10-02-2022, 11:11 AM
(10-02-2022, 10:29 AM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Rewatching games, i've seen a handful of times Hurst has missed a block that caused a tackle. The one that stands out in my mind is when Hurst was going in motion to the left, Mixon got the pitch, Hurst allowed the guy right in front of him to go by (looking for someone deeper i guess) and the dude tackled Mixon for a loss.
Not saying he should not be starting at all. Love his effort and what he brings to the passing game (they missed him on big gains several times) just that he has a long way to go to be an effective blocker.
I'm not saying Hurst is a great blocker because I don't think he is. But we can all find plays where the TE or even OL (especially with this line) missed a block which screwed a play. I remember it happening at times to CJ last year and Drew earlier this year.
CJ had 3 years to be in the ZT system and get comfortable with Burrow as well. You would think Hurst will only continue to improve with time and continuity.
