Pat Shurmur was outcoached in the Ravens game

Every once in awhile, something gets stuck in my craw and I can’t let it go. This week it’s parts of the Broncos gameplan against the Ravens. Now, this isn’t something as simple as “Shurmur should be fired rawr” or anything like that, but I thought he made some noticeable tactical errors and they could come back to bite the Broncos in the Steelers game if they aren’t rectified.

11 heavy

With questions about the WR3 and the fact Baltimore had notable issues defending runs off right tackle or covering the middle of the field, it seemed reasonable to hope for more 12 and 13 personnel. It didn’t happen. Shurmur used three receiver sets on 76% of their snaps despite the dearth of proven talent in…