Also, while it's enlightening to hear what Thomas says, it's amazing to see the incompetence around him. When they break down the 2nd play, Tate gets tackled for a loss because our FB literally blocks our WR and leaves the Steelers guy wide open for the tackle.
Also, while it's enlightening to hear what Thomas says, it's amazing to see the incompetence around him. When they break down the 2nd play, Tate gets tackled for a loss because our FB literally blocks our WR and leaves the Steelers guy wide open for the tackle.
I think on that play the receiver was to take the ILB since he had the angle and the FB was to take the outside guy, or the FB saw the receiver was taking the ILB and the FB had to try to take the outside guy. Either way, our guys got crossed up.
If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.
I seriously hope we keep him around long after he retires from playing. He is a positive person who obviously is good at what he does. He could help our line for years after his playing days are done.
Thanks - thats been the case last year and this year. I have defended the OL although there is a breakdown here and there. For the most part with teams stacking 8+ in the box time and again the failure of the run is due to a TE or FB being totally incompetent in their blocks.
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I am always fascinated by these types of things. I played organized football in elementary school, but that was the extent of it. I never got into anything advanced, so it's pretty neat to hear it from someone who knows so much in depth stuff.
79...thanks for posting. This is an excellent article. For some reason, if there is video, I can't get it to work.
The pictures help to illustrate the points Thomas is making in the article. Blocking is all about using technique (footwork, angels, leverage) to move the defensive players.
Thank you so much for sharing that! Man I really enjoyed watching that clip! Just awesome =)
You can't fix stupid but you can destroy ignorance. When you destroy ignorance you remove the justifications for evil. If you want to destroy evil then educate our people. Hate is a tool of the stupid to deal with what they can't understand.
I seriously hope we keep him around long after he retires from playing. He is a positive person who obviously is good at what he does. He could help our line for years after his playing days are done.
I hope so too. Just make him the permanent o-line coach forever. That way at least one part of our team will always be awesome!
You can't fix stupid but you can destroy ignorance. When you destroy ignorance you remove the justifications for evil. If you want to destroy evil then educate our people. Hate is a tool of the stupid to deal with what they can't understand.
I seriously hope we keep him around long after he retires from playing. He is a positive person who obviously is good at what he does. He could help our line for years after his playing days are done.
I hope so too. Just make him the permanent o-line coach forever. That way at least one part of our team will always be awesome!
Work toward making him the next John Madden and a future HC here
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... there goes Joe Thomas, the best there ever was in this game.
Constantly changing coaches leads to constantly starting over, which leads to constantly struggling.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Constantly changing coaches leads to constantly starting over, which leads to constantly struggling.
Don't forget trade rumors.
Which, I believe, sabotaged at least 2 weeks of the season.
Like it or not, rumors like that hurt a team .. especially a less talented team that is struggling.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Constantly changing coaches leads to constantly starting over, which leads to constantly struggling.
Don't forget trade rumors.
This is not good news. Was afraid of something like this happening. Pretty sure Mack will follow his lead also. Probably Schwartz, who was getting better. How I don't know. Ever since that line coach got fired we haven't been able to stop a light breeze.
WE DON'T NEED A QB BEFORE WE GET A LINE THAT CAN PROTECT HIM my two cents...
The Browns may be breaking in a rookie QB next year, and have an OL that has lost Joe Thomas, Alex Mack, and Mitchell Schwartz.
OL are generally loyal, but man, when you change coach after coach and scheme after scheme, it has to wear on them.
Does anyone have Cousins' number? We may need him to start at LT next year.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Constantly changing coaches leads to constantly starting over, which leads to constantly struggling.
Don't forget trade rumors.
This is not good news. Was afraid of something like this happening. Pretty sure Mack will follow his lead also. Probably Schwartz, who was getting better. How I don't know. Ever since that line coach got fired we haven't been able to stop a light breeze.
At least Thomas is under contract. Mack is a free agent because we botched his last contract.
The Browns may be breaking in a rookie QB next year, and have an OL that has lost Joe Thomas, Alex Mack, and Mitchell Schwartz.
It's the Browns. Bank on this being exactly what happens. That being said too bad it won't be #2 playing behind the new line. It would serve him right.
Fear us, for we are the BROWNS, led by the mighty BM! Only in Cleveland.
Aditi Kinkhabwala Verified account @AKinkhabwala Browns' Joe Thomas: "The most important thing in this business is finding a QB... If you don't you're just going to get fired."
Constantly changing coaches leads to constantly starting over, which leads to constantly struggling.
Don't forget trade rumors.
This is not good news. Was afraid of something like this happening. Pretty sure Mack will follow his lead also. Probably Schwartz, who was getting better. How I don't know. Ever since that line coach got fired we haven't been able to stop a light breeze.
At least Thomas is under contract. Mack is a free agent because we botched his last contract.
Yeah, but when has a guy asked to be traded that wasn't traded?
WE DON'T NEED A QB BEFORE WE GET A LINE THAT CAN PROTECT HIM my two cents...
Aditi Kinkhabwala Verified account @AKinkhabwala Browns' Joe Thomas: "The most important thing in this business is finding a QB... If you don't you're just going to get fired."
Constantly changing coaches leads to constantly starting over, which leads to constantly struggling.
Don't forget trade rumors.
This is not good news. Was afraid of something like this happening. Pretty sure Mack will follow his lead also. Probably Schwartz, who was getting better. How I don't know. Ever since that line coach got fired we haven't been able to stop a light breeze.
At least Thomas is under contract. Mack is a free agent because we botched his last contract.
Joe could always just decide that he's had enough, and retire. He would then go into the Hall of Fame on the 1st ballot, and also having made the Pro Bowl in every year of his career. (not to mention never having missed a game)
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Joe could always just decide that he's had enough, and retire. He would then go into the Hall of Fame on the 1st ballot, and also having made the Pro Bowl in every year of his career. (not to mention never having missed a game)
Almost no player will retire when they still have money on the table.
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