TheVillain112 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 So I've gone back and watched clips of a lot of our failed runs, and while there is plenty of things to blame there are two main things that stick out to me: We are idiotic with when we run vs. pass. We consistently run into safety blitzes, and 8-9 man boxes. I saw a clip yesterday where we had a receiver matched up one-on-one versus a corner and a Safety came down into the box. What did we do? We ran it, and not only did we run it, but we ran it right at where the safety was blitzing. This is inexcusable with a "veteran" QB. Idk if it's because Dalton doesn't have the freedom from the coaching staff to audible at the line anymore or Dalton is just broken, but our running game numbers (YPA) will always be atrocious if we keep doing this. Tony Romo highlighted this during the game yesterday. Russell.Bodine. As bad as he is in pass protection, he somehow seems worse in run blocking. He is constantly not blocking his defender leaving LBs and DTs to get clean shots at our RBs. There were several plays where our RBs could have broken off a huge run but Bodine's inability to, well do anything prevented it. Source: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Nix Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 It's been many years since I've been impressed, let alone satisfied with the running game. Center has been a position ignored for far too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Billy Price in rd 2 or 3 (depending on how he's viewed) might be a solid choice. He's strong as hell and is a 3 year starter (2 at G, this year at C) in the B1G. 6'4" 315 lbs, and has been grading out very well through the first 4 games this season, including against Oklahoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Yeah. New center is probably 1A with new head coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INbengalfan Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Beck Bristow said: Yeah. New center is probably 1A with new head coach. Don't forget OT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 This offensive line is not fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 38 minutes ago, INbengalfan said: Don't forget OT At least we have "talent" there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futbudds Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Beck Bristow said: At least we have "talent" there. Even a bad plan is still technically a plan. What would one call our center position? A defenestration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochocinco4pres Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 They subbed Smith in at both RT and LT on sunday. He actually played pretty well. Maybe we will see more of him rather than these "talented" OTs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVillain112 Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 51 minutes ago, ochocinco4pres said: They subbed Smith in at both RT and LT on sunday. He actually played pretty well. Maybe we will see more of him rather than these "talented" OTs For real Andre Smith will give up the occasional sack (especially to speed rushers), but he looked much better than Ced and Fisher. Except for some reason when our OC thought Andre Smith pulling was a smart idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I think you'll see andre getting 75% of the snaps on sunday, and ramp up to 100% over the next couple of games. Rotating between LT and RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVillain112 Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 This is how you fix a running game: Let's not keep making the same mistake, and let's invest in some maulers on the OLine next draft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I'd like to see a veteran center. I think fixing that position will do wonders for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INbengalfan Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 5 hours ago, Beck Bristow said: I'd like to see a veteran center. I think fixing that position will do wonders for us. Are there any? I would just draft a C along with two new tackles and roll with it. Keep Andre Smith another year for RT, draft a top guy at LT in the first, and a C/G type in the second (Cole/Price). Quentin Nelson might be the most plug and play ready guy in this draft, but he is a guard with no center experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVillain112 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Watching some clips of the running game against the Bills, you guys are right. We have to go Center. LT and then Center in the draft would be ideal for this team. There are just too many second level blocks being missed by Bodine (along with all his other issues). Our running game won't ever improve as long as he's the Center. Take a look at this play. Both Bodine and Ced completely whiff on the second level. How neither of them slow down a single LB is incredible: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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