I Think We Should Try Passing More to Blount.

[Joey007]

Pass the Blount... yessa diddly dee sir I see what you did there.

 

[Zuma]

Dion Lewis was a top college RB, but his pro receiving ability is unsure.

Very true...but Cadet only has 8 more catches then him in the NFL. These are extremely small sample sizes. The same as carries...Lewis has a total of 36 while Cadet has 11. These numbers are so minuscule on carries and catches that they don't amount to a hill of beans...but I hope one of them really takes advantage of the situation.

 

[RayClay]

Very true...but Cadet only has 8 more catches then him in the NFL. These are extremely small sample sizes. The same as carries...Lewis has a total of 36 while Cadet has 11. These numbers are so minuscule on carries and catches that they don't amount to a hill of beans...but I hope one of them really takes advantage of the situation.

Cadet has 45 pro receptions, Lewis has 3

 

[Zuma]

Cadet has 45 pro receptions, Lewis has 3

Your correct...I was looking at a specific year. I'm in agreement...throwing more to Blount would be beneficial.

 

[Fencer]

Corey Dillon had over 10 catches every year he played with the Patriots.

Dillon could destroy LBs trying to cover him with double moves. I don't know how well DBs would have read them, however; I don't recall a time I saw it tried.

I suspect that one reason he wasn't used more in route running was that he was such a good pass blocker.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

WOuld have to be short short passes IMO

 

[captain stone]

I agree 1000%.

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[Off The Grid]

I Think We Should Try Passing More Blount.

I agree 1000%.

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[RayClay]

I'm bumping this after watching Brady to Blount on an extended play for one of those McDonald's highlights. I'm telling you, the guy always seems relaxed [lol]and catches the ball in stride.

Patriots Tom Brady connects with LeGarrette Blount for a TD - NFL Videos

Another arrow in the quiver? The big man getting into the second level on what appears to the defense to be a "run only" play?

Compare to the way Boyce and even Dobson seem to fight the ball sometimes.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

If he can do it, that would be dope!

 

[mosi]

I'm bumping this after watching Brady to Blount on an extended play for one of those McDonald's highlights. I'm telling you, the guy always seems relaxed [lol]and catches the ball in stride.

Patriots Tom Brady connects with LeGarrette Blount for a TD - NFL Videos

Another arrow in the quiver? The big man getting into the second level on what appears to the defense to be a "run only" play?

Compare to the way Boyce and even Dobson seem to fight the ball sometimes.

I agree, he caught that very smoothly and did not break stride. A screen with Blount could be scary.

 

[RayClay]

I agree, he caught that very smoothly and did not break stride. A screen with Blount could be scary.

Or play action on a 2nd and short yardage designed pass. I am surprised they don't use him more in screen plays, though.

 

[goheels22002]

The Patriots miss James Develin in games like this as a blocker and pass receiver. Blount appears to have the skills to fulfill that role.

 

[Double TE]

Can he play left tackle?

 

[aluminum seats]

I'm bumping this after watching Brady to Blount on an extended play for one of those McDonald's highlights. I'm telling you, the guy always seems relaxed [lol]and catches the ball in stride.

Patriots Tom Brady connects with LeGarrette Blount for a TD - NFL Videos

Another arrow in the quiver? The big man getting into the second level on what appears to the defense to be a "run only" play?

Compare to the way Boyce and even Dobson seem to fight the ball sometimes.

I didn't see this thread initially and didn't notice the dates now--assumed you started the thread because of that play.

At any rate, it's a good example in your favor--effective play, and one I'd like to see again.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Hear me out. I'm not saying don't use a scatback, though we need to develop that. I've watched Blount and think he just doesn't have a nervous system, has pretty soft hands and there are lots of advantages to having a big back the defense is keying on, go out for a pass instead, rather than always telegraphing it by using a 3rd down back.

Some here might remember Keith Byars, listed at 258. He was a fullback who was a running back more than a blocker. He also, like Blount, wasn't an explosive runner, he kind of tippy toed like Franco Harris [another big back], looking for holes, then dipping the shoulder when necessary. Byars caught 81 balls one season.

My proposition: Blount definitely runs better in the open field and struggles often with the initial burst. Even short passes get him past the first level. He seems to be a consistent, powerful, elusive runner for a big back, not twitchy, and when receiving [limited sample size] seems relaxed. He can make guys miss in a limited area, and obviously, can just drag guys along and break tackles.

Given a great deal more looks, flaws could certainly arise, but even if limited to easy tosses, getting your big back out there, when he struggles getting started at the line, could have advantages, especially given his ability to destroy tacklers in the open field.

Thoughts?

Keith "The Shuffler" Byers had such a crazy running gate. It was like he had 2 inches between strides. Quick feet. He was a big time runner at OSU but kinda became as you say more of a FB/H-Back in the NFL. He saved their bacon when Sam Gash blew out his knee vs the Jets.

Those avalanche screen passes to Antwoine Smith were key in 2001-2003.

Quite frankly I'd rather see Lewis get those. Hes so elusive. Better acceleration and chance to make a long gain out of it. Blount can certainly catch the ball. Good hands.

 

[aluminum seats]

Your right, shows what happens when you go just by memory. Brandon Bolden had 21 in 2013, completly forgot about him, looking back I also see Green-Ellis, Maroney, Morris also had years when they had over ten catches.

Well then except for those half dozen guys, you were right.

 

[RayClay]

Keith "The Shuffler" Byers had such a crazy running gate. It was like he had 2 inches between strides. Quick feet. He was a big time runner at OSU but kinda became as you say more of a FB/H-Back in the NFL. He saved their bacon when Sam Gash blew out his knee vs the Jets.

Those avalanche screen passes to Antwoine Smith were key in 2001-2003.

Quite frankly I'd rather see Lewis get those. Hes so elusive. Better acceleration and chance to make a long gain out of it. Blount can certainly catch the ball. Good hands.

Not implying we take touches away from Lewis. Sometimes we're in a power formation. Change that up with a pass instead of hand off to blount and you might get a cheap first down and extra yards when you need it.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Not implying we take touches away from Lewis. Sometimes we're in a power formation. Change that up with a pass instead of hand off to blount and you might get a cheap first down and extra yards when you need it.

I'm with ya. The thing with Blount is that he accelerates very quickly and has good feet.

Muddy, rainy or snowy weather is when that play comes in very handy...

 

[Tony2046]

Didn't realize the date of the OP initially and I was thinking "what about Lewis"

That aside Blount's speed in the open field is impressive. I like the idea of an added wrinkle in the power run game which doesn't take any touches away from Lewis rather it adds a different way to get Blount the ball.

Kudos to you for seeing his potential back in June.