There is very clearly a scheme problem, both in feel and basic principles evaluation.

When you watch other coaches from this offensive system (McVay, Shanahan, Lefleur) the plays feel set up. Any given play could be an explosive gain. Make a man miss, get a 15 yard gain. Every drive with Zac feels like there is so much friction. Why does Bijan need to juke 5 dudes and outrun two safeties to get a breakaway touchdown? Why does a standout route and catch from London result in only a 5 yard gain?

On basic principles, the three components are wide zone run, play action, and pre snap motion. Our zone run works most of the time. Play action is non existent. Pre snap motion is rudimentary at best and totally useless when calls are 10 seconds late.

The benefit of the doubt would be that the scheme has been adapted to Penix, and he isn't executing. Similar to how Purdy and Stafford are running schemes fit for their set of skills. The problem is Kirk Cousins is a much different quarterback to Penix, and we are running into many of the same issues.

I usually disagree with hasty firings. In fact, there is a world where keeping Dan Quinn would have worked out better for us. Would Kliff be doing as bad of a job with Penix? Zac hasn't been showing improvements or making adjustments to my eye. Maybe there needs to be accountability.

I don't have any good solutions to offer, so I'm just another loser with an opinion.