NFL: Interesting Article on Musgrave's "Predictable" offense in Minnesota

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(09-17-2011 11:48 AM)Peyton Wrote:  A person can make the "Mularkey isn't the problem" argument, and a person can make the "Ryan isn't the problem" argument, but a person can't make both of those arguments.

The offense is regressing and one of those guys is the reason why.

You could technically argue it's the OL and have a point, but I agree with your larger point.

I think it's a bit of both. I think most of the blame falls on Mularkey (for unsophisticated route combos and scheming) but there are probably a few QBs who could carry out Mularkey's offense better.

I think they're just mismatched. Mularkey's offense seems like it would thrive on a good deep ball thrower who can put it up to guys running go routes, as well as drill in the curls. Ryan would excel with a more spread system in which his mind is the most important element, and his demonstrated ability to adjust to a D and get rid of the ball in less than 2 seconds is highlighted...and since the routes are more multiple, it's far more likely one of those guys is running free or open in the 2 seconds.

I don't think either are elite, but I feel I can nearly guarantee neither will become so with each other.