Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2017 2:14:17 GMT -6
Mike Remmers was an UDFA out of Oregon State he bounced around a couple of teams and practice squads (including the Vikings) before landing on the Panthers. He ended up getting his chance vs Minnesota in the 2014 season and has been a starter ever since. He is usually a RT but due to injuries was forced to play LT for the majority of the 2016 season. Here’s how he can help the Vikings
RUN GAME:
Remmers is a good run blocker. He has that nasty, finishing demeanor the Vikings have been lacking for years. He can make all the blocks necessary in the Vikings O and excels at making the combo block and getting to the 2nd level. Once on the 2nd level, he loves latching on to the defender until the play is finished. When blocking on an angle once he gets on a defenders hip it is game over, often washing the defender out several gaps wide. He has strong hands and loves to grab all defenders which doesn’t lead to many holds in the run game.
The Panthers ran many power running concept plays which directly translates to the Vikings O. His run blocking prowess and ability to latch on to defenders will be greatly appreciated, especially in comparison to the immobile liabilities we had at OT last year.
PASS GAME:
Pass protection is definitely the weaker part of Remmers game. He consistently gets to his spots but once he’s there he struggles to anchor, often getting pushed into the QBs lap. He’s much better when faced with any move besides a bullrush. The exception is when dealing with exceptional benders, where he often struggles getting a hand on their hip and riding them past the QB. He did receive a fair amount of help in pass pro whether it's backs stayinintoto chip, TEs lining up on his side or half slides. This helped slow down rushers and made his job much easier. His grabby nature can also get him into trouble as he doesn’t like letting go of a defender once he gets a hold of him.
Despite these flaws he did play in an extremely vertical offense and should do much better in a Vikings O that gets the ball out quick. This will allow him to utilize the jump sets he excels at. Also the Vikings usually line up Rudolph to the right and tight to the line which should allow him to maintain that comfort level he had on the Panthers. As a pass blocker he’s probably average but again average would be a large upgrade when compared to what we’ve had there the past 2 years.
5 PLAYS THAT SHOW WHO HE IS
He'll locate and latch onto anyone in the open field including DBs
Struggles consistently to anchor vs bullrushes
Getting beat by a dip and rip is his biggest weakness
His ability to wash defenders down several gaps should help our short yardage efforts
Successful combo block to the 2nd level defender and shows that in your face attitude
Remmers may not be a big name signing but he is a major upgrade at the RT spot. He is one of the better run blocking OTs in the NFL and should add a needed toughness to the OL. From a pass blocking perspective he also represents an upgrade to a lesser degree. He really struggled in 2016 at LT but a move back to RT and a change to a quick throw O should do wonders for his pass protection. Also, something to keep in mind is that he’s relatively young at 26 and still has more room for improvement. He should be a solid addition at the position for years to come.
RUN GAME:
Remmers is a good run blocker. He has that nasty, finishing demeanor the Vikings have been lacking for years. He can make all the blocks necessary in the Vikings O and excels at making the combo block and getting to the 2nd level. Once on the 2nd level, he loves latching on to the defender until the play is finished. When blocking on an angle once he gets on a defenders hip it is game over, often washing the defender out several gaps wide. He has strong hands and loves to grab all defenders which doesn’t lead to many holds in the run game.
The Panthers ran many power running concept plays which directly translates to the Vikings O. His run blocking prowess and ability to latch on to defenders will be greatly appreciated, especially in comparison to the immobile liabilities we had at OT last year.
PASS GAME:
Pass protection is definitely the weaker part of Remmers game. He consistently gets to his spots but once he’s there he struggles to anchor, often getting pushed into the QBs lap. He’s much better when faced with any move besides a bullrush. The exception is when dealing with exceptional benders, where he often struggles getting a hand on their hip and riding them past the QB. He did receive a fair amount of help in pass pro whether it's backs stayinintoto chip, TEs lining up on his side or half slides. This helped slow down rushers and made his job much easier. His grabby nature can also get him into trouble as he doesn’t like letting go of a defender once he gets a hold of him.
Despite these flaws he did play in an extremely vertical offense and should do much better in a Vikings O that gets the ball out quick. This will allow him to utilize the jump sets he excels at. Also the Vikings usually line up Rudolph to the right and tight to the line which should allow him to maintain that comfort level he had on the Panthers. As a pass blocker he’s probably average but again average would be a large upgrade when compared to what we’ve had there the past 2 years.
5 PLAYS THAT SHOW WHO HE IS
He'll locate and latch onto anyone in the open field including DBs
Struggles consistently to anchor vs bullrushes
Getting beat by a dip and rip is his biggest weakness
His ability to wash defenders down several gaps should help our short yardage efforts
Successful combo block to the 2nd level defender and shows that in your face attitude
Remmers may not be a big name signing but he is a major upgrade at the RT spot. He is one of the better run blocking OTs in the NFL and should add a needed toughness to the OL. From a pass blocking perspective he also represents an upgrade to a lesser degree. He really struggled in 2016 at LT but a move back to RT and a change to a quick throw O should do wonders for his pass protection. Also, something to keep in mind is that he’s relatively young at 26 and still has more room for improvement. He should be a solid addition at the position for years to come.
... and neither is this Chris guy.