Quote:I don't think it is a strength issue. His run blocking skills are more than adequate and that is all aggressive strength. I keep hearing people that should know that his footwork is good so in my mind it has to be reading the situation and reacting to it.

Based on what I saw in Friday's game, I would agree with this.


Luke actually had moments where he did ok blocking his assignment.


But I think he may have mental lapses... how else can you account for it. A lack of consistency usually has to do with mental toughness. If you can prove ability prior to and after a play you got burned on during a game, then to me it's not about strength, or footwork, or hand technique.


It's about being mentally focused enough. It's about having enough passion to go 100 percent. It's about having so much pride that you do not want to get beat. I'm not saying he has no pride or passion. Maybe he has too much and it causes him to get distracted...


I just think with Luke, at this point, it's more mental than physical.

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