Can any offense afford a TE who won't block?

Doomsdayblitz · Dec 20, 2021

Our starting tight end, Dalton Schultz, had the most receptions of his career yesterday at 8. He was every bit the security blanket Dak needed on another rough day for the offense.
Every player on an offense, however, should be willing & able to block in the run game. Schultz is plenty strong enough, so that leaves his willingness. Perfect example: on a Pollard stretch play, 210 pound Ceedee Lamb is tasked with blocking 255 lb. Lorenzo Carter. Lamb fights, scratches, & claws and gets the job done. The 255 lb. Schultz pulls out & engages a 210 lb. DB, & gets stoned. Doesn't move the guy an inch. I've seen too many plays where Schultz is left trailing his man, who ends up hitting our ball carrier.
Anyone else have a problem with that?

Ranched · Dec 20, 2021

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thunderpimp91 · Dec 20, 2021

To be honest i've not studies Schultz enough to say if he is a good enough blocker or not. That said as a general rule I would rather have a plus blocker who isnt that great as a pass catcher than a receiver first TE who is a liability as a blocker.

nightrain · Dec 20, 2021

Depends on the offense. The Cowboys offense needs productive blocking from the TE position. Schultz does not have the physicality to mix it up with DEs and LBs.

Blast From The Past · Dec 20, 2021

I like Shultz but he has a lot to learn about the nuances of blocking out in space. That is a part of his game that should be evolving.

nalam · Dec 20, 2021

Doomsdayblitz said:
Our starting tight end, Dalton Schultz, had the most receptions of his career yesterday at 8. He was every bit the security blanket Dak needed on another rough day for the offense.
Every player on an offense, however, should be willing & able to block in the run game. Schultz is plenty strong enough, so that leaves his willingness. Perfect example: on a Pollard stretch play, 210 pound Ceedee Lamb is tasked with blocking 255 lb. Lorenzo Carter. Lamb fights, scratches, & claws and gets the job done. The 255 lb. Schultz pulls out & engages a 210 lb. DB, & gets stoned. Doesn't move the guy an inch. I've seen too many plays where Schultz is left trailing his man, who ends up hitting our ball carrier.
Anyone else have a problem with that?

Yes I have a problem with that , LOL

John813 · Dec 20, 2021

IMO he was a better blocker last year. Early on IIRC he was a technically sound blocker but lacked the strength/leverage needed in the NFL.

maryquality · Dec 20, 2021

Can McKeon block??

Doomsdayblitz · Dec 20, 2021

nightrain said:
Depends on the offense. The Cowboys offense needs productive blocking from the TE position. Schultz does not have the physicality to mix it up with DEs and LBs.

But Ceedee Lamb does? See what I'm saying. Blocking is an attitude. If he was willing to be a better blocker, his WR wouldn't be expected to block players that are more his size, the run game would thrive more, & Dak wouldn't need to throw as often.

Risen Star · Dec 20, 2021

nalam said:
Yes I have a problem with that , LOL

I'll hold your jackets.

Creeper · Dec 20, 2021

Schultz is not a good blocker. He is actually pretty bad at it. I think a good blocking TE would be a big boost for the running game.

FalseStart75Pozderac · Dec 20, 2021

I wonder if Sprinkle will get some more action. Being that he had his first two catches this year yesterday, I assumed he was more a blocking TE. I just haven't paid attention enough to notice him.

nalam · Dec 20, 2021

Risen Star said:
I'll hold your jackets.

Thanks

Risen Star · Dec 20, 2021

FalseStart75Pozderac said:
I wonder if Sprinkle will get some more action. Being that he had his first two catches this year yesterday, I assumed he was more a blocking TE. I just haven't paid attention enough to notice him.

They intend to sprinkle him in.

Dallasfann · Dec 20, 2021

The only thing I'm positive about Shultz is that he has much better hands then CeeDee Lamb. I don't trust any pass going towards that guy to be completed. He reminds me a lot of last years version of Diontae Johnson. Talented but horrible hands.

FalseStart75Pozderac · Dec 20, 2021

Risen Star said:
They intend to sprinkle him in.

hahahahah. I personally like calling him "Sprinkles" instead of Sprinkle.

Beaker42 · Dec 20, 2021

Risen Star said:
They intend to sprinkle him in.

Now we need a TE with last name Dash.

Doomsday · Dec 20, 2021

Only if your coaches are smart enough to not ask him to make key blocks, you have to scheme around him a bit.

stinkface · Dec 20, 2021

Shultz is a 50 50 air blocker. 50% of the time he gets nothing but air. Like he closes his eyes. I see him going next year to some place like Arizona or the Ram's that throw the ball a ton.

Techsass · Dec 20, 2021

Risen Star said:
They intend to sprinkle him in.

I'm a suckered for slapstick...as long as it fits.

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