Pretty much agree, though I think that the passing game that seems to compliment most spread option attacks is a short passing game with lots of bootleg play actions and screens. How many screens did Auburn and Oregon combine for that game? Whether jailbreak or WR screens, it seemed like every pass was a screen play for quite awhile.
T-Mart is not a pocket passer and looks uncomfortable in the pocket. So why not have the passing game consist of three looks:
1) Screens (in which a pass rush is expected and is actually a good thing)
2) Bootlegs (which, by definition, involve the QB rolling out of the pocket)
3) Play action deep looks to either a streaking hot route receiver (e.g., Reed) or a check down to the RB (in which case, Martinez wouldn't be expected to work through progressions)
If Martinez can master those three looks, we will be far better off than last year, assuming we can maintain a strong option attack. If Martinez cannot master those looks despite 8 months of drilling them, then he is worse than useless as a QB. Personally, I think he can do it.
On the running side of things, I think we would do well to have more speed in the backfield. Burkhead is an ideal short yardage back. Give him the ball on third and short and he's going to get the first down. He is also a decent receiver out of the backfield (TD drop against Texas aside). And of course we've all seen what he can do running and throwing out of the Rexcat. But he lacks top-end speed.
I'd like to see us bring in some skinnier, faster guys to compliment Rex and Martinez. Our running plays should focus on:
1) Traditional zone read
2) QB draw
3) Zone read w/ a jet sweep as someone else posted above
4) Perhaps some diamond formation looks
5) Conventional, vanilla handoffs to setup the playaction
If we can simplify the passing game for Martinez, I actually think we can actually put some lipstick on the pig that is this offense.
I like your thinking