Hopefully, our RB’s will show courage and improvement in pass pro
Actually, I don’t think its about courage because they don’t usually put the ball on the ground and fumbles are usually a sign of a lack of courage. I think its more of a mindset—be the hammer and not the nail. Having great technique is important, but you cannot let it overshadow the mindset. Frankly, it was a bit disappointing that the youngest back in the room—Aneyas Williams—was the most consistently effective and reliable pass protector.
Flashes of CJ indicate he has some mobility within the pocket, so let’s not give him or the o-line, and tight ends, any excuses. I believe our backs are tough but honestly pass pro is an area in which I would like to see improvement from Ja’Juan Seider and his crew. We shall see.
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Aneyas Williams' pass protection is top notch
Even as a true freshman, he looked great out there when it came to pass blocking, and running pass routes, not just as a true freshman, but as a player, period.
He gets excellent leverage, and with his being very strong (not just for his size), it's as if we had a full fledged, experienced bruising fullback there. Some NFL team is going to be very happy with his being on their roster.
With his being that good, it's not surprising that he may very well be better than Love or Price in those areas, despite their having much more experience.
I agree 100%, but what is his injury status?
If there is an issue, I expect Marcus will cover it in his game week presser. Gi'Bran Payne is also great at pass pro so we have some depth at that position skill.