Broyld vs what is needed to see the field

[OttoinGrotto]

So there are three things I'm trying to sort out:

1. Word is Broyld is seeing most of his involvement thus far at RB.
2. Spring reports stated that Marrone is of the mindset that the most explosive offensive talents will be on the field. We think that means Broyld.
3. In the past, Marrone has been very clear that if his RBs can't handle blocking assignments, they won't see the field.

Really curious to see how this turns out. Some people are saying the offense is built around Broyld, others are saying he'll be involved in a handful of plays each game. I think it's a longshot that he's an adequate blocker as a running back - does that hold him back, or is the need to inject life into the offense so great that the staff makes choices different from the ones they've made in the past.

 

[bothsocksup]

I dont think we ever see Broyld take a snap out of the I formation

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

I don't think Broyld will be staying in the backfield on passing downs. He's going to be out there to make plays, not be a last-ditch blocker.

 

[SoBristol]

You are worried about whether Broyld can block? Have you seen him?

My guess is he starts as a supplemental back -- a wing back when we aren't using a blocking FB. He gets a couple of carries on counters; maybe some swing passes; and other plays where he is just a threat, drawing attention. Works in slowly and then it depends on how he does.

 

[GoSU96]

So there are three things I'm trying to sort out:

1. Word is Broyld is seeing most of his involvement thus far at RB.
2. Spring reports stated that Marrone is of the mindset that the most explosive offensive talents will be on the field. We think that means Broyld.
3. In the past, Marrone has been very clear that if his RBs can't handle blocking assignments, they won't see the field.

Really curious to see how this turns out. Some people are saying the offense is built around Broyld, others are saying he'll be involved in a handful of plays each game. I think it's a longshot that he's an adequate blocker as a running back - does that hold him back, or is the need to inject life into the offense so great that the staff makes choices different from the ones they've made in the past.[/quot


He's not being used at TB.

 

[RF2044]

You are worried about whether Broyld can block? Have you seen him?

My guess is he starts as a supplemental back -- a wing back when we aren't using a blocking FB. He gets a couple of carries on counters; maybe some swing passes; and other plays where he is just a threat, drawing attention. Works in slowly and then it depends on how he does.

Completely agree.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

You are worried about whether Broyld can block?

No, I'm not at all. I was just under the impression that blocking ability was a big requirement for our tailbacks.