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It appears that the running game may be our Achilles heel. Who is to blame?
The line or our backs?
The line or our backs?
Line can't run block or rb are bad?
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gofins60
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I also wonder why Miami is having such a hard time running the ball. When hired, Flores said that he wanted a strong running game... great! Some of the new o-linemen were described as being "Maulers", which to me means tough, physical, old-school road-graders who should excel in the running game. Pass-blocking has improved, but the running game sucks. To those who know a lot about football, has anyone really watched the running game to see exactly what the problem is?
I think the issue is both the running backs and the offensive line. They really don’t have a RB on the team who seems to be able to gain much yardage after the initial contact and the OL hasn’t been opening a lot of holes to allow the RB’s to get to the second level. The need for a top tier RB and better blocking in the running game needs to be priority for this team going forward. Unfortunately they will likely have to wait on filling that RB position until the 2021 draft.
Hopefully the OL will develop more cohesion in the running game as the year goes along as they get more adjusted to playing alongside each other. Getting a healthy Jackson back at LT will also benefit the play of the OL, IMO.
Hopefully the OL will develop more cohesion in the running game as the year goes along as they get more adjusted to playing alongside each other. Getting a healthy Jackson back at LT will also benefit the play of the OL, IMO.
Both, but no rb on our roster is top 10 no matter who they run behind
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I love how not only are we expected to improve in pass protect(which we have). But, Apparently we're also supposed to improve in our run blocking too. All in one season? Lol the expectations keep increasing and the time frame keep decreasing.
Lol...Fans..nothing like them.
Lol...Fans..nothing like them.
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Sadly, Gaskin is the type of back that needs massive lanes and defenders 7 yards off the LOS in order to gain 7 yards.
Don't ask him to break tackles and make it happen for 5+ all on his own consistently.
Hell don't ask him to convert a 3rd and 1 out of wild cat either.
Aqua Marino (UK)
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It’s an odd one isn’t it? On paper our run blocking should be better. I mean you have Kindley and Hunt who are big men that should be running over guys and creating lanes for our backs.
With them both being on one side I was hoping we’d have a strong side to run to. A bit like that old Seahawks OL who had Hutchinson and the other guy whose name I can’t remember?
Some backs can overcome misgivings in the run blocking through their sheer talent and perhaps that’s why we perused Bell. Would love to see what Etienne can do behind this line.
With them both being on one side I was hoping we’d have a strong side to run to. A bit like that old Seahawks OL who had Hutchinson and the other guy whose name I can’t remember?
Some backs can overcome misgivings in the run blocking through their sheer talent and perhaps that’s why we perused Bell. Would love to see what Etienne can do behind this line.
I think that not having a TE who is a great run blocker also affects the running game. Gesicki is actually a deterrent in the running game because he is a below average run blocker. The remaining TE’s are average at best in the running game. While there are supposedly some “maulers” on the offensive line. They are still young and they are now playing against the best football players on the planet and not against 18- 20 year old kids who had zero chance of ever playing in the NFL.
You can be the strongest man in the world but if you don’t play with proper technique or the guy next to you isn’t doing his job, the entire play will break down. Those young maulers are still getting used to playing in the NFL and their technique still needs a lot of work. It is very unusual for offensive linemen to come into the NFL and make a big impact immediately. I think this group has a chance to develop into a very good offensive line but it might take a year or two to get to that level.
Two rookies on one side, and Flowers/Davis, niether of whom are exceptional run blockers, on the other.
I agree with others also, that none of our backs are the type that are going to make up for sketchy line play.
We should, hopefully, get Jackson back soon, and hope the young guys can develop over the course of the rest of the season.
I agree with others also, that none of our backs are the type that are going to make up for sketchy line play.
We should, hopefully, get Jackson back soon, and hope the young guys can develop over the course of the rest of the season.
cafinfan408
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We are fielding one linemen with the mentality of a dog who plays till the whistle, holds blocks, and chases contact. Flowers normally matches him a bit but Donald was bullying him this week
We really should have gone after Bell a little harder. That was a big miss IMO.
Pretty sure Ricky doesn’t know where he is most the time. :biggrin
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Not saying it's not the lines fault but our RB's are pedestrian at best.
Running will come but man do we need a RB that scares people a bit.
Running will come but man do we need a RB that scares people a bit.
Well, I think part of it is the defense loading the LOS and daring us to pass......first with Fitz and now with a rookie QB and facing a good front vs the Rams. Once we hit some long passes the defense will back off.