08-31-2021, 06:55 PM
(08-31-2021, 06:37 PM)Joelist Wrote: Sometimes I think some of us don't grasp just how bad a coach Turner was. Not only was he a **** in attitude terms but he pushed defective techniques on the young linemen and didn't teach. Little wonder that last season the big issue on the line was missing stunts and blitzes and misdiagnosing. It's also why the line suddenly improved when XSF and Spain were both in - neither one was "taught" by Turner.
As a result, Pollack when he came in has had to in essence retrain the linemen from the ground up. Fix the footwork, fix the balance, the set, hand work and also get them playing like a unit. It's actually surprising he has them looking this improved this fast. Just like it has been a treat to watch Smith, Carman, Prince and Hill come along like they have.
The run blocking has looked better than I thought it would too. Liking this wide zone scheme.
Crazy how fast D'Ante has come around, didn't expect this. Thought it would take at least a year or two to see what we got in him.
Prince has looked very good and he has a very high ceiling too with his length.
Trey Hill playing so well made it so we could trade away Price for BJ Hill, good move. Wanted BJ Hill in his Draft.
Reminds me a little of Geno when he came out of Georgia. Nice 3-tech.
Pollack is such an upgrade over Turner it isn't even funny.
