Gase’s offense is centered around quick and intermediate passing that force defensive backs to play closer to their man at the line of scrimmage. He combines that with a heavy zone-rushing scheme dose, at least when he has a back who can handle a heavy workload, which forces the safeties closer to the box.
Once that happens, Gase takes shots down the field. it’s the perfect offense for the Jets, for multiple reasons.
Darnold thrived on intermediate passing last year. So, Gase’s offense that focuses so heavily on those passes is a perfect match for Darnold’s skill set.
Gase has been mostly good for running games. Since becoming the offensive coordinator in Denver in 2013 Gase has had four years where his rushing offense was ranked in the top half of the league in DVOA. That includes three years where they ranked top 10 in the league. 2017 was the only year where Gase had what anyone would call a bad rushing offense. In 2017, the Dolphins rushing offense ranked 31st in DVOA. That was the year that Gase had Jay Cutler as his starting QB, and traded Jay Ajayi mid-season.
The run game will be a major part of the Jets offense this year. Gase isn’t the kind of guy who establishes the run to open up the passing game like Jeremy Bates. He’s the opposite; Gase loves to throw the ball. He wants to keep defenses on their toes and provided a taste of that Thursday. The Jets threw the ball 38 times and ran it 24 times. On first down, Gase called 10 runs and 18 passes last night. Those numbers are tilted because of the second half when Gase threw the ball more. In the first half, Gase called seven runs and six passes. Gase’s unpredictable play calling should open up the run game in a way that wasn’t there last year with Jeremy Bates calling plays.
The biggest difference between this year and last year is Le’Veon Bell. Bell may not have played last year, but he is still one of the best backs in the NFL. How Gase uses him and how effective he is will rely a lot on how the offensive line looks. Regardless, Bell will force teams to respect the Jets run game. Gase has only had one other All-Pro RB since 2013, and that was Frank Gore last year over a decade since he was an All-Pro. Gase has never had talent at RB like Le’Veon, so there really is no precedent for how Gase will utilize him in his offense. The closest is likely how he used Moreno in 2013 when he had over 1,000 rushing yards and over 500 receiving yards. If that’s the case, then Bell is in for a huge.
The names are all recognizable, the offensive line is improved and the young franchise quarterback is in place. Adam Gase should be the ingredient that puts it all together in a tidy way this coming season.
So we all know what happened at the beginning of this season from the Kissing Fool to a HC/OC/Play Caller who failed to make changes to fit the roles of his backup/third string signal caller whom lacked the ability and expectations of the franchise quarterback on the roster. But what of the rushing attack there has been next to nothing positive. Only Bell has been at the helm in the backfield, and we have yet to see anyone else get a shot to share the load and will we even when Darnold gets back under center. To this point the short passing attack has been bubble, receiver screens with the occasion of an outlet pass in the flat. Where are the slants, dig routes and how bout out routes with receivers like RA and DT whom thrive on making those sideline grabs using their height to their advantage. Le'Veon Bell is also a very good receiver, not to mention we have another runner in Montgomery whom was and is a receiver. The match ups we have are not being assembled and there is no reason for this from an offensive minded coach whom lives to have this type of challenges. If things don't change then it will be up to the front office to make the necessary change to the Head Coach. Frank Pollack could be interim HC at least the OC. Gregg Williams has the balls to get the most out of his players and wouldn't be his first rodeo to take over the helm from a failing Head Coach.
Once that happens, Gase takes shots down the field. it’s the perfect offense for the Jets, for multiple reasons.
Darnold thrived on intermediate passing last year. So, Gase’s offense that focuses so heavily on those passes is a perfect match for Darnold’s skill set.
- Firstly, Darnold’s ability to succeed when the play breaks down is simply magical. He did multiple times last year, and it means that a play is never dead. Sam’s pass-catchers know that and are always fighting to get open. Sam’s improvisational ability makes the Jets offense that much more unpredictable and difficult to prepare for.
- Secondly, Gase loves his slot receivers and the Jets have a good one. Jamison Crowder was slowed down by a foot injury last season and didn’t have the best quarterback play after Alex Smith’s injury. Don’t let his numbers from last year fool you, he’s one of the best slot receivers in the NFL and Gase loves those shift guys in the slot.
- Thirdly, Gase doesn’t go to the deep ball well often, but when he does, it’s almost always effective. Robby Anderson will take the role in Gase’s offense that Kenny Stills had in for the Dolphins.
- Lastly, Gase gets to use his running backs in the passing game again. Le’Veon Bell is the best receiving back in football and has easily earned that title with his play. Bell has had over 600 yards receiving in three of his five seasons in the NFL, which includes his 2017 and 2016 campaigns.
Gase has been mostly good for running games. Since becoming the offensive coordinator in Denver in 2013 Gase has had four years where his rushing offense was ranked in the top half of the league in DVOA. That includes three years where they ranked top 10 in the league. 2017 was the only year where Gase had what anyone would call a bad rushing offense. In 2017, the Dolphins rushing offense ranked 31st in DVOA. That was the year that Gase had Jay Cutler as his starting QB, and traded Jay Ajayi mid-season.
The run game will be a major part of the Jets offense this year. Gase isn’t the kind of guy who establishes the run to open up the passing game like Jeremy Bates. He’s the opposite; Gase loves to throw the ball. He wants to keep defenses on their toes and provided a taste of that Thursday. The Jets threw the ball 38 times and ran it 24 times. On first down, Gase called 10 runs and 18 passes last night. Those numbers are tilted because of the second half when Gase threw the ball more. In the first half, Gase called seven runs and six passes. Gase’s unpredictable play calling should open up the run game in a way that wasn’t there last year with Jeremy Bates calling plays.
The biggest difference between this year and last year is Le’Veon Bell. Bell may not have played last year, but he is still one of the best backs in the NFL. How Gase uses him and how effective he is will rely a lot on how the offensive line looks. Regardless, Bell will force teams to respect the Jets run game. Gase has only had one other All-Pro RB since 2013, and that was Frank Gore last year over a decade since he was an All-Pro. Gase has never had talent at RB like Le’Veon, so there really is no precedent for how Gase will utilize him in his offense. The closest is likely how he used Moreno in 2013 when he had over 1,000 rushing yards and over 500 receiving yards. If that’s the case, then Bell is in for a huge.
The names are all recognizable, the offensive line is improved and the young franchise quarterback is in place. Adam Gase should be the ingredient that puts it all together in a tidy way this coming season.
So we all know what happened at the beginning of this season from the Kissing Fool to a HC/OC/Play Caller who failed to make changes to fit the roles of his backup/third string signal caller whom lacked the ability and expectations of the franchise quarterback on the roster. But what of the rushing attack there has been next to nothing positive. Only Bell has been at the helm in the backfield, and we have yet to see anyone else get a shot to share the load and will we even when Darnold gets back under center. To this point the short passing attack has been bubble, receiver screens with the occasion of an outlet pass in the flat. Where are the slants, dig routes and how bout out routes with receivers like RA and DT whom thrive on making those sideline grabs using their height to their advantage. Le'Veon Bell is also a very good receiver, not to mention we have another runner in Montgomery whom was and is a receiver. The match ups we have are not being assembled and there is no reason for this from an offensive minded coach whom lives to have this type of challenges. If things don't change then it will be up to the front office to make the necessary change to the Head Coach. Frank Pollack could be interim HC at least the OC. Gregg Williams has the balls to get the most out of his players and wouldn't be his first rodeo to take over the helm from a failing Head Coach.
