Post by Purple Pain on Jul 23, 2019 18:48:58 GMT -6
How will the Vikings use Irv Smith? Just ask the 49ers by Matthew Coller
Analysis at the link:
www.skornorth.com/vikings-2/2019/07/how-will-the-vikings-use-irv-smith-just-ask-the-49ers/
Modern offenses have two ways of getting an advantage using personnel: A) They can use three or four wide receivers to spread opposing team out and create favorable boxes for runs B) They can use bigger personnel with extra fullbacks and tight ends in order to force opponents into using extra linebackers. When the Minnesota Vikings drafted Irv Smith, they planted a flag in the ground for Option B.
We can expect Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph to still play somewhere in the range of 90 percent of snaps but if Smith shows in training camp that he can pick up the offense quickly, he could see a great deal of action.
Smith’s versatility at Alabama most intrigued the Vikings. During the 2018 season he lined up as an inline tight end, slot receiver, outside receiver and fullback.
Add his experience at different positions with above average speed (Smith had an 83rd percentile 40-yard dash per Mockdraftable) and the Vikings may have a unique weapon who can add significant value over what they received from receiving options not named Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs or Rudolph last year.
But how can they maximize the dynamic talents of Smith? One way is by using a number of concepts that Kyle Shanahan implemented for star tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk in 2018. Kittle caught 88 passes and averaged an unheard-of 15.6 yards per catch while Juszczyk tacked on 30 receptions at 10.8 yards a pop.
Here’s five ways the 49ers (who used a similar zone running scheme as the Vikings will in 2019) found ways to scheme up yards with the tight end and fullback.
We can expect Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph to still play somewhere in the range of 90 percent of snaps but if Smith shows in training camp that he can pick up the offense quickly, he could see a great deal of action.
Smith’s versatility at Alabama most intrigued the Vikings. During the 2018 season he lined up as an inline tight end, slot receiver, outside receiver and fullback.
Add his experience at different positions with above average speed (Smith had an 83rd percentile 40-yard dash per Mockdraftable) and the Vikings may have a unique weapon who can add significant value over what they received from receiving options not named Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs or Rudolph last year.
But how can they maximize the dynamic talents of Smith? One way is by using a number of concepts that Kyle Shanahan implemented for star tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk in 2018. Kittle caught 88 passes and averaged an unheard-of 15.6 yards per catch while Juszczyk tacked on 30 receptions at 10.8 yards a pop.
Here’s five ways the 49ers (who used a similar zone running scheme as the Vikings will in 2019) found ways to scheme up yards with the tight end and fullback.
- Throws into the flat off zone run play-action
- Vertical routes
- Personnel mismatches
- Blocking deception
- Both TEs lined up as WRs
Bottom line
Historically speaking tight ends struggle to adapt quickly to the NFL so Smith will have to prove during camp that he can grasp the Vikings offense and work his way on the field. But if he can make the jump to the NFL level the Vikings will have the dynamic weapon that they were severely lacking last year. Even if there are some struggles, there are still ways Smith can give the Vikings an edge.
Historically speaking tight ends struggle to adapt quickly to the NFL so Smith will have to prove during camp that he can grasp the Vikings offense and work his way on the field. But if he can make the jump to the NFL level the Vikings will have the dynamic weapon that they were severely lacking last year. Even if there are some struggles, there are still ways Smith can give the Vikings an edge.
Analysis at the link:
www.skornorth.com/vikings-2/2019/07/how-will-the-vikings-use-irv-smith-just-ask-the-49ers/
... and neither is this Chris guy.