OL Analysis 1st Down Production (Running Log)

Really enjoying the stressed attention you are placing on the first downs. It's something that is always right there in front of us, but not something I really delved deeply into.

damn! Didn't read

Originally posted by oldman9er:
Really enjoying the stressed attention you are placing on the first downs. It's something that is always right there in front of us, but not something I really delved deeply into.

Thanks OM9. Can't do it w/o you, man.

It was just an observation I noticed from back in the old WCO days and seems to still carry over now.

Alex also stated this exact goal (better gains on 1st down) in the offseason so I wanted to see how we are doing. The goal for year 2 of the WCO installation was to increase 3rd down & RZ %'s and we've done a good job so far. But where we made the best improvement is on 1st down to put us in easier positions to be successful on 2nd and 3rd and RZ downs...it all starts with the 1st down! You will see the same trend with consistently successful offenses as well...stellar on 1st downs!

PS: And the best part is we haven't played a complete game yet AND we already beat two of the best teams in the NFL back-to-back, rather easily!

I miss the three runs up the gut followed by the punt. Real style.

Originally posted by English:
I miss the three runs up the gut followed by the punt. Real style.

With an occasional one of these to keep them REALLY off balance

NC thanks for the detail. That is one of the things I enjoyed about the old 49ers, just slowly and methodically going down the field. Then in the second half our first possession we would just slowly and methodically go down the field and the other team could not stop it. We had a good lead, the defense protected the lead, and then we would run out the clock and win the game. Our first possession against Detroit was a thing of beauty and efficiency. Now I would like 4-5 of those possessions in a row in the first half, and 1-2 of them in the second half and then win the game. I also would like to see a few slants in each game as well. Hopefully each week we get a little more proficient and effective in our game plan and our game execution.

Originally posted by Ninefan56:
NC thanks for the detail. That is one of the things I enjoyed about the old 49ers, just slowly and methodically going down the field. Then in the second half our first possession we would just slowly and methodically go down the field and the other team could not stop it. We had a good lead, the defense protected the lead, and then we would run out the clock and win the game. Our first possession against Detroit was a thing of beauty and efficiency. Now I would like 4-5 of those possessions in a row in the first half, and 1-2 of them in the second half and then win the game. I also would like to see a few slants in each game as well. Hopefully each week we get a little more proficient and effective in our game plan and our game execution.

Thank you for reading. No doubt the original WCO was "designed" (sound familiar Niner fans) to pass to set up the run and exploit mismatches with short and intermediate passing with an occasional post pattern if that happen to be the oppositions weakness. It was about starting fast (scripted plays) and scoring methodically. And then like you said, the second half is all about clock control, field positions, ST's, defense and dominating and wearing down the DL.

I would imagine (and you could see where we stalled above) we will see more strings of scoring like we had in GB (5 scoring drives in a row) but as year 2 of this WCO is installed, we'll see more elements being added, like the slant we saw with Crabtree and then some post patterns, more crossing routes, etc. But we're getting there WHILE beating two of the very best teams in the NFL. Not bad! I can't wait to see what this coaching staff is going to do with all these weapons including the ones who haven't even been used yet (Ginn, Jacobs, Jenkins & James). And with FA's wanting to play here again (esp. for Harbaugh) and 12 picks in the draft next year, we are witnessing the rebirth of a dynasty again, IMHO!

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by Ninefan56:
NC thanks for the detail. That is one of the things I enjoyed about the old 49ers, just slowly and methodically going down the field. Then in the second half our first possession we would just slowly and methodically go down the field and the other team could not stop it. We had a good lead, the defense protected the lead, and then we would run out the clock and win the game. Our first possession against Detroit was a thing of beauty and efficiency. Now I would like 4-5 of those possessions in a row in the first half, and 1-2 of them in the second half and then win the game. I also would like to see a few slants in each game as well. Hopefully each week we get a little more proficient and effective in our game plan and our game execution.

Thank you for reading. No doubt the original WCO was "designed" (sound familiar Niner fans) to pass to set up the run and exploit mismatches with short and intermediate passing with an occasional post pattern if that happen to be the oppositions weakness. It was about starting fast (scripted plays) and scoring methodically. And then like you said, the second half is all about clock control, field positions, ST's, defense and dominating and wearing down the DL.

I would imagine (and you could see where we stalled above) we will see more strings of scoring like we had in GB (5 scoring drives in a row) but as year 2 of this WCO is installed, we'll see more elements being added, like the slant we saw with Crabtree and then some post patterns, more crossing routes, etc. But we're getting there WHILE beating two of the very best teams in the NFL. Not bad! I can't wait to see what this coaching staff is going to do with all these weapons including the ones who haven't even been used yet (Ginn, Jacobs, Jenkins & James). And with FA's wanting to play here again (esp. for Harbaugh) and 12 picks in the draft next year, we are witnessing the rebirth of a dynasty again, IMHO!

Agree. Great post. I do believe this team is only gonna get much better and consistent as the season rolls along. I think we will have some rough games were we are hit and miss, but also some games where the offense will just look unstoppable all game long. This gonna be so exciting to watch for sure!

Originally posted by tohara3:
Agree. Great post. I do believe this team is only gonna get much better and consistent as the season rolls along. I think we will have some rough games were we are hit and miss, but also some games where the offense will just look unstoppable all game long. This gonna be so exciting to watch for sure!

This is exactly how I see it. We have to remember that certain teams are just going to match up better against us and we'll struggle (50/50) on both 1st and 3rd downs. Then there will be games where we just overmatch another team and just absolutely dominate on 1st and 3rd downs. So far we've started out fast and successful too. I'd like to see the fast start continue and a great success rate on 1st and 3rd downs for a complete game (with high RZ production, of course). When that happens, it's going to be a beautiful thing to watch! Thanks for reading/your comments!

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good job fellas. Really appreciate it

Thank you guys...OM9 made the play, I just made the easy tackle!

This was placed in the Alex Smith (2012) thread but it's more appropriate here...see, you all should listen to us sometimes. LOL

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Vikings game is up...see first page for the running log!