***2023 NFL Draft Thread***

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(04-27-2023, 10:10 AM)ochocincos Wrote: I think that's because people are worried that with Gibbs' size he won't pass block very well, and the Bengals did quite a lot of that between Perine and Mixon last year.
He only played 30 pass block snaps this past season, and he allowed 3 pressures in those limited snaps.
Reportedly, Gibbs has needed to work on his pass blocking since high school days.
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jahmyr-gibbs-2023-nfl-draft-profile-full-scouting-report-nfl-projection-fantasy-football-dynasty-outlook/

With all that said, if the Bengals like Gibbs enough as a runner and receiver, they can always get another guy who can be more of the pass blocker and short yardage dude. Most teams don't have a great pass-blocking lead back, and pairing Gibbs with a bigger guy might help allow for a more RBBC and keep the RBs healthy throughout the year.

One plus about Gibbs passblocking is that he more mentally prepared that some of the backs that were "good" pass blocker like Spears. Tyjae Spears didnt have to check release at Tulane. Israel Abankida is the same way.


I wouldnt be trusting any rookie with the heavy pass blocking duties anyway. I would wait until training camp cuts like they did when they picked up Perine or go with Trayveon William's in that area. I am big on Hull late as a 3rd down back really great receiver reminds me of Sexy Rexy Burkhead.