Quote:In a ZBS, speed wins every time. Back in the days when guards would pull, it made sense for them to have speed, but in a ZBS they all need to be able to get on a defender who might be not be lined up in their gap and that takes quickness. Realistically, you don't even need to be able to drive block down field, just get on a guy, redirect him and let the RB find the hole.

 

Also, you can't teach speed, he can hit the weights, get stronger, but its unlikely he will ever get significantly faster. If youre going to pick a player with a deficiency (not that I think Richburg is totally lacking in this area), pick strength.

 

For run blocking yes, and I guess if you're going pure ZBS, which this team is not, you can always just pass out of a play action set where you essentially run block anyway. But nothing kills a QB more than pressure in his face. I get your "can't coach speed" philosophy and I agree completely, but give me a guy who can hold his ground versus the Vince Wilforks of the League. That's a little higher priority to me.

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