Akem, thoughts

[kemajic]

Some posters are suggesting that Grossman is not a good blocking TE. Not sure that is true. I know he weighs only 220. But, if he is not, who don't we use some double TE sets with Grossman and Elwell? Joey is 6'3", 245 lbs., and should be able to block. The double TE set can still be a very effective passing set, with drag routes, slants, TE screens, etc. Hell, if we're going to feature mostly short passes anyway, at least we might be better at protecting Brown with two TEs.

Agreed on all fronts. I havent’ noticed any issues with Grossman’s blocking, but honestly havent’ paid a shitload of attention to that. More slants, drags and screens would be welcome.

It is hard to tell as he is usually running routes which mean as a TE he isn't protecting. He's more of a WR than a TE. Bottom line is whether by scheme or execution, we leave our OL on an island in pass blocking with little support from RBs or TEs. This is not missed by opposing DCs.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Agreed on all fronts. I havent’ noticed any issues with Grossman’s blocking, but honestly havent’ paid a shitload of attention to that. More slants, drags and screens would be welcome.

It is hard to tell as he is usually running routes which mean as a TE he isn't protecting. He's more of a WR than a TE. Bottom line is whether by scheme or execution, we leave our OL on an island in pass blocking with little support from RBs or TEs. This is not missed by opposing DCs.

Which is weird since we rarely run 4 WR's, and many times only 2. I distinctly remember a couple years ago when the QB was struggling (and the O-line) and they changed the scheme to a version of max-protect and things worked much better....