Jaydon Blue is the fastest offensive player we drafted this century

[gtb1943]

If hes going to be in there on receiving downs pass protection is a must. It's not always up the the OC, if the defense is bringing extra guys you cant have defenders running free.

still does not make it any better; the QB needs to also be ready to audible. But you are acting like this is a deal breaker and it is not

 

[gtb1943]

I was never a fan of him. He was ok.

but remember what people were saying after his rookie season?

 

[Rayman70]

but remember what people were saying after his rookie season?

Vaguely

 

[RonnieT24]

but remember what people were saying after his rookie season?

I blame Parcells for that kid's falloff. Parcells pounded on him to change his running style. He was a far more creative runner his rookie season. When Parcells (and the fan base) fell in love with Barber Julius changed up his running style to be more like Barber. Only he was like 25 pound lighter than Barber and not anywhere near suited to run that way. Once he last his mojo he was never able to get it back. It happens but I really think had he been drafted somewhere else with a coach willing to let him be himself he would have had a much better career.

 

[thunderpimp91]

still does not make it any better; the QB needs to also be ready to audible. But you are acting like this is a deal breaker and it is not

Pass blocking ability is absolutely a deal breaker for getting in games on passing downs. There have been many super talented athletes who didn't the opportunity to see the field more because they can't block.

We could go through film all day about the importance of pass protection for RBs.....here is an Excellent Rico Dowdle pass pro example

That play was the difference in a sack vs a 30 yard gain. Many coaches will tell you that if you can't block you can't play. Not saying that is the future of Jaydon Blue in the NFL, but its certainly an area he needs to improve in, and it could be the reason we don't see him on the field as much as we would like early on.

 

[GMO415]

Blue didn't amount to crap at UT being the leading RB. He didn't even break 750 yards in a season. Don't expect much out of this cat.