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Posted on 9/2/20 at 8:37 pm to jvilletiger25
Posted on 9/2/20 at 8:37 pm to jvilletiger25
Gus has the right idea on OL scouting. Especially OTs. The downfall is that our scheme is simple and that works against us in recruiting. It’s why a guy like Tega can come in and be pretty dominant despite no OL experience. It’s also why we’re a great transfer destination.
Works against us on the high school level, though. Some of it is bullshite but there’s a common fear among NFL teams that Auburn OL need a lot of work getting up to speed on NFL playbooks. Hopefully Tega and Driscoll help change that. Bicknell may help too since he’s got an NFL background
Works against us on the high school level, though. Some of it is bullshite but there’s a common fear among NFL teams that Auburn OL need a lot of work getting up to speed on NFL playbooks. Hopefully Tega and Driscoll help change that. Bicknell may help too since he’s got an NFL background
This post was edited on 9/2/20 at 8:38 pm
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Posted on 9/2/20 at 10:08 pm to TheJones
It's not the blocking schemes it's the run/pass ratio that the NFL doesn't like for our linemen.
We have been to predictable on passing downs putting the OL in bad situations when a blitz could come or not. Plus down and distance plays a big factor into how long you have to hold your block. In the end it isn't scheme it's not enough opportunities. When we have a lead we just run and run and run. Not even the backups get to operate the entire offense up 41-10 with 8 minutes to go.
In fact I would say Gus' offense is one of the most difficult for OL. As generic as the route tree is the OL for the most part is very diverse and mixed with multiple blocking schemes just never get to throw it 30+ times a game unless we just can't stop the other offense.
We have been to predictable on passing downs putting the OL in bad situations when a blitz could come or not. Plus down and distance plays a big factor into how long you have to hold your block. In the end it isn't scheme it's not enough opportunities. When we have a lead we just run and run and run. Not even the backups get to operate the entire offense up 41-10 with 8 minutes to go.
In fact I would say Gus' offense is one of the most difficult for OL. As generic as the route tree is the OL for the most part is very diverse and mixed with multiple blocking schemes just never get to throw it 30+ times a game unless we just can't stop the other offense.
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