McVay tried to make a center out of Avila, whose position is left guard. Failed.
Tried to make a substitute guard out of Limmer, whose position is center, failed.
Coach Limmer up (the techniques he lacks as a pass blocker can be taught; the seperhuman strength he has to implement those skills, once acquired, acnnot) leave him at center, find a journeman pro, lunchpail-carrying blue collar utility interior lineman somewhere and bring him is as a three-position depth piece - if such is available.
If not, put somebody (Deitch?) in and if need be, simplify the playcalling to reduce the errors as he plays within his own skill set and limited experience. Expand the playbook as they learn.
Within that, trust the playmakers to make plays. Davante or Puka can break one any time they have the ball in their hands. Williams can get you fifteen on a three-yard play. Corum? Maybe him, too.
There comes a time, I keep saying, where you have to put your hand in the dirt, dig deep within yourself, and play basic
mano a mano football. I'd like to see that more often - especially in the red zone and on third and short. Try to fool 'em by throwing long on third and short just once per game, if that.
Too cute is
too cute. And McVay hasn't realized it, dialed that back yet.
