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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 617096"><p>So, 17 runs were all or nearly all broken pass plays since GB does not call QB runs, and we know Kuhn was rarely on the field for pass plays last season. You could probably count QB sneaks over the past 5 years on one hand. Maybe no hands. Conversely, if he was on the field for the kneel downs, that work against the Kuhn argument; if wasn't that would help.</p><p></p><p>Having that breakdown might be helpful. Or not. A down and distance breakdown would then be needed. If Kuhn was out there on mostly run/pass tweener downs with 6 or 7 in the box, and Lacy gained marginally above his overall second half average, the argument for his contribution would be weaker. If Kuhn was on the field disproportionately for short yardage situations, and Lacy matched his second half average on Kuhn plays, then the argument would be stronger. Then we'd be so deep in the weeds we'd have to take an unplayable lie (to use a golf reference).</p><p></p><p>For me it comes down to an eye test. In the past, it was my view that Lacy would be more affective in single-back sets, which was McCarthy's approach in the first half of 2014. In a zone scheme with a one-cut-and-go RB who's most affective between the tackles, the fullback can get in the way, either impairing vision or clogging up the hole. Watching Kuhn block for him in the second half, there were several plays which led to believe I was wrong. A less savvy FB, less experienced and less in tune with the O-Line, might be a problem.</p><p></p><p>We'll have to see how Ripkowski does...as noted previously he played in a zone scheme at Oklahoma, which should give him a leg up in the transition. However, this note from the nfl.com scouting report suggests he has some work to do for other than short yardage man blocking if he doesn't get concussed in the process:</p><p></p><p>"Old-school blocking back who will have a hit or two each game that wows the crowd and gets his teammates fired up. He often charges in head-first and with a lowered head, so his success rate can vary greatly from game to game."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 617096"] So, 17 runs were all or nearly all broken pass plays since GB does not call QB runs, and we know Kuhn was rarely on the field for pass plays last season. You could probably count QB sneaks over the past 5 years on one hand. Maybe no hands. Conversely, if he was on the field for the kneel downs, that work against the Kuhn argument; if wasn't that would help. Having that breakdown might be helpful. Or not. A down and distance breakdown would then be needed. If Kuhn was out there on mostly run/pass tweener downs with 6 or 7 in the box, and Lacy gained marginally above his overall second half average, the argument for his contribution would be weaker. If Kuhn was on the field disproportionately for short yardage situations, and Lacy matched his second half average on Kuhn plays, then the argument would be stronger. Then we'd be so deep in the weeds we'd have to take an unplayable lie (to use a golf reference). For me it comes down to an eye test. In the past, it was my view that Lacy would be more affective in single-back sets, which was McCarthy's approach in the first half of 2014. In a zone scheme with a one-cut-and-go RB who's most affective between the tackles, the fullback can get in the way, either impairing vision or clogging up the hole. Watching Kuhn block for him in the second half, there were several plays which led to believe I was wrong. A less savvy FB, less experienced and less in tune with the O-Line, might be a problem. We'll have to see how Ripkowski does...as noted previously he played in a zone scheme at Oklahoma, which should give him a leg up in the transition. However, this note from the nfl.com scouting report suggests he has some work to do for other than short yardage man blocking if he doesn't get concussed in the process: "Old-school blocking back who will have a hit or two each game that wows the crowd and gets his teammates fired up. He often charges in head-first and with a lowered head, so his success rate can vary greatly from game to game." [/QUOTE]
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