Rams line up quickly so McVay can call audibles

[RunKC]

New Rams coach Sean McVay is having a great year, and he’s doing it in part by calling audibles after his offense has already lined up.

As noted by Steven Ruiz of For The Win, Rams quarterback Jared Goff calls a lot of plays at the line of scrimmage, but it’s actually McVay who’s calling the plays, through the NFL’s coach-to-quarterback communication system. That becomes clear when you watch this NFL-produced video about Goff, in which viewers can hear that Goff is being told which audibles to call before he calls them.

The coach-to-quarterback communication system is turned off by a league official with 15 seconds remaining on the play clock, so the Rams line up quickly so that Goff, McVay and the coaches in the booth can scan the defense and still have time for McVay to relay instructions to Goff before the communications system is turned off.

It’s a smart way for McVay to guide his young quarterback. And it’s something we’re likely to see a lot more of — unless the NFL decides to change the coach-to-quarterback communication rules to prevent it.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...call-audibles/

[loochy]

who needs ol' kilobytes when nagy/reid can just radio in to mahomie?
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[ptlyon]

We would do that as well, but Smith only checks down anyway

[RunKC]

This was an interesting piece. If the coach can do a lot of the work pre-snap, that makes a world of difference for young QB's, which is probably a big reason why Goff looks so good.

I hope Andy does this shit. Have Nagy sit in the box and look at the sky view so he can help Pat pre-snap.

[OKchiefs]

More than anything I hope they add some pieces to the offense to help Mahomes.

- Add a veteran receiver to complement our young guys. Adding Alshon Jeffrey helped Wentz in Philly.

- OL has to improve, one way or another.

- Add a reliable #2 TE to add depth and a target for two TE sets.

- Hope Ware comes back to add a good 1-2 punch at RB. If not add a good running back to complement Hunt.

[KChiefs1]

Originally Posted by RunKC

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...call-audibles/

I've wondered why more teams don't do this?

[Mile High Mania]

If Denver were doing this, you'd be screaming 'cheaters'. I like it though, push the limits. Wonder if the competition committee will review in the offseason.

[ottawa_chiefs_fan]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

I've wondered why more teams don't do this?

because most coaches are 80 years old and can't think or talk this fast.

[ptlyon]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

If Denver were doing this, you'd be screaming 'cheaters'. I like it though, push the limits. Wonder if the competition committee will review in the offseason.

Ah man...

[In58men]

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[Dayze]

[MahiMike]

Very clever. This guy is a lock for coach of the year. And as a rookie no less.

[Eleazar]

It's all our coaches can do to get the play in on time as it is

[Shag]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

If Denver were doing this, you'd be screaming 'cheaters'. I like it though, push the limits. Wonder if the competition committee will review in the offseason.

It's definitely gaming the system - I can't imagine this is what they had in mind when designing the system. Wouldn't at all be surprised to see it changed in the next couple seasons.

[RippedmyFlesh]

Originally Posted by Shag

It's definitely gaming the system - I can't imagine this is what they had in mind when designing the system. Wouldn't at all be surprised to see it changed in the next couple seasons.

I don't know it doesn't seem shady to me really. Just seems like they make more efficient use.