Strength after reviewing the tape: Pass blocking. After 11 seasons in the NFL Brian understands the tricks defensive coordinators try and play on unsuspecting offensive lineman. Fortunately for the Kansas City Chief those tricks don't work on Brian Waters.
Waters is stout on the pass rush and rarely gets driven by the bull rush. He moves well on his feet and keeps his weight centered which allows him to adjust to defender moves. He was moved to left tackle for a series while his fellow teammate Brandon Albert was hurt and didn't miss a step. Brian Waters can pass block against the best in the game.
Brian still possesses a little bit of a nasty streak when it comes to run blocking, has the ability to get to the second level, and can pull both from the playside or backside.
Waters has pass blocked at the Pro-Bowl level through 6 games of the 2010 season.
Weakness after reviewing the tape: In the run game Waters gets beaten more than his blocking percentage indicates. It is no secret that Brian has gotten a step slower then when he was in his heyday. However, like all great veterans, what he lacks in youthfulness he makes up for with his knowledge of the game.
The Chiefs employ the zone blocking scheme and Brian often uses veteran techniques to block lineman he cannot reach block. He constantly uses the defenders momentum against them by tugging them, pulling, pushing, slinging, cutting, and spinning (the defender) . In the end, he gets the job done. And that's the most important thing of all.
Brian may be more susceptible to nagging injuries and the wear and tear of the 16 game NFL season. Performance might decline due to this or, if the coaches are proactive about it, might be asked to do less pulling or second level blocking as the season progresses...time will tell.
Reviewer's Summery: Waters is still performing at a high level and is a big reason this Chiefs team is back at the top of the NFL in rushing. He still is getting it done after 11seasons in the NFL. Brian's ability to pull, zone block, or drive block makes him a valuable commodity in the NFL.
