Pittsburgh Steelers' Offense: Fixing the Flaws in the Jet Sweep Strategy

I break down the Pittsburgh Steelers' flawed use of jet sweeps, exposing the irony of relying on receivers to make key blocks, and call for a shift towards trusting Kenny to put the ball down the field for improved offensive performance. • Discover the secrets behind the Pittsburgh Steelers' use of jet sweeps to dominate on offense. • Learn the effectiveness of various blocking schemes to enhance jet sweep plays. • Uncover the critical role of player qualification in executing successful blocking strategies. • Delve into the risks and rewards of different running plays in football. • Explore the logic behind trusting quarterback Kenny over riskier running options. Timestamped summary of this episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction, Joe Rockey introduces the episode and explains that it will focus on how the Steelers do their jet sweeps. 00:01:40 - Breaking down a failed end-around play, Joe breaks down a Steeler end-around play and explains why it failed due to a lack of numbers and poor blocking. 00:02:54 - Successful jet sweep to Johnson, Joe analyzes a successful jet sweep to Johnson and points out the well-drawn numbers advantage, but notes that some blocking mistakes were made. 00:06:07 - Criticizing forced end-around plays, Joe criticizes forced end-around plays, using the example of a failed play to Sims, citing basic math and poor blocking as the reasons for failure. 00:08:34 - Conclusion and hope for the future, Joe concludes by explaining the importance of abandoning failed plays like jet sweeps and trusting Kenny Pickett to put the ball downfield, teasing tomorrow's episode focusing on Kenny's development. Breaking down a failed end-around play The first topic discussed in the podcast is the analysis of a failed end-around play. End-around plays, also known as jet sweeps, are executed within the offensive line, where the wide receiver goes in motion, and the quarterback hands them the ball. These plays can be quite effective when performed correctly, but if not executed well, the results may lead to a loss of yardage or even a fumble. Examining failed plays helps in understanding the mistakes made and finding solutions to improve the team's offensive performance. Joe Rockey explores the first example of the Steelers' jet sweep against Tampa Bay, where things went wrong from the beginning. There were too many players lining up, which prevented the lead blocker from sealing the edge. Additionally, the lateral play did not transition into a vertical play, leading to stagnation and no progress being made. Joe identifies the issues in this example and reveals the importance of ensuring the correct lineup and necessary blocking to make these plays successful. Criticizing forced end-around plays Forced end-around plays or jet sweeps involve setting up a receiver to make a key block against the defense. However, these plays can have a high risk of failure if not executed correctly with the right personnel. In the podcast, Joe Rockey expresses concerns about the overreliance on such plays in the Steelers' offense. Joe is critical of the Steelers' strategy to rely heavily on receivers making key blocks, as they may not possess the proper skill set to perform them effectively, much like guards are not meant to run between tackles. He emphasizes the importance of employing players according to their strengths for improved performance. Joe's perspective on this issue contributes significantly to a better understanding of the team's offensive tactics. Improved offensive performance Improving one's offensive performance holds immense importance in order to achieve success on the field. It is vital to identify and address any weaknesses and make necessary adjustments to bring forth positive results. The podcast underlines these aspects to help listeners grasp the relevance of the topic at hand. Joe Rockey suggests leaning more towards trusting Kenny and allowing him to put the ball down the field rather than relying on risky plays like forced jet sweeps. He believes letting Kenny take charge will lead to increased efficiency and an overall better offensive performance. Joe's insights provide valuable guidance for those who analyze and follow the Steelers' offensive strategies to achieve improved results. Running plays that guarantee failure such as these... are almost the same as getting a sack. - Joe Rockey Trust Kenny, let him put the ball down field. - Joe Rockey Don't treat them as running backs... draw better plays. - Joe Rockey

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