The evolution of Weis's offensive philosophy

by Spesh , Los Angeles, Friday, April 24, 2009, 19:15 (6241 days ago) @ Jay

Then:

"I could care less," Weis responded, when asked whether he wanted a 50-50 run-pass mix. But then he referred to the Patriots' final stats from 2004: 530 called pass plays, 524 called runs.

"We don't go into a game and say we're going to be 50-50," Weis said. "We may run it 50 times and throw it 20 times. We're going to do what works. Pretty simple philosophy."

October 2008:

"I'd prefer not to do that. I'd prefer not to throw it 50 times and run it 25 times. I'd prefer not to do that. You know, that being said, I've always been a guy who believed in balance. I always believe that it makes things a heck of a lot easier on the quarterback if you can run the ball. It makes it a lot easier.

April 2009:

"It has been a major focus. We looked back at all the teams that played in the BCS, took the highs and lows, and said here is what the teams in the BCS is doing, and those teams were averaging over 4.6 yards per carry and we were averaging 3.3. It all starts with the run game. If you can run the ball, everything is easier. Protection is easier, throwing the ball is easier, everything is easier. It all starts with being able to control the line of scrimmage."