There's no way we are saving plays..it is mid-season. That seems illogical and makes no sense.
I think Gilbert should be to blamed for the offensive performances as he is the leader of the offense. Just like if your sales are down, you would put the "onus" on the manager first, then move up the chain of command.
But the problem is a full-body of work. I believe we haven't seen more variety in play-calling is because everything starts in the trenches. And right now those guys can't seem to get it together. And it is the whole group. Watching the Tulsa game, Norman and Atterbury were having major difficulties. Although, I believe their struggles is not only their wrong-doing but also the guys next to them as well. They, as a group, are not blocking well. How can Gilbert possibly call a more sophisticated play than the runs up the middle with occasional WR bubble screens, and taking deep shots?
It's also a domino effect. How can we ask Barnett not to stare down his first read when he knows somebody will be coming around the edge in a split second? He is purely using his instincts in trying to make something happen with the number 1 receiver. In addition, the 2nd read is not even in his break yet. There's just not enough time for BB to go down his progressions.
And I think this was also the case last year. But the major difference was we had a guy named Quinton Flowers. Dynamic with his feet, 3 plus years of game experience, and a big arm (albeit not the most accurate), but just enough to keep defenses honest.
Gotta give Gilbert or whoever credit for bringing in an extra blocker. I'd say let's work off of that philosophy instead of going down the same path, because you guys are right about one thing...we're not going to beat the teams in our bottom half of the schedule.