GleeHater

Question: what are your thoughts on the evolution of the West Coast Offense? Personally, I feel it runs deeper than just "Walsh created it". I want to know your thoughts.

 

Ah! I'm glad you asked. The term "West Coast Offense", as it is now commonly used, derives from a remark made by then-New York Giants Bill Parcells after the Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers 17-3 in the 1985 playoffs. Parcells, a believer in tough defense over finesse-oriented offense, scornfully derided the 49ers' offense with the statement, "What do you think of that West Coast Offense now?" In 1993, a Bernie Kosar quotation used to describe the 1993 Dallas Cowboys' offense as 'West Coast offense' was publicized by Sports Illustrated writer Paul Zimmerman ("Dr. Z"). Originally Kosar had meant a comparison to the "Air Coryell" system used by west coast teams in the 1970s, the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders. A reporter mistakenly applied Kosar's quotation about the Air Coryell system to the 1980s-era attack of Walsh's San Francisco 49ers. Initially, Walsh resisted having the term misapplied to his own distinct system (Zimmermann noted that an article so misapplying the term led to an upset Walsh phone call to Zimmermann - "He called me up....(saying) that wasn't his offense."), but the moniker stuck. Now the term is commonly used to refer to a range of pass-oriented offenses that may not be closely-related to either the Air Coryell system or Walsh's pass-strategy. coach
Kosar used the term to describe the offense formalized by Sid Gillman with the AFL Chargers in the 1960s and later by Don Coryell's St. Louis CardinalsAl Davis, an assistant under Gillman, also carried his version to the Oakland Raiders, where his successors John Rauch, John Madden, and Tom Flores continued to employ and expand upon its basic principles. This is the "West Coast Offense" as Kosar originally used the term. However, it is now commonly referred to as the "Air Coryell" timed system, and instead the term West Coast Offense is usually used to describe Bill Walsh's system. and Chargers in the 1970s and 1980s.
The offense uses a specific naming system, with the routes for wide receivers and tight ends receiving three digit numbers, and routes for backs having unique names. For example, a pass play in 3 digit form might be "Split Right 787 check swing, check V". (see Offensive Nomenclature). This provides an efficient way to communicate many different plays with minimal memorization. Conversely, the West Coast Offense could in theory have more freedom, since route combinations are not limited by 0-9 digits, but at the price of much more memorization required by the players.
Walsh formulated what has become popularly known as the West Coast Offense during his tenure as assistant coach for the Cincinnati BengalsPaul Brown. Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson would be the first player to successfully implement Walsh's system, going on to have a successful 16-year career in the NFL, making four trips to the Pro Bowl, winning four passing titles, the 1981 NFL MVP award, and setting the record for completion percentage in a season in 1982 (70.66%). from 1968–75, while working under the tutelage of mentor
Walsh installed a modified version of this system when he became head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Walsh's 49ers won three Super BowlsJoe Montana. As a result, Walsh's version has come to be known as the "West Coast Offense". Montana thrived for many years as the starting QB for the 49ers. He captured 4 Super Bowl titles, 3 Super Bowl MVP awards, and 2 AP NFL MVP titles while in San Francisco in the 1980s. during this period, behind the passing abilities of legendary quarterback
Several of Walsh's coordinators went on to successfully implement this system at other teams. George Seifert won two Super Bowls with the 49ers; once with Joe Montana at quarterback in 1989, and later with Steve Young in 1994. Mike Shanahan won two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos in 1997 & 1998, utilising the leadership and passing skills of quarterback John Elway. Shanahan's run-heavy variation of the offense is also known for finding unheralded running backs, inclunding former NFL MVP Terrell Davis, and then turning them into league-leading rushers behind small yet powerful offensive lines. Mike Holmgren won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers in 1996 behind the quarterbacking of 3-time NFL MVP Brett Favre. Holmgren also coached in two others; first with the Packers in the 1997 season, and then with the Seattle Seahawks in the 2005 season. One of Holmgren's assistants, Jon Gruden, went on to win a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2002 season.
LaVell Edwards and Dewey Warren created an offensive system similar to the West Coast Offense at Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1973.
One reason for the success of this version of the offense was in its simplicity. Norm Chow said the offenses had around 12 basic pass plays and 5 basic run plays which were run from a variety of formations, with only some plays tagged for extra versatility, so that the players knew the offense by the second day of practice.
Bill Walsh's West Coast Offense differs from traditional offense by emphasizing a short, horizontal passing attack to help stretch the defense out, thus opening up options for longer running plays and longer passes that can achieve greater gains. The West Coast Offense as implemented under Walsh features precisely run pass patterns by the receivers that make up about 65% to 80% of the offensive scheme. With the defense stretched out, the offense is then free to focus the remaining plays on longer throws of more than 14 yards and mid to long yard rushes.
Walsh's West Coast Offense attempts to open up running and passing lanes for the backs and receivers to exploit, by causing the defense to concentrate on short passes. Since most down and distance situations can be attacked with a pass or a run, the intent is to make offensive play calling unpredictable and thus keep the defense's play "honest", forcing defenders to be prepared for a multitude of possible offensive plays rather than focussing aggressively on one likely play from the offense.

 

Impressive. Now, your take on Roderick Mullen, plz.

 

Wiki got that shit from GleeHater.

 

This thread rules, and Im not being sarcastic. Lol. And yes, I know GH used wiki. I just give credit to the sense of humor.

 

Might I simply direct you to his facebook page as I doubt that I could do him justice, even with my highly developed copy/pasting skills.


http://www.facebook.com/people/Roderick-Mullen/100000144668129

 

don't get why "this thread rules" . .. amusing name and avatar though. But should you poke fun at Moses, especially this time of year?

 

I was being facetious and a little sarcastic. Rake, quit following me around and talking about my posts when they're not aimed at you. Im beginning to think you have a raging hard on for me. If you want to suck my dick, just ask.

 

Translated, Im calling him a bitch.