over 50% of their snaps in 11 personnel, queuing defenses to play a 'sub' package such as Nickel and Big Nickel.
— Zach Dunn (@ZachSDunn) April 29, 2017
Due to the popularity of this 11 personnel, teams add an extra defensive back (the nickel) to cover the third receiver on the field. It is advantageous because teams can use the tight end and their running back in pass protection or they can have them as part of the route as well.
According to SharpFootballStats.com, Washington operated in the 11 personnel for 73% of 736 total plays in 2016. The Rams, meanwhile, operated in the 11 personnel for 66% of 634 total plays last season.
Washington called passes on 70% of attempts while in the 11 personnel. For comparison, Los Angeles passed on 71% of similar attempts.
However, the Rams had successful passes just 33% of the time while Washington had a successful pass on 49% of attempts.
Matt LaFleur, the offensive coordinator for the Rams, was the quarterback coach of the Falcons. Last season, Atlanta was successful on 48% of pass attempts in the 11 personnel.
Greg Olson, now the quarterback coach for the Rams, was the offensive coordinator of Jacksonville. In 2016, the Jaguars was successful on 44% of passes while operating in this personnel as well.
NFL.com explains what is needed for success in the 11 personnel. First, a team needs a quarterback with a strong arm.
They also need a flex tight end; the report says many teams interested in this personnel group “have traded for or used a high draft pick” for someone like this, which the Rams have done this offseason. This tight end is expected to have between 50 and 100 catches.
Other criteria include an “x” receiver to beat press coverage, a slot receiver and a “z” receiver who can open the field with speed.
The team will also need a running back that is a threat as a runner and as a receiver, which Gurley has been in the past.
“11” Personnel Projection
Jared Goff (Q
Todd Gurley (R
Gerald Everett (TE)
Robert Woods (X)
Tavon Austin (Z)
Cooper Kupp (Slot)
Note: Credit to Brandon Bate for pointing out the discrepancy of success between Los Angeles and Washington for the 11 personnel.
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