I'm working on a new project, essentially breaking down each prospect and selecting their best trait. Essentially ____________'s ability to __________ makes him a ___________ round prospect.
What I'm trying to do is highlight why a player will contribute by demonstrating a similar play made by a player at that same position in the NFL.
I'm trying to be thorough about this, and will hopefully be able to get a prospect up every three or four days. Any input is appreciated.
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When evaluating prospects, General Managers ask themselves, “What can this guy do for my team?”
In the case of Wisconsin Center Peter Konz, the answer is fairly simple – He’s going to let you run the ball.
In the NFL, effective running is typically a 4 on 4 blocking scenario. The TE and the Tackle on the weak side show pass, and the DEs will fly upfield, essentially removing all 4 players from the play. Because most defenses typically are running the nickel on most downs, there are 2 DTs and 2 LBs left to defend the run.
The offense has a Center, 2 Guards, and the Tackle on the Strong Side to get all 4 of these players blocked.
If you have a Center, who can take out one of the DTs without any help from the Guards, you will be able to run the football, because one of the playside Guards will be free to fly up and take on a LB on the snap of the ball. If the Guard is competent, that guy is out of the play, and the RB will have a lane to run through. It’s not that simple though, because the hardest block in the game, is the Center having to make a reach block on the DT who’s shaded towards the play. A Center who can consistently make that block, especially on the freaks of nature that play DT in the NFL, is worth his weight in gold.
For that reason, Peter Konz will be drafted in the first round, and will be a part of a good running game for a long time. For a visual explanation, follow the link below:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E034oMj-SAw&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]
In the case of Wisconsin Center Peter Konz, the answer is fairly simple – He’s going to let you run the ball.
In the NFL, effective running is typically a 4 on 4 blocking scenario. The TE and the Tackle on the weak side show pass, and the DEs will fly upfield, essentially removing all 4 players from the play. Because most defenses typically are running the nickel on most downs, there are 2 DTs and 2 LBs left to defend the run.
The offense has a Center, 2 Guards, and the Tackle on the Strong Side to get all 4 of these players blocked.
If you have a Center, who can take out one of the DTs without any help from the Guards, you will be able to run the football, because one of the playside Guards will be free to fly up and take on a LB on the snap of the ball. If the Guard is competent, that guy is out of the play, and the RB will have a lane to run through. It’s not that simple though, because the hardest block in the game, is the Center having to make a reach block on the DT who’s shaded towards the play. A Center who can consistently make that block, especially on the freaks of nature that play DT in the NFL, is worth his weight in gold.
For that reason, Peter Konz will be drafted in the first round, and will be a part of a good running game for a long time. For a visual explanation, follow the link below:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E034oMj-SAw&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]
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