10-02-2019, 04:55 PM
(10-01-2019, 02:19 PM)Joelist Wrote: It all starts with the line - that is football 101.
The line blocks properly then the backs can gain yards and the receivers have time to get separation - I do agree though that our receivers are poor at getting separation and have been for years.
Pocket awareness requires an actual pocket (not one shaped like the letter M ) to matter - the vast majority of the time there is nowhere to slide to. This also affects throws because most QBs throw best when they can step into their throws which behind our line is almost a fantasy. Finley would be in the same boat as would Dolegala. The MNF announcers even noted the problem - our poor blocking means the QB cannot step into throws.
I do agree the play calls are bad. But I also think this personnel group is not able to execute more sophisticated stuff because of the poor line.
Its going to be a long nasty season and I been around and involved in football for 50 years and what I am seeing that needs corrected is our O-lineman are not getting out on the second phase of blocking to free a RB as they are not picking up the second wave of defenders.Joe Mixon cannot get past the second wave of defenders by himself and to me they need to get him out in space more and throw to him.What ever happened to we are so talented and our schemes are going to surprise the NFL???? Please someone help us. :paul: :paul: :paul: :paul:
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