Offensive Pace

[Keith]

The up tempo pace works when it gets first downs. When it doesn't, the defense is back on the field quickly and will be gassed by the 4th quarter.

Last night's two games were the arguments FOR the up tempo, and since new media darlings Chip Kelly and the Eagles are doing it, they're now geniuses. But the league always adjusts. The Eagles aren't good enough on defense to keep up with their offense long-term.

As for the Texans, adjusting to the up tempo in the 3rd Q was a breath of fresh air after seeing them huddle against the Patriots in the playoffs down by a million points. Might Kubiak be l-l-l-learning?