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Zone Blocking
I know Hawg is the expert here so maybe he will enlighten us.
I don't think That it is the scheme that is the problem. If you watch Smith's Td run the blocking was great, they came off the first level and got to the second level.
The problems I am seeing are:
1. Datish and Hamby are letting guys slant underneath them on the backside into their gaps, Why not cut them. I just don't see the backside working hard sometimes. That is where the cutback lanes are.
2. No hook blocks from the end man on the line of scrimmage, so the rb can turn the corner.
3. The big one I see is no one going after the front side backer. If he is over the guard, the guard should step playside and on up to the backer. They are helping out the center when the guy is head up on the center and not getting the front side backer. You would think he would be the most important guy to block.
This happened on the play after Mo Wells draw play. He had a huge cutback lane, but the Frontside backer got into the backfield untouched and made a shoestring tackle.
4. I would also like to see the recievers stay on their blocks a little bit longer.
5. I think Boone is a better blocker than Datish and is going to start seeing more time.
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