Negatives:
*He waits way too long to engage and gives up too much ground in pass protection. Almost always. Quick-footed people will push him into RW too often if this isn't improved. Check out the long passes to Kearse and Baldwin.
*He still doesn't move his feet enough, quickly enough. Too much leaning in pass protection--both forward and to the outside.
*He's the weakest link in pass protection. You'll see a lot of Vannett/Willson on his side this year to help. But, he doesn't have to be perfect.
Positives:
*Pad level is improved this year. But part of that is it doesn't need to be as low on the outside.
*He seems to have a better understanding of how to use TE/RB chip help.
*He flashes elite run blocking ability. When he's in position and moving forward, he destroys people. Reminds me of that dude that played right tackle for San Francisco a while back. Davis?
*Generally plays smarter. He's much better at getting a body on someone. He looks lost much less. But, we haven't seen many stunts.
He's the right tackle and he's probably earned it. But if the top negative above isn't improved upon, I think you'll see him benched at some point for Pocic or that new dude from the Eagles. Here's to hoping it clicks.
