Quote:Zone blocking is a relatively new fad. It helps teams that can not think and execute well in complex situations. It's simple offense for stupid football players that can't remember a simple blocking assignment.

 

I am confident that great teams with great coaches teach players their assignments and what predicates adjustment.

 

I disagree with this assessment.

 

I know it has been used in the NFL at least since Walsh went to SF, so I definitely can't call it "relatively new."

 

Since the 49ers valued intelligence in their players, I can't say they can't think and execute well.

 

Again, Denver and Green Bay did well with Zone blocking, too.

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