Elijah Arroyo: Just an observation

[King Dog]

He's an athletic freak. Thought we would have something cool dialed up for him in the Super Bowl. Looking forward to seeing him next season.

 

[SocialParasite]

Yeah, even when he was healthy, they barely used him. Guess that just goes to show how much they trusted Barner. But still, he'd make for a good x-type receiver/RZ weapon. Whoever the OC is next season, I hope they find a way to utilize both TE's more.

 

[irfuben32]

I wasn't a fan of drafting a TE that wasn't a PLUS blocker. I don't have any data to back it up but I think Saubert taking Arroyos snaps helped the running game.

 

[glenwo2]

Doesn't matter now with Fleury on-board.

Expect to see Arroyo being utilized far more going forward.

 

[Bobblehead]

I wasn't a fan of drafting a TE that wasn't a PLUS blocker. I don't have any data to back it up but I think Saubert taking Arroyos snaps helped the running game.

Helped, but I really believe most of the running improvement came from 3 middle linemen finally jelling and knowing who to block and what their blocking assignment is.. especially that 76 guyl

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

Yeah, even when he was healthy, they barely used him. Guess that just goes to show how much they trusted Barner. But still, he'd make for a good x-type receiver/RZ weapon. Whoever the OC is next season, I hope they find a way to utilize both TE's more.

Supposedly he was amazing in camp and had a decent role early in the season. The injury just disrupted his season/momentum. Could be a huge weapon with this new OC though.

 

[irfuben32]

Helped, but I really believe most of the running improvement came from 3 middle linemen finally jelling and knowing who to block and what their blocking assignment is.. especially that 76 guyl

TE blocking is crtitical in the wide zone

I am not saying it was the ONLY thing that changed but having a rookie who wasn't known for his blocking to begin with was not ideal. Saubert knows the scheme well and is an accomplished blocker. I also think Walker may have had a nagging injury earlier in the year and splitting carries didn't allow him to get into the flow of the offense.

 

[Bobblehead]

TE blocking is crtitical in the wide zone

I am not saying it was the ONLY thing that changed but having a rookie who wasn't known for his blocking to begin with was not ideal. Saubert knows the scheme well and is an accomplished blocker. I also think Walker may have had a nagging injury earlier in the year and splitting carries didn't allow him to get into the flow of the offense.

yeah, your right though, secondary blocking breaks a llot of long runs. I remember we used to have a guy, Joe Jaravicous that excelled at down field blocking and I believe instrumental in having Shawn Alexander break free on many occasions.

 

[classicaaron]

if he can even be decent that will be huge because i think Barner is going to be an absolute stud the next few years

 

[irfuben32]

yeah, your right though, secondary blocking breaks a llot of long runs. I remember we used to have a guy, Joe Jaravicous that excelled at down field blocking and I believe instrumental in having Shawn Alexander break free on many occasions.

It's not just about secondary blocking

How the TE blocks sets up the entire play in a wide zone/outside zone run scheme

 

[CPHawk]

Package him and our 1 to move up and get Sadiq.

 

[SmokinHawk]

Yeah, even when he was healthy, they barely used him. Guess that just goes to show how much they trusted Barner. But still, he'd make for a good x-type receiver/RZ weapon. Whoever the OC is next season, I hope they find a way to utilize both TE's more.

I mean, dude blocks entire defenses with the size of his balls alone. Hard to find room for another TE on the field when you have a Barner.

 

[Bobblehead]

I mean, dude blocks entire defenses with the size of his balls alone. Hard to find room for another TE on the field when you have a Barner.

Probably why Kupp and all call him Barnyard