The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny The Offensive Trends Taking Over the NFL with Dan Orlovsky
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Jul 7, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dan Orlovsky, an ESPN NFL analyst and former quarterback, dives into the exciting shifts in NFL offenses. He highlights the rise of running plays and the strategic use of 12 personnel to gain advantages over defenses. Orlovsky reveals how blocking tight ends are pivotal for successful runs and how teams are recalibrating their defensive strategies to counter new offensive tactics. With a focus on the evolving dynamics, listeners will learn how these trends could shape the future of the league.
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Dan's 2022 Run Game Revelation
- Dan Orlovsky noticed early in the 2022 NFL season that quarterbacks were going under center more often than before.
- He texted a producer about this observation, which was later confirmed by statistical data.
Run Game is Now Offensive Baseline
- Top offenses in 2023 also ranked as the best rushing teams, a shift from 2020 when most top offenses weren't.
- Excelling at running the football is now essential to being a top NFL offense.
Modern NFL Offense Is Old-School
- NFL offenses have shifted from spread and RPO-heavy to a more old-school approach emphasizing running, ball control, and time of possession.
- This change responds to defenses becoming lighter and more athletic, forcing offenses to seek efficiency and physicality.