bhunt7 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 I was always under the impression that he wasn't a great blocker. It was because of this that he seldom saw the field. That's what we were told. I typically equated that to benching a fine RB because he can't pass. The whole blocking thing Gilmore used was pathetic. The primary job of a WR is to catch the ball but that seemed to be priority #2. It makes me wonder if a Desean Jackson type would have been able to earn major P/T under Gilmore. And to go along with your thoughts Knapplc, a better analogy would be benching a Cornerback because he's not a great tackler. Quote Link to comment
junior4949 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I was always under the impression that he wasn't a great blocker. It was because of this that he seldom saw the field. That's what we were told. I typically equated that to benching a fine RB because he can't pass. The whole blocking thing Gilmore used was pathetic. The primary job of a WR is to catch the ball but that seemed to be priority #2. It makes me wonder if a Desean Jackson type would have been able to earn major P/T under Gilmore. And to go along with your thoughts Knapplc, a better analogy would be benching a Cornerback because he's not a great tackler. The primary job of a WR is not to catch a ball. Great receivers see the ball how many times a game, 6-8 times? Their primary job on passing teams is to run correct routes. On our team where we run as much if not more than pass, blocking becomes a primary job as well. Btw, I wouldn't have a cornerback playing on a defense for me that wasn't very good at tackling. Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I was always under the impression that he wasn't a great blocker. It was because of this that he seldom saw the field. That's what we were told. I typically equated that to benching a fine RB because he can't pass. Not quite. Downfield blocking is at least something a WR is expected to do from time to time. Hines Ward is not the greatest receiver in the world, but is notable for his tenacious blocking. A better analogy might be benching a fine RB who can't catch. Whatever. My goal wasn't making the best possible analogy ever, it was to point out the foolishness of not playing your best WRs. Quote Link to comment
da skers Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I hope I speak for all of Husker Nation when I say Gilmore was the worst coach on the staff and he needed to move on. I was calling for his departure and was really happy to see him go to U$C. I am expecting better results from our new WR coach. Time will tell... I'll disagree with you on this point. 1st - The worst coach on the team is still coaching at least one more year here before being reassigned. 2- He actually did a pretty decent job of developing some guys but he valued certain things more than others based on what he was told to do by the OC. I don't think he's getting a fair shake. So. . if blocking or route knowledge was priority one then that was the focus. Never mind if the guy could create separation from a DB, catch consistently or was fantastic at creating yards after the catch,etc. Those things to me see high on a list more than blocking or routes but it wasn't the "company" way. Quote Link to comment
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