What's his history? Is it consistently one or the other or has he utilized both depending on the OL talent on the roster? And where does Hal Hunter fit in when it comes to man-blocking and/or zone-blocking?
Norwell was coached by Matsko in Carolina and I'm pretty sure Matsko is more of a man-blocking coach (that was why Fassel dumped him for McNally, whose specialty was a zone-blocking).
Ala Turner maybe?
Advantage of power being big hat (ol) on little hat (lb) or two ol on one dl???
Advantage of zone being super quick to edge (when coupled with right RB) get lbs and safeties going the wrong way for opposite side play action and counters???
Let's do both or which we have horses for at start of camp.
I probably prefer zone if it's instantaneous and serves to lock up front 7 directionally rather than expecting to hat them. But go w what works yo.
It just appears that in a quality zone system it happens quicker and is more about spacing that whom is blocking whom?
Whereas in power on outside runs it is a tad slower but you get more oomf?
So ideally it effects OL search as well as RB ideal type seach?
Seems to me that one way to negate today's pass rush is to get past the edge on runs instantly. That would force your D into other than committing to rush passer.
I don't believe that's accurate as far as Minnesota. A lot of articles about their zone running scheme.
“We are running the same thing,” (Dalvin) Cook said, referencing the similarities between the Florida State and Minnesota Vikings offense. “Zone, inside zone, outside zone, utilizing me to catch the football.”
https://zonecoverage.com/2017/vikings/hasan-vikings-shift-to-zone-running-could-pay-dividends/
13. Minnesota Vikings
Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur
The Vikings went from the bottom of the league to a top-10 offense since Shurmur took over coordinator duties following Norv Turner's resignation last November. A product of the Bill Walsh-Mike Holmgren coaching tree, Shurmur inherited an offense built around a vertical attack and implemented principles of a West Coast scheme. He's a tremendous playcaller and gets creative with the use of his extensive playbook to draw upon the strengths of his personnel. The Vikings rank ninth in yards and 10th in points per game. Shurmur has played a big role in rebuilding the O-line and its zone-blocking scheme and has been able to capitalize on Case Keenum's strengths to get the most out of the backup QB. Shurmur's success this season raises the question of whether he'll be offered another head-coaching opportunity soon. He was the Browns' head coach from 2011 to 2012 and the Eagles' interim coach in the 2015 season. -- Courtney Cronin
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/32for32x17115/nfl-2017-playcallers-all-32-nfl-teams-how-their-offense-ranks
Most teams use a combination of both these days, this is a multiple league on both sides of the ball.
WCO 101 - ( New Window )
It should have an upside over power in that there is no way a pulling guard (power?) is faster or quicker than a quick start type RB (zone?).
So. We look for running backs that go from zero to 60 in a split second?!?! Shorty's love zone? Sproles types?