Barkley's Pass Blocking

it is an area he can improve on for sure

Relax, tuff guy.

On two occasions I saw his head get seriously snapped back when blocking. That can't be good.

He was ever asked to do in College. He will be fine with some seasoning

assignments from what I can tell.

he just needs to give the hit instead of take the hit.

Doesn't seem like much of an issue overall.

Saquon Barkley ain't one....

Sadly, he'll have plenty of in-game practice, given our porous O-line.

And have him work for a few weeks with Saquon on pass pro.

he shouldn't be getting knocked backwards by a safety. And he had plenty of time to set himself

Maybe he can reach out to Jacobs. Still remember him decleating Trent Cole during a game. Ah - good times.

A few holes at the line of scrimmage for Barkley once in a while.

How many college backs who are of his talent come in able to block? Was he ever asked to pass pro at penn state? Highly doubtful considering he was there only weapon. He’ll get better from what I see it’s technical. He dips the head gets his base a little too wide and doesn’t get his pad level down. He’ll learn

but it hasn't been an issue this year. It'll get better - let's give attention to the more pressing needs of this team.

How his body is used to absorbing contact and using it to gain momentum. Physically he can do it, mentally he has to learn not to brace but initiate contact. I am certain he's going to level someone once he makes that switch and he will. He's too conscientious and too physically gifted not to.

me that the $3 millon mentor Stewart didnt work with Barkley on pass blocking?

but picked up a few blitzes afterward just fine. There is nothing that kid is unwilling to do.

In comment 14145170 SHO'NUFF said:

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assignments from what I can tell.

He wiffs on his blocks and he has missed some assignments from time to time. It’s all over the Cowboys film.

coming out of college. He needs work, for sure, but I'm fairly confident he'll get better.

and this is week 7 - the comment about Stewart is spot on, IMO also.

jk

He'll figure it out. He's a big strong kid, the last thing I'd worry about is his blocking. Ahmad Bradshaw was a terrific blocker and Barkley has 40 pounds on him.

Wasn’t the case in his rookie year, at least early on

a RB's pass-blocking is about two things:

First - understand your assignment, make your reads, and pick the right person to block.

Second - execute the block the best you can. This generally involves establishing a proper base.

The second becomes harder if you're struggling with the first. I think we've seen a few times where Barkley didn't have his base set right and he was overpowered at the point. Time will help him improve his decision making which will in turn allow him to more quickly set his base to take on blitzers.

In other words, improvement can be expected from the rookie.

lighter.

In comment 14145959 Greg from LI said:

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Ahmad Bradshaw was a terrific blocker and Barkley has 40 pounds on him.

And Bradshaw didn't start out as a terrific blocker, either. I remember a game in New Orleans (I think) where Eli was visibly angry at a young Bradshaw after he whiffed on a block.

he frame looks slight but the pile always moves forward when he hits it.I realize he has been in the NFL longer so he has more practice at pass blocking but he was good at it last year too.

rather than getting some momentum going forward to meet him, and that's why he's been getting run over. He will learn and become excellent at pass pro.

He had recognition issues. But even as a rookie he fucked people up when he hit them. He had that low center of gravity and was fearless delivering shots. He'd take anybody in the league head on. One of the reasons he's on my shortlist of all time favorite players.

Barkley's problems IMO are not recognition, but rather on the collision aspect. He knows who to block, but not how. Bradshaw knew how, but not who. Barkley doesn't innately crave contact like AB did, neither with interior running or pass pro. My opinion.

In comment 14145141 montanagiant said:

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He was ever asked to do in College. He will be fine with some seasoning

he actually did do it a fair amount in Moorhead's offense. Out of 11 personnel they ran enough of a range of pass protections. Overall he just needs more experience with the speed of the game.