What is wrong with our run blocking??

wstcstsaint · 09-12-2011, 11:12 PM

Why is it that our pass protection is impeccable, but we can't run block at all? And I don't mean at the end of the game, I mean all game long.

jnormand · 09-12-2011, 11:14 PM

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

homerj07 · 09-13-2011, 07:34 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!!

CantonLegend · 09-12-2011, 11:42 PM

nothing. we averaged 4 ypc...what are you complaining about

Crusader · 09-13-2011, 12:26 AM

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.

BIGEASY504 · 09-13-2011, 01:30 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

CantonLegend · 09-13-2011, 06:53 AM

20 rushes for 79 yards by 3 different running backs is fine. you guys are just looking for stuff to complain about. what is wrong with that? please tell me

on top of that, the only reason our ypc wasnt over 4 ypc is because we ran mostly on short yardage when the defense was stacking the box.

we had success running except for 2 plays that stick out to fans who are quick to forget the rest of the game...you guys do it all the time. ur letting a few plays define a player or team.

just stop it

Budsdrinker · 09-13-2011, 07:13 AM

Brees makes our OL look better than they are with the way he gets rid of the ball. Shanahan's OL got away with a lot of cut blocks which are illegal now. We just don't run the ball enough with anybody to get any kind of rhythm.

CantonLegend · 09-13-2011, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Brees makes our OL look better than they are with the way he gets rid of the ball. Shanahan's OL got away with a lot of cut blocks which are illegal now. We just don't run the ball enough with anybody to get any kind of rhythm.

sometimes drew makes our line look better. sometimes our line makes drew look better

cut blocks are not illegal and we ran the ball 20 times last game which shouldve been more except a few of our most important drives came at the end of the half and the 4th qtr

we have no problem running the ball, we just need to do it more

Euphoria · 09-13-2011, 07:20 AM

Run blocking and pass blocking are two different things.

Two different skill sets and tactics. You can be great at pass blocking and suck at run blocking.

Also you don't just show up and decide you are a running team either it takes time to develop and work out the kinks.

Oh and one more thing it didn't help we played against the SB champs.

09-12-2011, 11:12 PM	#1
wstcstsaint Registered Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canoga Park (Los Angeles), Ca Posts: 36	What is wrong with our run blocking?? Why is it that our pass protection is impeccable, but we can't run block at all? And I don't mean at the end of the game, I mean all game long.

09-12-2011, 11:14 PM	#2
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,735	I don't know but I wouldn't say our pass blocking is that great either. darstep and homerj07 like this.

09-13-2011, 07:34 PM	#3
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!!

09-13-2011, 12:26 AM	#5
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	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. strato likes this.
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09-13-2011, 01:30 PM	#6
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
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09-12-2011, 11:42 PM	#4
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	nothing. we averaged 4 ypc...what are you complaining about

09-13-2011, 06:53 AM	#7
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	20 rushes for 79 yards by 3 different running backs is fine. you guys are just looking for stuff to complain about. what is wrong with that? please tell me on top of that, the only reason our ypc wasnt over 4 ypc is because we ran mostly on short yardage when the defense was stacking the box. we had success running except for 2 plays that stick out to fans who are quick to forget the rest of the game...you guys do it all the time. ur letting a few plays define a player or team. just stop it
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09-13-2011, 07:13 AM	#8
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Brees makes our OL look better than they are with the way he gets rid of the ball. Shanahan's OL got away with a lot of cut blocks which are illegal now. We just don't run the ball enough with anybody to get any kind of rhythm.

09-13-2011, 07:38 AM	#9
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Originally Posted by Budsdrinker Brees makes our OL look better than they are with the way he gets rid of the ball. Shanahan's OL got away with a lot of cut blocks which are illegal now. We just don't run the ball enough with anybody to get any kind of rhythm. sometimes drew makes our line look better. sometimes our line makes drew look better cut blocks are not illegal and we ran the ball 20 times last game which shouldve been more except a few of our most important drives came at the end of the half and the 4th qtr we have no problem running the ball, we just need to do it more

09-13-2011, 07:20 AM	#10
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Run blocking and pass blocking are two different things. Two different skill sets and tactics. You can be great at pass blocking and suck at run blocking. Also you don't just show up and decide you are a running team either it takes time to develop and work out the kinks. Oh and one more thing it didn't help we played against the SB champs.