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RB Master Teague (3rd Team All B1G)

In fairness to Master, kid was coming off a partially torn Achilles tendon.

I’m going through rehab for my own torn Achilles. I can’t even imagine getting back as fast as he did, and competing in actual games. It’s something I kind of took for granted at time hearing about it.....now I’m blown away.

I’m hopeful with additional recovery time, his lateral ability goes to another level. Someone described his running as a guy who looks like they’re running on ice.....and I don’t really disagree, in terms of last year. But he showed flashes as a Freshman and some considered him the next best RB in Big 10 behind Dobbins, when Dobbins was a junior.

I love the kid, his character, and work ethic. I’m going to give him a clean skate going into 2021 season knowing he came off an injury that typically takes at least 6 months to recover from, and over a year to get back to where you were pre-injury.

I hear what you're saying, but Teague wasn't the primary RB last year, and when he did play his weakness shows up immediately, his lack of vision. A wide open hole, and Teague gets to the next level fast, but if the hole closes fast or is plugged, he has no moves or vision to get out of bad situations. You saw the difference in running styles when Sermon got going at the end of the season, he had the power or move to get past the first defender, and turn a no gain into at least 3-4yds. Teague would've been down for a loss, that has nothing to do with his injury. He still had some big runs, when the blocking was perfect. But the same issues that he's always had against elite teams, still exists. And that's why so many predict him not being the starter by mid season
 
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I hear what you're saying, but Teague wasn't the primary RB last year, and when he did play his weakness shows up immediately, his lack of vision. A wide open hole, and Teague gets to the next level fast, but if the hole closes fast or is plugged, he has no moves or vision to get out of bad situations. You saw the difference in running styles when Sermon got going at the end of the season, he had the power or move to get past the first defender, and turn a no gain into at least 3-4yds. Teague would've been down for a loss, that has nothing to do with his injury. He still had some big runs, when the blocking was perfect. But the same issues that he's always had against elite teams, still exists. And that's why so many predict him not being the starter by mid season

Unfortunately, in two straight years, I think the primary RB being injured in playoff, basically took a wrecking ball to play-book. I put some of that at feet of Day....I recognize there’s only so many reps to go around, and installing new plays to a gameplan, presents challenges with limited game preparation time.

Without a doubt against Clemson, when Dobbins was hurt, our offense went into a shell. When Teague entered game, what was a pretty creative gameplan, with more misdirection than we had seen throughout season, went extremely basic and became a shell. I’m pretty convinced it’s because Teague didn’t have aspects of the gameplan down m, heading into game. Essentially, Dobbins injury shut down a large section of the playbook that had been installed, in preparation for Clemson.....and I don’t really put that on Teague.....you have to anticipate injuries will happen in FB. That’s a huge risk to run.

Against Bama, I think we saw a similar situation happen. I don’t think the playbook shrunk as much necessarily like the year prior, but you could see Sermon had become lead back, and the Buckeyes were rolling with him. The timing on several plays was off with Teague, where had it been Sermon you wonder what might’ve been.....the missed screen pass that would’ve gone for huge yards against Bama comes to mind. Again, that is primarily practice reps and getting basics like timing and understanding the concept down. Then there’s a whole package of unique plays Day likes to install leading into specific games, and something as simple as blocking scheme can make a playcaller gun shy if the RB doesn’t have basic assignments down.

It’s not to excuse Teague.....just some explanation as to why things have gone south when injuries to the starter have happened. The offense immediately looks out of sync, and that’s because it is. I feel like if anything, after last 2 years and way season has ended, Day will get the backup RB’s more reps for unique game situations so hopefully the playbook doesn’t shut down IMO.
 
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Unfortunately, in two straight years, I think the primary RB being injured in playoff, basically took a wrecking ball to play-book. I put some of that at feet of Day....I recognize there’s only so many reps to go around, and installing new plays to a gameplan, presents challenges with limited game preparation time.

Without a doubt against Clemson, when Dobbins was hurt, our offense went into a shell. When Teague entered game, what was a pretty creative gameplan, with more misdirection than we had seen throughout season, went extremely basic and became a shell. I’m pretty convinced it’s because Teague didn’t have aspects of the gameplan down m, heading into game. Essentially, Dobbins injury shut down a large section of the playbook that had been installed, in preparation for Clemson.....and I don’t really put that on Teague.....you have to anticipate injuries will happen in FB. That’s a huge risk to run.

Against Bama, I think we saw a similar situation happen. I don’t think the playbook shrunk as much necessarily like the year prior, but you could see Sermon had become lead back, and the Buckeyes were rolling with him. The timing on several plays was off with Teague, where had it been Sermon you wonder what might’ve been.....the missed screen pass that would’ve gone for huge yards against Bama comes to mind. Again, that is primarily practice reps and getting basics like timing and understanding the concept down. Then there’s a whole package of unique plays Day likes to install leading into specific games, and something as simple as blocking scheme can make a playcaller gun shy if the RB doesn’t have basic assignments down.

It’s not to excuse Teague.....just some explanation as to why things have gone south when injuries to the starter have happened. The offense immediately looks out of sync, and that’s because it is. I feel like if anything, after last 2 years and way season has ended, Day will get the backup RB’s more reps for unique game situations so hopefully the playbook doesn’t shut down IMO.
IMO it wasn't because he didn't have the gameplan down it was because he doesn't have the skillset our offense needs to run certain game plans. Our offense isn't typically an all or nothing A/B gap run team. Our backs have got to have the ability to bend and cut underneath defenders who are over pursing which MT has shown little to no ability at doing.

Yes MT has a spot in this offense. I think he can be an elite red zone guy and a fantastic pass pro back but he will never be an outside the tackle back. Like Alford said another issue for MT is he literally has no shake and IMO rarely makes a guy miss.

I still think MT will start and IMO will do much better than we think. That said MT is limited in certain ways and I think Henderson/Williams are necessary to fulfill those limitations.
 
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Unfortunately, in two straight years, I think the primary RB being injured in playoff, basically took a wrecking ball to play-book. I put some of that at feet of Day....I recognize there’s only so many reps to go around, and installing new plays to a gameplan, presents challenges with limited game preparation time.

Without a doubt against Clemson, when Dobbins was hurt, our offense went into a shell. When Teague entered game, what was a pretty creative gameplan, with more misdirection than we had seen throughout season, went extremely basic and became a shell. I’m pretty convinced it’s because Teague didn’t have aspects of the gameplan down m, heading into game. Essentially, Dobbins injury shut down a large section of the playbook that had been installed, in preparation for Clemson.....and I don’t really put that on Teague.....you have to anticipate injuries will happen in FB. That’s a huge risk to run.

Against Bama, I think we saw a similar situation happen. I don’t think the playbook shrunk as much necessarily like the year prior, but you could see Sermon had become lead back, and the Buckeyes were rolling with him. The timing on several plays was off with Teague, where had it been Sermon you wonder what might’ve been.....the missed screen pass that would’ve gone for huge yards against Bama comes to mind. Again, that is primarily practice reps and getting basics like timing and understanding the concept down. Then there’s a whole package of unique plays Day likes to install leading into specific games, and something as simple as blocking scheme can make a playcaller gun shy if the RB doesn’t have basic assignments down.

It’s not to excuse Teague.....just some explanation as to why things have gone south when injuries to the starter have happened. The offense immediately looks out of sync, and that’s because it is. I feel like if anything, after last 2 years and way season has ended, Day will get the backup RB’s more reps for unique game situations so hopefully the playbook doesn’t shut down IMO.

You're essentially using a lot of words to excuse Teague. Look, I like the kid, I think he's a fine human being. But he's very limited as a RB. I will give you the 2019 season, and the offense being designed around Dobbins, but he still had over 100car so he was familiar with the offense. But the offense stalled because Teague couldn't make elite defenses miss or be used in the pass game.

Against Bama, there shouldn't have been the same level as dropoff as there was against Clemson in 2019. Sermon only had 12 more carries than Teague, so it's not like Sermon was lead RB all year like Dobbins, actually Teague started off a number of games. But again, the offense stalled because Teague couldn't make elite defenses miss or be used in the pass game. His skill set is more of a Wisconsin RB, where they get 25+ carries a game and wear defenses down, and make 1 move and that's it. The best RBs now, HAVE to know how make people miss, and make yards out of nothing. That's not his game. Like @bukIpower stated, he still has a carved out role as a bruiser, but that's about it. He will start early because he's the incumbent, and I'm sure coaches don't want a 1st time starter against Minny and Oregon, but after that, the RB job is up in the air. And I could see Teague falling to 3rd RB.
 
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“Of course I want to be that guy,” Teague said. “But we’ll continue to make each other better and compete. Whatever my role is going to be that’s best for the team, that’s going to be my role. We’ve got a lot of depth, a lot of guys. That helps us stay fresh in practice and helps us for the overall health of the unit — and the team, too.”
 
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2. Master Teague, Ohio State

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Ohio State Buckeyes running back Master Teague III (33) runs upfield during Ohio State’s first football practice of fall camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021.

Master Teague is expected to be the leader in a crowded and extremely talented running back room. With the Buckeyes breaking in a new quarterback, defenses should expect to see a healthy dose of Teague early and often. He’ll get pushed by Miyan Williams and freshman TreVeyon Henderson, but we still sim him grabbing the starting job in Columbus.
 
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Bruce Feldman's annual "Freak" list. Master clocks in at #19 overall.

https://theathletic.com/2758595/2021/08/09/bruce-feldmans-2021-college-football-freaks-list/

19. Master Teague, Ohio State, running back
Called the biggest height/weight/speed Freak on a gifted team, 5-11, 225-pound Teague has produced some impressive numbers in the Buckeyes program, vertical jumping 40 inches, broad jumping 11 feet and clocking a 4.35 40. In his career in Columbus, Teague has run for 1,409 yards and 13 touchdowns. In 2020, three of his four touchdown runs were of 40 yards or more, really showcasing that terrific straight-line speed. In March, the Buckeyes Twitter account displayed a photo of just what a hulking figure Teague is.

 
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I'm thinking this guy may be one of those who turns out to be a better pro than college back. Maybe gets picked up late (or middle, if he blows up the combine) and then has a solid NFL career. He and his family have been nothing but Buckeye and I wish him the best this year and thereafter.

Depends on the team and system. But it's possible. The same could be said about him in college.
 
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