WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 This is great. It's nice to just talk football. Thanks for the links. It seems we have the perfect pieces in place to run this scheme. McCoy is a tougher runner than he is given credit for and his vision is unreal. I am not going to miss the old "Spiller up the middle for a half yard" play 20 times a game. I agree it's nice to talk actual play rather than draft prospects. And Shady, despite his rep as a guy who dances, is not Spiller. He has far better vision and toughness. Seeing the holes in these blocking schemes, I think Shady might have another record season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Why is it that I look at that and the name "John Miller" come up in my mind without saying it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Why is it that I look at that and the name "John Miller" come up in my mind without saying it I think it's pretty obvious they view him as a perfect scheme fit and had him higher than a lot of the "experts" who aren't being paid to make decisions for teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Why is it that I look at that and the name "John Miller" come up in my mind without saying it I thought the same thing. My second thought was Fred could have really thrived in that blocking scheme in his prime a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I thought the same thing. My second thought was Fred could have really thrived in that blocking scheme in his prime a few years ago. Agree about Fred. He has that "flowing" running style. Nothing is super fast, but if there is a crease he will find it and fall forward. I love Rex. I think he has made our team relevant again and will bring a confidence that we have needed for a long time. But as far as X's and O's, I am so pumped about Roman. I can not wait to watch this team on offense. I think we will finally be able to enjoy that side of the ball again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I think it's pretty obvious they view him as a perfect scheme fit and had him higher than a lot of the "experts" who aren't being paid to make decisions for teams. What is interesting is all the folks that disliked our draft dont understand that nearly every pick was a "Scheme fit" Darby.....press cover corner......in your shorts all day.......a perfect Rex Ryan type DB Miller.....power phone booth bowling ball OG with some pull ability and a nasty attitude Karlos Williams......great ST player......powerful long stride runner O'Leary.....HB player, Mackey award winnger (and several times runner up).......scheme fit in Romans offense The rest of the guys I dont know about....but if the bills hit on THESE players.....oh boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Man Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 This looks awesome assuming that the line plays above high school grade level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 This looks awesome assuming that the line plays above high school grade level. Not having Marrone's offensive scheme holding them back will only help that cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks for posting. Although I've always been a zone scheme, I think Doug and Rex hve done a nice job acquiring talent to run the power. Felton, Clay, O'Leary and others are guys who can be that trap man. I hope Wood can play in this scheme, or at least better than he did last year. Henderson wi benefit from this IMO as he will be required to take less scooping blocks and focus solely on driving them man in front of him into the neighbors yard. Yolo is right, this offense is going to look 100 times different. It also makes a lot of sense why they let CJ walk. This scheme requires grey vision as the holes develop. It isn't always run to daylight. I'll be interested to see how McCoy adapts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Roman has also been known to put additional OLmen on the field. Now just imagine a 300+ pounder throwing one of those blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Roman has also been known to put additional OLmen on the field. Now just imagine a 300+ pounder throwing one of those blocks.they should have done that last year instead of putting Lee Smith out there, who was never a threat to catch a pass. Just line up Seantrel or Kouandjoie at "TE." Edited May 12, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Ear hole shot, huh? I bet after taking one of those, everything just sounds like a careless whisper. I am not sure if I should laugh or cry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 they should have done that last year instead of putting Lee Smith out there, who was never a threat to catch a pass. Just line up Seantrel or Kouandjoue at "TE." Can't see Marone or Hackett trying anything even remotely like that. I honestly think Marone thought he was doing the team a favor trying to teach OLmen the same way he was. Those schemes that Roman used are not really anything new but what they are is a matchup problem for defenses. Marone was determined to play a game that may have worked when he was a player but is now too easy to defend. I always liked creative blocking schemes. I remember the days of a bruising FB crashing down on a DLine hearing that unforgettable sound just before a RB slipped through and took one to the house. Today the FB/RB combo isn't used as much. HBs are now used because they are more versatile. What Roman was successful with is using a combination of different players..... HB/FB/TE/OLman. The point is, he is capitalizing on different matchups. Going to be an interesting year for sure. Successful blocking can improve the run and the pass....provide our offense with a nice balanced attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks for posting. Although I've always been a zone scheme, I think Doug and Rex hve done a nice job acquiring talent to run the power. Felton, Clay, O'Leary and others are guys who can be that trap man. I hope Wood can play in this scheme, or at least better than he did last year. Henderson wi benefit from this IMO as he will be required to take less scooping blocks and focus solely on driving them man in front of him into the neighbors yard. Yolo is right, this offense is going to look 100 times different. It also makes a lot of sense why they let CJ walk. This scheme requires grey vision as the holes develop. It isn't always run to daylight. I'll be interested to see how McCoy adapts. Actually......I think this fits Shady perfectly as well. His vision has always been considered as one of his best assets. Can't see Marone or Hackett trying anything even remotely like that. I honestly think Marone thought he was doing the team a favor trying to teach OLmen the same way he was. Those schemes that Roman used are not really anything new but what they are is a matchup problem for defenses. Marone was determined to play a game that may have worked when he was a player but is now too easy to defend. I always liked creative blocking schemes. I remember the days of a bruising FB crashing down on a DLine hearing that unforgettable sound just before a RB slipped through and took one to the house. Today the FB/RB combo isn't used as much. HBs are now used because they are more versatile. What Roman was successful with is using a combination of different players..... HB/FB/TE/OLman. The point is, he is capitalizing on different matchups. Going to be an interesting year for sure. Successful blocking can improve the run and the pass....provide our offense with a nice balanced attack. Bully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I thought the NFL was 90% zone blocking these days. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Roman has also been known to put additional OLmen on the field. Now just imagine a 300+ pounder throwing one of those blocks. Kromer used that as a way to get projects game experience too. Strief being a prime example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInDaDay Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 i think Cassel can succeed in it.. i'm hoping Manuel can star in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 As a sidenote: if our offense doesn't go 3 and out next season as a result of all the changes, that can only help what should be a great defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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