Posted by MikeT23 on 9/26/2011 12:10:00 PM (view original):
Like most defensive-minded coaches, Fox wants to win with running and clock control. He'd love to run for 3, 3 and 4 for the first down all day then force a 3 and out when the other team has the ball. I don't know if Denver has the personnel for that. Of course, with Orton under center, I'd want to run the ball too.
Most speficially, they don't have the offensive line for it right now. They don't clear any lanes, or provide a solid pocket. That's not Orton's fault, but it's certainly making him a really unproductive passer. I'm starting to feel like Tebow is the perfect QB for Fox. When the defense stacks the box for the run or collapses the pocket, he can burn them with a 20 yard run. That will help keep them honest. Right now, with Orton back there, there's nothing stopping defenses from bringing the house every play.