No “Tendencies” = Good Red Zone Offense

November 27th, 2024

Guess who has the best red zone offense in the NFC when it comes to scoring touchdowns?

That’s right, it’s the Falcons the Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay converts red zone visits into touchdowns at a 69.77 percent rate, a notch better than Detroit.

In a fun moment today at One Buc Palace, Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen said he has no idea what the Bucs’ stats are in the red zone. But Coen did say it’s crucial for a red zone offense to keep defenses guessing.

“Stay out of the predictiblity of the game,” he lectured.

Coen noted that means personnel, plays, formations — everything.

Before Sunday’s blowout win against the Giants, the Bucs ranked third in the NFL in points per red zone visit. Joe doesn’t have the new data, but the Bucs certainly remain in that elite range.

Hopefully, Coen can stay creative in the money zone but not get too cute, like calling on Sean Tucker when better options are available.

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12 Responses to “No “Tendencies” = Good Red Zone Offense”

  1. Lord Cornelius Says:

    It’s huge that we have a great run game and run blocking O-line for the red zone efficiency.

    When we had no run game in the past, we typically would lose yardage a lot on rushing plays in the red zone and be forced into 2nd / 3rd and long passing situations to try and score.

  2. Saskbucs Says:

    This and an effective run game behind a top 5 OL are the main reasons why lesser opponents coming up shouldn’t stand a chance. Panthers are gonna play hard but they shouldn’t have the horses out there to keep it close unless the Bucs let themselves down with poor playcalling and sloppy execution.

    I am sure people will say, I bet KC thought the same thing… I will counter with, Chiefs prolly didn’t care a whole lot about that Panthers game and the champs usually get your best punch. Also, KC offense is not as good as ours currently is.

  3. GoneGator Says:

    Vs. New York

    4 different Bucs Rushed for TD’s
    11 different players caught passes
    Got to be some kind of a record, right ?

    The 11 diff receiver’s is what I’m most excited about. Been worrying a little about Baker getting chemistry with some of the newer guys – step in the right direction!

  4. PSL Bob Says:

    Geez, I’m surprised “this Joe” didn’t include his belief that next year Coen will be a head coach somewhere in the NFL or college ranks. That’s probably because the person making this post is not “this Joe.”

    That said, I love Coens’ approach to the offense. Keep em guessing! How refreshing.

  5. Hodad Says:

    When your rookie center can hook, and wheel the nose tackle running for a TD just became easier.

  6. Joseph C Simmons Says:

    I think Sean Tucker may be our best goalline back. He just needs to protect that ball.

    The great thing is, all three backs are good at the goal line.

  7. Beeej Says:

    Hodad, I’d never heard that term before, watched Baldy explain it, was pretty cool

  8. JimBobBuc Says:

    Coen had Vita in the backfield, and also Hainsey at LT or TE next to Skule! Forget the run-pass balance, but be unpredictable. Good stuff!

  9. JimBobBuc Says:

    Who knows, maybe run the wishbone with Vita and two backs! I’m old enough to remember the Oklahoma ‘bone. Would love to see that!

  10. Matt_PcAfee Says:

    Bake is playing his arse off.. those passes were 🎯

  11. Dave Pear Says:

    We are blessed that head coach loves Rachaad White.

    #fortunatebucsfans

  12. DavidBigBucsFan99 Says:

    I believe all 4 tds were in the red zone. If Coen really wants to be unpredictable when he lines White up in the backfield DON’T hand it off to him!

 

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