Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Pulling the Center a Thing?

Nate Dogg

By Nate Dogg,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

Nate Dogg Rookie

Nate Dogg

Posted
Posted

I've played and/or watched football for over 20 years now and I can't say that I've ever seen a center pull and block the right tackle's man on a passing play in any game. Like ever. Is this a real thing? I thought it was a mistake at first but then it seemed like it was by design. I don't know what to make of it lol.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bartin Collaborator

Bartin

Posted
Posted

I've certainly never seen it on a passing play. I think it must have been a heads up play from Ryan where he knew the protection call for the play was bad so he improvised to pick up the free rusher when there wasn't anyone for him to block.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
shaqattaq Grand Master

shaqattaq

Posted
Posted
20 hours ago, rippadonn said:

The same center can be seen leading the blocks into the end zone waaay downfield. I don't know how a probowler can be underrated but Ryan Khalil is.

Cam said "He's my everything". Indeed.

Indeed! When he came out in the Giants game, the whole O-line went downhill and we damned near lost as a result. At least that was part of the reason. He is certainly a very special player.

But his brother is crap! ( I couldn't resist)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MHS831 Grand Master

MHS831

Posted
Posted

Not to be a "know it all" but in certain five-step drops (I was the OL coach for a high school for several years) the center holds A gap, looks for blitzes or stunts, and then peels back to the blind side to help the T.

I am not sure that is what happened, but our C sure ear-holed a bunch of DEs and OLBs who thought the were about to get a sack.

So he is not really pulling, if that is what happened.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
panthers55 Grand Master

panthers55

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, MHS831 said:

Not to be a "know it all" but in certain five-step drops (I was the OL coach for a high school for several years) the center holds A gap, looks for blitzes or stunts, and then peels back to the blind side to help the T.

I am not sure that is what happened, but our C sure ear-holed a bunch of DEs and OLBs who thought the were about to get a sack.

So he is not really pulling, if that is what happened.

If I remember the play, there was no one over him so our guard and tackle engaged their tackle and DE leaving an outside rusher on the right side unaccounted for. Ryan saw the issue and hustled over to engage the outside rusher. I don't think it was designed that way, more of an alert play on Ryan's part given it was a passing play from the inception and not one where Ryan pulls or where we use misdirection.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • CRA
      Evero?!?! Should he be on the Hot Seat

      By CRA · Posted

      Night and day difference in the front office investements.  Since Morgan has been in the FO (5 years)....4 out of 5 first round picks have been offensive players.  The one defensive pick was a corner. Expand it out to the first 2 rounds? 7 out of the 9 picks have been offensive.  That IMO is why our D sucks so bad.   You build defenses up front.   Carolina hasn't been investing there.  Ron's first 5 years? 3 of the 5 first round picks were defensive players.  Expand it all to include second rounders  7 of the 10 picks were defensive.  All front 7 players.     
    • parker
      Evero?!?! Should he be on the Hot Seat

      By parker · Posted

      I think he gets this year to show what he can do.  Last year, we had a lot of injuries. This year, we should have some players, even if we lose one or two.  It's the first preseason game.  Some of the starters weren't even in it.  There is no scheming or game planning.  Let's see how guys do when it counts. I think we have a GM that knows a thing or two about defense.  Let it play out.
    • NorthTryon
      give some props to Andy Dalton

      By NorthTryon · Posted

      I was ok with the mentor aspect of keeping Dalton, but wow has he fallen off the deep end. The slow behind the WR interception was awful. I keep hearing our WRs created no separation, but on that particular play dude was wide open and Dalton couldn't get it to him with a clean pocket. Next year, we need to address the backup QB spot haaaaaard!
×
×
  • Create New...