I don’t see the run, run, pass pattern as a symptom of Pete holding back the offense. What I do see of that is that last night like years before we got accused of simple high school routes and concepts. That we are predictable and basic on offense. That when we need 4 yards on third, 2 guys are running off defenders for a deep shot to DK that takes way too long when everyone knows the defense is blitzing
I think Pete meddles too much. I think this happens because he hires people that allow him to meddle in their game plans. It was most obvious with Norton and Scotty. He is the best player coach in the league. He is the best culture setter in the league. But he needs to step away from the pure play to play, drive to drive play calling on either side. I think his most effective role would be as an overseer that empowers his guys.
I don’t even think we have seen a sustained period of Shane Waldron offense. He came from the McVay tree. What are the staples of that offense? Heavy Play action, heavy zone, crossing routes and screens. This offense has periods of this but nothing consistent. Instead we have the same problems from the Wilson era. Gashed in the interior OL, non committal running game, long developing routes and a QB that holds on too long and has to scramble for a play. The constant throughout the years is Pete. He needs to let the guy do what he was hired to do
Commit to the run. Only like 6 runs vs the Rams in the 2nd half, and we were up!
Also move the project, use the TEs and screens.
Stop the run on D
He’s not great but he will end up being the fall guy for Pete, Geno and the offense at large