12-08-2016, 05:32 PM
(12-08-2016, 03:12 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Yeah, the blocking scheme definately has tons to do with it. Probably more than anything.
I still believe both Gio and Hill are more talented than all of those RB's as well.
Maybe even Burkhead might be more talented than all of those RB's. In the end the blocking is the end all here.
Need a new O-line coach, a solid Center and a solid OT for the future. I blame PA more than anyone.
When you look at Jeremy, he's definitely creating many of his own problems in terms of dancing around and hesitating too much. He's a big back with some quickness. He needs to be running north and south, between the tackles, with authority. Unfortunately that's not happening and hasn't for awhile. His vision doesn't seem nearly as good as it was in his rookie season.
Having said that, the O-line isn't doing him any favors either. How many times have we seen Jeremy take the handoff with a defender already in the backfield, or trying to wait for a lane that never develops because the O-line is getting beaten at the point of attack?
Jeremy deserves his share of the blame, but the O-line has certainly left a lot to be desired in the run game. Gio has faced similar issues throughout his career as well. While Jeremy has averaged 3.7 ypc or less in 50% of his games, Gio isn't a whole lot better at 44%. It's not just one guy who has struggled to find consistency, which would suggest the O-line has been, and still is, a big part of the problem with the running game.
As for Burkhead, I think he's a good player as long as his role is limited. If he were to get 12-18 carries per game on a regular basis, I think it would become very apparent, very quickly, why he's better suited for a backup/situational type role. Just my opinion though.
