You seem to be neglecting the fact that it was first and goal from the 3. Sure a lot of teams run play action on first and goal if they are at the 9,8,7,6,5 and maybe even the 4. Running it from the 3 is just moronic.
They kept running up the middle because the reports of Willis having "speed" have been over stated in my opinion. He is a young Eddie George, minus the heart.
I'd like to take this opportunity to throw my hat in the ring as new GM. I will pay the fee to ESPN and subscribe to Mel Kiper's draft giude, choosing the best available lineman in each of the first three rounds. I guarantee it will be the best draft we have had in 5 years.