Utah John Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 It was great downfield blocking. Here's my question. Shady started the play to the left, and then cut back. The Bills had three receivers out to the right, and they didn't go downfield past the stick, which is odd considering it was third and long. Instead, they got into position to make the blocks. So could it be that the play was designed to start left and then cut back? I just thought it was Shady and his great vision and instincts and quickness that made the play work, but maybe that's not the story at all.
The Wiz Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) It was great downfield blocking. Here's my question. Shady started the play to the left, and then cut back. The Bills had three receivers out to the right, and they didn't go downfield past the stick, which is odd considering it was third and long. Instead, they got into position to make the blocks. So could it be that the play was designed to start left and then cut back? I just thought it was Shady and his great vision and instincts and quickness that made the play work, but maybe that's not the story at all. I think it was shady that made the play. Once he's behind on the left side, you can see the receivers just standing there on the right like "is the play over?" and then they come in to run support. Edited October 17, 2016 by The Wiz
26CornerBlitz Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 @PSchrags The downfield blocking from 19 and 10 on the McCoy 3rd and 20 draw play is some of the best from the wide receiver position you'll see. @PSchrags Need @Andy_Benoit to break down that 3rd and 20 McCoy draw play. Woods and Powell look like Boselli and Pace out there.
section122 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 You mean like how one pats game they were flagged on 3 plays in a row (false start, holding, false start) for 1st and 30 and then threw a 33 yd first down? Had to have been a decade ago but I always remember that series. It seemed to be a Pettine specialty too.
Jerry Jabber Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 OLeary is coming along......I am glad we did not give up on him I think if Gragg stayed healthy, O'Leary might have been cut. I hate to see injuries happen, but I'm glad O'Leary is starting to develop and make progress.
Beef Jerky Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 While the O-line is getting a lot of well-deserved credit, the WRs should too. Shady doesn't make this first down without the great blocking that happens down field. It almost looks like a designed punt return. McCoy 23-yard run Yea I noticed this watching those great Wall blocks for Shady.
QB Bills Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 What bothers me most on this play is it appears that the linebackers target Incognito. Watch how 51 Hodges seems to have a clean shot at Shady from the right side on his stop but appears to be looking at Incognito while 56 Skov takes out his knees.. Trying to take out one of our best blockers. Nice observation. Look at Glenn almost getting his leg torn to shreds too. It is such a dangerous sport. This is why I'll never say any football player is a wimp. It takes guts to go out there knowing you are a microsecond away from a serious injury.
billykaykay Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 While the O-line is getting a lot of well-deserved credit, the WRs should too. Shady doesn't make this first down without the great blocking that happens down field. It almost looks like a designed punt return. McCoy 23-yard run I haven't seen anyone talking about Felton. He was excellent yesterday.
mikemac2001 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 OLeary is coming along......I am glad we did not give up on him Same here he is becoming very reliable as a 2nd te
Freddie's Dead Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Too bad Bobby also tackled him on that long one, should have been a TD (OUT MY WAY!).
John from Riverside Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 You know when your having a good day when a WR tackles your RB so he doesnt run for an extra touchdown "You showing me up! Settle down Shady!"
odon59 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Also one of my favorite plays in recent memory. Nice front side blocking by the oline, and textbook backside wall by three receivers. Also very nifty piece of running. That kind of 3rd and long conversion will demoralize an opponent. Pretty awesome all around.
Rockinon Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Did anyone see McCoy's 30yd run? Woods was out front blocking and Shady was closing fast looking for a lane. He ran Woods right over
Marty McFly Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) This play, thing of beauty. In madden terms, this would be called Awareness and Run blocking. Great effort by the whole team here. Amazing. ThatsOLeary, Powell, and Woods on those cut back blocks for shady to get the 1st. @billbarnwell The downfield backside blocking developing out of nowhere on this third-and-20 Shady McCoy run for a first down brings tears to my eyes Edited October 17, 2016 by Marty McFly
Beef Jerky Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 @billbarnwell The downfield backside blocking developing out of nowhere on this third-and-20 Shady McCoy run for a first down brings tears to my eyes That is a thing of beauty. These guys are being coached well when they do things like that, no hesitation just block the guy Infront of you.
Big Turk Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 It almost looks like dominos falling one after the other on those 3 blocks...
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