What is wrong with our run blocking??

BIGEASY504 · 09-13-2011, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I'm a little perplexed about this too. We got a bunch of really big, strong, athletic guys buts till can't seem to move people. Compare that to the Broncos O-lines under Shanahan that had no big name guys at all and still could just put any back behind it and count on 1000+ yds beeing gained.

I think part of the problem with our run game as a whole is the constant shuffeling of RBs in and out. Just pick a guy and give him 20-25 carries a game so he can get in some kind of rhytm.

I agree we have the most rhythm-less backfield but I think it more due to the type of plays the coach is calling than any one back getting into rhythm

Rugby Saint II · 09-13-2011, 03:51 PM

This team was built on pass blocking. Then in '09 when GW came in and slapped the Oline around then they got some attitude which they brought to the run game. Since then we've lost our center and RT who are both stiff as a board. We don't get any rushing yards because we don't get a push. We usually step back in pass protection. I think that's the difference. jmho

papz · 09-13-2011, 03:58 PM

I think it's just a matter of them getting into a groove. We were behind and playing catch up. It was just one game... we'll get on track.

homerj07 · 09-13-2011, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

I don't know but I wouldn't say our pass blocking is that great either.

That game scared me - Drew was running around like his ass was on fire!!

It scared me!! I want to see him nice & protected - no running for Drew!! Protection for Drew!! IN Drew we trust!

Ok get it? Block better!!

Crusader · 09-14-2011, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

This team was built on pass blocking. Then in '09 when GW came in and slapped the Oline around then they got some attitude which they brought to the run game. Since then we've lost our center and RT who are both stiff as a board. We don't get any rushing yards because we don't get a push. We usually step back in pass protection. I think that's the difference. jmho

My team has been a pass first the the last couple of years operating a whole lot from 4-wide sets. This year we went to a Pro-I and started running the ball a whole lot more. It has taken almost the whole season to really get the ground game going even thou we have a skilled group. Its a big difference in the techniques and the mentality needed.

darstep · 09-14-2011, 02:04 PM

It's all just too cute. It's hard to run cute!
The four wide set works for me...nobody in the box.
That creates lanes even before the snap.
20 rushes last week and 50 tosses...50!.
Yeah, yeah, playing from behind - catch up mode, we've heard that one.
We had over 50 minutes to make up the 14 point hole we dug, and we've seen it before.
We've also seen Brees approach 60. We may have to pull him because of his pitch count.
Unitl it's a priority with Payton, we will struggle with it.
We will have some good days on the ground and we will win easily.
If things get difficult, Payton is going to open the gate and let Brees loose.

09-13-2011, 02:30 PM	#11
BIGEASY504 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 487	Originally Posted by Crusader I'm a little perplexed about this too. We got a bunch of really big, strong, athletic guys buts till can't seem to move people. Compare that to the Broncos O-lines under Shanahan that had no big name guys at all and still could just put any back behind it and count on 1000+ yds beeing gained. I think part of the problem with our run game as a whole is the constant shuffeling of RBs in and out. Just pick a guy and give him 20-25 carries a game so he can get in some kind of rhytm. I agree we have the most rhythm-less backfield but I think it more due to the type of plays the coach is calling than any one back getting into rhythm
BIGEASY504 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 487

09-13-2011, 03:58 PM	#13
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	I think it's just a matter of them getting into a groove. We were behind and playing catch up. It was just one game... we'll get on track. BringTheWood likes this.

09-13-2011, 08:34 PM	#14
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Originally Posted by jnormand I don't know but I wouldn't say our pass blocking is that great either. That game scared me - Drew was running around like his ass was on fire!! It scared me!! I want to see him nice & protected - no running for Drew!! Protection for Drew!! IN Drew we trust! Ok get it? Block better!!

09-14-2011, 02:09 AM	#15
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II This team was built on pass blocking. Then in '09 when GW came in and slapped the Oline around then they got some attitude which they brought to the run game. Since then we've lost our center and RT who are both stiff as a board. We don't get any rushing yards because we don't get a push. We usually step back in pass protection. I think that's the difference. jmho My team has been a pass first the the last couple of years operating a whole lot from 4-wide sets. This year we went to a Pro-I and started running the ball a whole lot more. It has taken almost the whole season to really get the ground game going even thou we have a skilled group. Its a big difference in the techniques and the mentality needed.

09-14-2011, 02:04 PM	#16
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	It's all just too cute. It's hard to run cute! The four wide set works for me...nobody in the box. That creates lanes even before the snap. 20 rushes last week and 50 tosses...50!. Yeah, yeah, playing from behind - catch up mode, we've heard that one. We had over 50 minutes to make up the 14 point hole we dug, and we've seen it before. We've also seen Brees approach 60. We may have to pull him because of his pitch count. Unitl it's a priority with Payton, we will struggle with it. We will have some good days on the ground and we will win easily. If things get difficult, Payton is going to open the gate and let Brees loose.
	SaintSince67

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09-13-2011, 03:51 PM	#12
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	This team was built on pass blocking. Then in '09 when GW came in and slapped the Oline around then they got some attitude which they brought to the run game. Since then we've lost our center and RT who are both stiff as a board. We don't get any rushing yards because we don't get a push. We usually step back in pass protection. I think that's the difference. jmho