1) There are big rumors floating on other sites and social media. One is a quote from Dak Moore that, "we're adding some new plays this week," and implied that the offense is going to be different? With only a few days to practice them--I hope it works out.

2) There are rumors about the offensive line being shaken up further. It was surprising enough to have Gernorris Wilson in at right tackle, but Fox Crader came in at left tackle late in the game? More shake-ups coming?

3) Since there appear to be no lingering effects from the concussion--we have a chance of seeing Dante Moore?

It is common to have these kind of rumors floating after such an offensive disaster, and usually....most turn out to be just that--rumors. But sometimes there is validity to what has been whispered....

I have no idea if any of it is true, but as long as we are discussing all the elements of the game--I thought I'd add more stuff to consider.

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All very encouraging. At this point, we don't have anything to lose (except for Civil War in a nobody-cares bowl), so why not try everything. In fact, let's do it in game and adjust quickly when things stop working! That would be real progress.

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by DuckFan93

I hope something changes for the better because we don't seem to be the Ducks that we have known.

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One has to wonder why this has to be done nearly mid season? What have the coaches been doing all year? What do they do during the bye week? Why do we spend so much money on an O line that seemingly fails to properly protect seemingly a majority of the time? Why can't we either identify O Line talent and/or coach them up? Why does it seem we never beat teams based on scheme or coaching but on talent? Hoping our D can contain The Manhunter this week.

I hear Tommy Tofu is being moved to the slot as an extra blocker and for go routes.

Dak is moving to tailback to make sure the QB can get the ball in his hands.

Dylan Raiola is moving to left tackle because he understands the importance of giving the QB time to throw and is super motivated to block.

Dan Lanning is moving up to the box to smack Mehringer in the head every time he calls a play that isn't suited for the defensive scheme the opponent is running.

Alique Terry will replace the Duck doing 10 pushups additively every time there is a TFL or a sack on us. (Dan Lanning expects the crowd to jeer him on Saturday)

Desperate times call for desperate measures. You heard it here first! (because obviously none of this is true)

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Solar

Putting Fox Crader back at LT makes the most sense. He did well in spot duty last season at that position and I honestly didn't understand why Coach Terry moved him over to RT where he's been less than adequate. The OL seemed to stabilize a bit late in the UCLA game with him back there, at least enough for Brock to have a chance to make some plays.

Leaving Fox at LT at least (maybe) solves half the issue at the tackle spots. Gernorris isn't particularly great but if he can be at least average at RT then the only remaining issue are the guard spots where they can't seem to get any push for run blocking.

5 minutes ago, kirklandduck said:

the only remaining issue are the guard spots where they can't seem to get any push for run blocking.

The problems at left guard are severe....IMHO.

Rumor is Justin Herbert has asked the Chargers to release him so he can go play for a better team and come back to the Ducks.

3 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:

The problems at left guard are severe....IMHO.

Agree. Compounding the issue is that Dave Iuli at RG isn't particular good at run blocking either 😬

1 minute ago, Ktmguy2018 said:

Rumor is Justin Herbert has asked the Chargers to release him so he can go play for a better team and come back to the Ducks.

Just what we need, another "deer in the headlights" quarterback.

36 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:

The problems at left guard are severe....IMHO.

Yeah, the problems are so severe at the guard position that we are not only not generating PUSH for the running game, we are often getting pushed backwards spontaneously with the snap of the ball! It's amazing how quickly plays are blown up by middle of the road defensive lineman. Jeez, how bad can it get?

Doubt the changes apply to staff yet. I do think this may be Mehringer's last chance at sole play-calling duties. Personally, I'd say A'lique Terry should be the first guy to go. I believe he was able to hide is inadequacies at developing players through the transfer portal the last couple of years. When he had experienced, good linemen, he looked good. Now he has a bunch of raw talent that needs to be coached up and it just doesn't look like it is happening.

The personnel on the O-Line really can't change that much because Lanning has already tried that and has seen the results. My guess is schematically, he will put an emphasis on getting the ball out quick (gets Jamari Johnson involved), not throwing on the back foot, and digging into the run game more decisively.

I still think we need to make the QB more of a run threat to keep defenses from selling out on our RBs. I cant imagine that they haven't practiced the read-option this season. With a still-in-development line, it would allow much more wiggle room to get yards up the field rather than hoping the line can constantly get push for runs up the middle.

How about changing from 7 turnovers to 1 or less. Offensive play calling did not call for those TOs.

I'll also back A'lique Terry. Three straight Joe Moore semifinalists. Good recruiter and proven results. One "off year" is not a Titanic moment in my opinion.

I think a lot of discontent is the fact that we all thought this was "our year". Well, we were wrong. The DLine is more of a culprit than the we-knew-there-would-be-growing-pains OLine.

Although the D was dang good in only giving up 17 points in a 7 TO game.