The Evolution of Marlon Mack

[JAFF]

Mack played with a bum shoulder his rookie year. It had to hurt like a mother ever time he took a shot.

Now, he will lower his pads, he doesn't favor either side, the hits the hole and then gives it the gas. He's so much better this year.

And it's part him, part having Luck at QB, having a damn fine O line, and a D that has allowed the O to play from even or up front the last six games.

Its not one thing, a lot of little things add up.

[GoBigBlue88]

As a recent example of where his vision suffers, though:

https://twitter.com/BrandonThornNFL/...52076618039296

[southside asshole]

Originally Posted by GoBigBlue88

As a recent example of where his vision suffers, though:

https://twitter.com/BrandonThornNFL/...52076618039296

Wow, you can't ask for a better example than that. If he'd cut left instead of right, that could have gone for 15.

[YDFL Commish]

This is an example of where coaching matters. I believe that Rathman is coaching these guys up.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

This is an example of where coaching matters. I believe that Rathman is coaching these guys up.

All the backs have been better at finding the seam and just going. The rookie from Miss may not have any wiggle, but he hits the hole and gets + yardage.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by southside asshole

Wow, you can't ask for a better example than that. If he'd cut left instead of right, that could have gone for 15.

I'm not so sure about that. Sure looked like both holes collapses quickly.

[southside asshole]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

I'm not so sure about that. Sure looked like both holes collapses quickly.

They did, but if he'd zigged instead of zagged, he would have avoided the DB coming into the hole on the right.

Of course I think there were still some defenders downfield that weren't on camera, he might have spotted a safety coming up and just made a quick decision. Hard to say without the all 22 film.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by GoBigBlue88

As a recent example of where his vision suffers, though:

https://twitter.com/BrandonThornNFL/...52076618039296

Where? If he cuts left on that run, the safety pops off the block of the guard and he gains 4 yards less.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

This is an example of where coaching matters. I believe that Rathman is coaching these guys up.

Player development is where coaching matters, exactly.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by GoBigBlue88

As a recent example of where his vision suffers, though:

https://twitter.com/BrandonThornNFL/...52076618039296

I see what you are saying. I saw a gif with some blocks down the field he could have followed. Trying to find it. It would have a much longer run and would have been more heading towards the sideline than upfield. Instead he cuts straight upfield past the closest blocker for four more yards. It was the safer bet to get good positive yards. Also I wonder if he is being coached to just get the positive yards run even if it is a short run. Reich and this offense want those 3rd and short down in their drives.

This one I think I am ok with because he is reading his blocks. The path to the left is getting cut off and Vander Esch is hidden by the double team.