BillsFan68 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I saw a highlight film of Spiller that showed him blocking very well. He picked up the blitzer early and was effective. He didn't get brushed aside or sacrifice himself for just a split second of extra time. He reminded me very much of Thurman Thomas, who was a very underrated blocker. I think it came from a South Carolina news outlet. I tried to find the link but couldn't retrace my steps to it. Sorry. I think I was led to it from ESPN if you want to have a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I saw a highlight film of Spiller that showed him blocking very well. He picked up the blitzer early and was effective. He didn't get brushed aside or sacrifice himself for just a split second of extra time. He reminded me very much of Thurman Thomas, who was a very underrated blocker. I think it came from a South Carolina news outlet. I tried to find the link but couldn't retrace my steps to it. Sorry. I think I was led to it from ESPN if you want to have a go. TT learned to block. He was not a good or willing blocker at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 He's not going to drop a pancake block on a blitzing Karlos Dansby. But if he checks him for a fraction of a second, then that could get us somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 He is a willing blocker. In every aspect, he likes contact. I don't think he'll have any issues picking up blitzing DBs. That is what I read as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Like many have already said. Blocking? If he is blocking we are using him the wrong way. Let the oline, the TEs or the full back block for this guy. If he proves totally inept at blocking, our QB will be at risk if he's in the backfield and a pass is called. I wasn't asking if he can block for another running back. I find it difficult to think - given his style, given the college game, that he got much coaching on that aspect of rb play. Well - if so, the BUF staff will have to educate him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBongo Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Gruden bordered on porn. How many times does he say "Does that feel good right there"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 "willing" blocker is a polite way of saying he isn't good at it, but he'll try. It is like saying a woman is "nice", has a "sweet disposition", when it is a cover to say that she isn't too attractive on the outside. Gruden looked over Spiller and said that he liked that he was a willing blocker, but that he would have to work on it to be a good back in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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