05-25-2019, 01:59 PM
(05-25-2019, 09:11 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: The whole 'Boling isn't big enough and the coaches want a big line that can run block' narrative is interesting...
Because...
John Miller is a TERRIBLE run blocker. Last year was his best year in the NFL, and he was a terrible run blocker:
'Overall, Miller was Pro Football Focus’ 25th best offensive guard in the NFL with an overall grade of 64.3. Like much of the Bills’ offensive line, he was, at minimum, average at pass blocking, but struggled as a run blocker. His pass-block grade was 71.4 while his run-block grade was 56.8.'
Interesting information. Glad I did not mention Miller being a good or bad run blocker and glad I did not mention the size of Boling as a reason for not being a dominant run blocker. I feel it has more to do with the nature of his game. He just is not a player that plays with a nasty streak. He is a not physical as a blocker apparently by nature he is an athletic and finesses type blocker.
You do not have to be huge to be a physical road grading blocker. Rather it is a mindset and a style. It is the mentality of having to impose your will on a defender. And sorry guys but this is just not the game I see from Boling.
