Running the ball is a Shanahan strength trait, whether Denver, Wash, ATL, Niners – that’s what he do,.. of course the 2 biggest moments where he “should’ve ran the ball –(ala Super bowls)
- and he did not do so. - Results led to losses.
- It’s not just the Niners running the ball – but it’s a way, ..it’s a design, .. it’s how they scheme and involve their RBs into game in both vs the run.. and pass game.
They designed “ misdirection” in their runs and pass. They involved Deebo’s, their primary receiver acts as a RB in the backfield, and their trap-zone scheme
emphasizes- opens cutback lanes for the runner.
Kellen it's just run up the middle gut, whether out of shotgun, or deep hand off ...
- Kellen simply does not have a single clue in how to best involve and scheme his RBs, imo. Never used in RB screens, you rarely see misdirection plays (last was zeke coming from right to left out of backfield for big pass gain vs Washington
Another rare was the pitch sweep to Pollard for a TD vs Saints last year.