Comments on: Lorig Lacking “Running Back Eyes”

By: paul

paul — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:56:30 +0000

I really don’t think that players are “allowed” to pick a different hole on plays that are called on our team.

By: Piratic

Piratic — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:21:58 +0000

“Zack Says:
September 27th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Stephen White, when he has made radio appearances, has consistently packed more insight into the Bucs in his 20 minute segments than one would be likely to hear from anyone else on the radio or tv in a month. Someone needs to give this guy a show.”

Hard to disagree with you, Zack, but reading his articles is like reading the work of a 9th grader. He has long shown that he is unable to write articles that are up to a professional standard. His work simply needs the services of a Copy Editor. He truly does have great insight, but his method of communicating that insight is definitely sub-par. That being said, I’d rather read his stuff all day long than be subjected to the useless garbage that is offered up by Rick Stroud, Martin Fennelly, et al.

By: Hawaiian Buc

Hawaiian Buc — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:19:13 +0000

And even in pop warner (which is the only football I ever played), you always follow your fullback. That’s not even a question. Otherwise, why have a fullback? That’s their one and only purpose, to lead block for the tailback.

By: Hawaiian Buc

Hawaiian Buc — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:15:30 +0000

@Brain,

There would be a defender there if Martin and Lorig ran that way. However, there were 2 defenders going right. Lorig struggle enough blocking 1 guy, 2 guys would be even harder. And I know this is going to sound rude, but I really don’t mean for it to be, but I am going to take the word of Steve White over yours. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that you didn’t play in the NFL, nor do you break down film like an NFL player. If White says one thing and you say another, I’m going to lean towards believing White.

By: Brain

Brain — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:54:12 +0000

It doesn’t make sense for Lorig to lead through a hole with no one to block when there’s a LB sitting on the other side. Lorig has every right to take on that LB and it’s Martin’s job to see the hole and run to daylight as opposed to blindly following the FB. I don’t see how this is Lorig’s fault…FBs are supposed to block. There’s a reason they’re not a RBs, and I don’t want a FB that thinks like a RB.

By: Peking Buc

Peking Buc — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:38:48 +0000

We would get destroyed in a single back set. We don’t pass well enough for that to work. NE does it well because they pass well and are unpredictable.

S White is right on the money. We need a nasty true full back. NSO’s my way or the highway is holding the team back. Who on offense can do what GMac did and go upstairs and ask for change?

By: Teddy

Teddy — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:40:18 +0000

After reading that entire breakdown by Steve White, I can honestly say that I’m even more depressed about our offense after last week’s debacle. And I didn’t think that was possible.

By: SteveK

SteveK — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:55:53 +0000

One could argue the Bucs also need “Quarterback eyes” out there on the field.

Josh Freeman this means you.

By: gracelivin

gracelivin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:19:37 +0000

Yar is the only one really seeing the Photos for what they point out, Lorig ran to the right hole and did get on the LB,if Martin hits the hole and heads north and south he picks up at least 8, cause all that is left to beat is the safety. Look close at the 2nd pic. In the Carolina game Lorig ate up Kuechy, against the Giants he missed a few but that happens sometimes the RB has to break some tackles, which I don’t see Martin do much of when he runs inside, now as he moves out a little he seems to have more shake, the same holds true for Blount, both are way more effective a little wider.

By: Jessup

Jessup — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:19:14 +0000

How about we just run out of the singleback set and only use a fullback in short yardage situations? What a freaking novel idea!

By: Oahubuc

Oahubuc — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:25:47 +0000

I had high hopes for Cody Johnson. He could really hook ‘em in college. Is he on a squad now?

By: guns4roses

guns4roses — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:01:02 +0000

I can say that the first time I read Steve White’s blog, I was shocked at how interesting and insightful he is in his explanations of the mechanics of the game of football. This is the first week I’ve seen him do long sections on our offense and it’s just as interesting as his front-seven work that I’ve enjoyed over the years.

Joe, I hope we will see Steve’s work featured regularly on your site.