In defense of Drew Sample

[Fullrock]

(04-21-2021, 12:43 AM)willieFANderson Wrote: I recently subscribed to PFF premium and I was able to compare TE blocking grades. 31 players had blocked on 44 or more on passing plays and Sample ranked third in number of pass blocks (94). Out of those players he ranked 4th overall.

The product of a bad offensive line. Sample shouldn't have been taken in the 2nd round, but it's hard to catch balls when you're not running routes. This is also why a lot of his catches were TE screens. Fake the block then release. Easy to sell pass blocking when you consistently do it.