The Jalen Ramsey Sack

[Runwildboys]

Good points. However, that was really the first time that I've seen Pollard blow an assignment. And the entire forum seems to think he just cannot block. He can. One incident, doesn't make him a bad blocker. It's like saying that Ceedee is going to drop all of his passes because he's dropped one.

While that's the first time I've ever seen him just go in the wrong direction, there have been many times that he's been run right through, barely slowing the defender at all. There have also been times that he blocked surprisingly well. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give him a 6 or 7.

 

[ConstantReboot]

While that's the first time I've ever seen him just go in the wrong direction, there have been many times that he's been run right through, barely slowing the defender at all. There have also been times that he blocked surprisingly well. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give him a 6 or 7.

He ain't the best blocker. But at least he's not taken up 20 million of the cap like someone we know.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Ok guys.

I have gone back and watched this play 100 times now. And one instant truth has hit me. It is unfortunate but unless they put Pollard AND Zeke out there on passing downs Pollard may get whichever QB is starting killed.

He completely missed that blitz and that play right there could have turned the tide of the game had Rush fumbled. Anyone who questions why Zeke is in there pass blocking should literally watch that play. If they still have questions then it is nothing more than an agenda.

What are your thoughts on that play?

Pollard hasnt been a negative in pass blocking. One of the reason people have talked up his potential as a featured back is that he is a good blockers. This was one play that was poorly executed. You can find one for anyone

 

[phildadon86]

Pollard hasnt been a negative in pass blocking. One of the reason people have talked up his potential as a featured back is that he is a good blockers. This was one play that was poorly executed. You can find one for anyone

Again. I state in my OP that he is the more explosive back. Plays like this can cost you games though. That’s all I’m pointing out.

 

[noshame]

Ok guys.

I have gone back and watched this play 100 times now. And one instant truth has hit me. It is unfortunate but unless they put Pollard AND Zeke out there on passing downs Pollard may get whichever QB is starting killed.

He completely missed that blitz and that play right there could have turned the tide of the game had Rush fumbled. Anyone who questions why Zeke is in there pass blocking should literally watch that play. If they still have questions then it is nothing more than an agenda.

What are your thoughts on that play?

Look I'll put a full back in there to pick up the blitz give me Pollard to run the ball.
Why don't you look at their rushing stats this season a 100 times and see what you take from that. I guarantee you I can find blocks that Zeke has missed. He looks like hes blocking when hes running the football I'm done protecting overpaid players.

 

[Scotman]

This play presents several issues. First, if I'm a DC and Pollard is in there on an obvious 3rd down passing situation, I'm dialing up a blitz package. Something quick that doesn't give Pollard time to understand it. Second, like many have said, it explains why your most explosive back is on the sideline as much as he is.

Zeke was a decent blocker from day one. He was just also fast and strong. He's no longer fast enough. But, there is such a disparity between Zeke and Pollard in blocking that it telegraphs to the defense what we are doing. Hence, we still run Zeke despite the typical 3 yards and a cloud of dust.

It's almost to the point that Zeke looks more like Daryl Johnston out there than he does your primary back.

Can we use Zeke more like Pollard's lead blocker a few plays a game just to keep the defense guessing? If you put them both out there 15-20% of the time, the defense wouldn't know if Pollard is going to run or go out for a pass. Zeke could run. It could be a deep passing play with Zeke in there to block and Pollard serving as the outlet.

This isn't hate on my part for Zeke or Pollard. Zeke seems to have really matured these last couple of years. Pollard is truly explosive with the ball in his hands (and without ). As far as Zeke being on the field more than Pollard, Zeke is not as bad running with the ball as Pollard is at pass protection.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Again. I state in my OP that he is the more explosive back. Plays like this can cost you games though. That’s all I’m pointing out.

But you are making it out to be a consistent issue, which with Pollard it is not. Throughout his career he has been a back that can pick up a blitz. Everyone blows a play from time to time. You cant single one out and create a narrative around it. Its not like Elliott has never blown a blitz pick up before

 

[Runwildboys]

He ain't the best blocker. But at least he's not taken up 20 million of the cap like someone we know.

True

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

Time to trade Pollard to the Rams for a 2nd.

 

[mmohican29]

My thoughts are we are very fortunate Rush held on to the ball. That is the kind of turnover that could have changed the outcome of the game and its inexcusable to not pick that up

2nd most amazing non-turnover sack I've ever seen.

Rodgers surviving Heath's blast is #1.

Credit Rush. Tough hombre.

 

[odog422]

Dak fumbles

Rush fumbled. The force of the hit made him fall on it.

 

[odog422]

That lapse would have cost us the game if Rush fumbled. Negating his long touchdown run. So no. It doesn’t trump anything

Rush did fumble. The force of the hit let him fall on the ball.