Spriggs: Could Fit · PACKERSHOME

nerdmann
Premier Member Topic Starter

5 years ago

Look at this Billy Turner signing. Kind of an "athletic" guy. Not one of these "bigger, stronger" types. Dude is here to ZONE block.

This ZBS thing will play to Spriggs' strength, which is athleticism. Could help him become the real deal. Spriggs' excuse (reason?) last year was that he gained 15lbs the previous offseason. Dude is nimble afoot. This new system could help him, imo.

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

Wanna join the discussion?! Login to your PACKERSHOME forum account or Register a new forum account

KRK
Veteran Member

5 years ago

Nerd,
I really really hope you are correct. I was happy the drafted him...I thought he could be Joe Thomas like. But at this point, I would have admit my desire to draft him may have been misguided.
The biggest issue with Spriggs, IMO, was not in run blocking, it was pass blocking. He has some decent games, but IIRC he struggled mightally against Mack (admittedly as many do.)
Again, I hope you are right. I also am hopeful, a different Offensive Line coach, as well as the different approach you mentioned, will help.

In Luce tua Videmus Lucem KRK

Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member

5 years ago

Speaking of Joe Thomas, the man is almost unrecognizable these days:

Think about it, my brothers: a handsome might be hiding under all that excess blubber you're schlepping around.

Smokey
Veteran Member

5 years ago

The 6'6" and 301 lb Spriggs is the back-up for OLT and ORT. He may not be an All-Pro, but he has game experience and may improve under the new GB offensive system. Until/unless someone comes along that is better he has my FULL SUPPORT.

[boxing]

beast
Select Member

5 years ago

This ZBS thing will play to Spriggs' strength, which is athleticism. Could help him become the real deal. Spriggs' excuse (reason?) last year was that he gained 15lbs the previous offseason. Dude is nimble afoot. This new system could help him, imo.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

Except we also have already been running this ZBS thing for YEARS... so I don't see ZBS to ZBS being that big of a deal.

What might change things is play calling, the Packers won't be running as many long pass plays and will be running the ball more.

Also maybe using a blocking TE to help out the RT.

wpr
Preferred Member

5 years ago

I have been kind of disappointed in the lad. His pass blocking needs a lot of work. After being in the league for 3 seasons he still played like a UDFA much of the time. He's to hoping a new line coach will get him over the hump.

nerdmann
Premier Member Topic Starter

5 years ago

Originally Posted by: beast

Oline coach has never coached before. But the HC has actually run zone blocking competently. We shall see.

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

gbguy20
Veteran Member

5 years ago

Joe Thomas is a beautiful man

BAD EMAIL because the address couldn ot be found, or is unable to receive mail.

KRK
Veteran Member

5 years ago

Nerd noted:

Oline coach has never coached before

Perhaps Adam Stenavich has never been the head offensive line coach, but he has been coaching for a number of years.

Further, and more important, IMO for that last several years, we have not been able to run a four minute offense or pick up short yardage when it counted. Give the man a chance.

Moreover, part of problem has been play calling, but IMO part of it is technique and part execution.

I am happy the change has been made.

In Luce tua Videmus Lucem KRK

Important Information:

The PACKERSHOME uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More Details Close

Fan Shout

packerfanoutwest (5h) : NFL told Bears that Packers’ blocked field goal was legal

packerfanoutwest (21h) : 49ers are underdogs at Packers, ending streak of 36 straight games as favorites

Zero2Cool (22-Nov) : 49ers might be down their QB, DL, TE and LT?

packerfanoutwest (22-Nov) : Jaire Alexander says he has a torn PCL

Zero2Cool (20-Nov) : Even with the context it's ... what?

Mucky Tundra (20-Nov) : Matt LaFleur without context: “I don’t wanna pat you on the butt and you poop in my hand.”

beast (20-Nov) : We brought in a former Packers OL coach to help evaluate OL as a scout

beast (20-Nov) : Jets have been pretty good at picking DL

Zero2Cool (20-Nov) : He landed good players thanks to high draft slot. He isn't good.

Zero2Cool (20-Nov) : He can shove his knowledge up his ass. He knows nothing.

beast (20-Nov) : More knowledge, just like bring in the Jets head coach

Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : What? Why? Huh?

beast (19-Nov) : I wonder if the Packers might to try to bring Douglas in through Milt Hendrickson/Ravens connections

Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : The Jets fired Joe Douglas, per sources

packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : Jets are a mess......

Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Pretty sure Jets fired their scouting staff and just pluck former Packers.

Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Jets sign Anders Carlson to their 53.

Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : When you cycle the weeks, the total over remains for season. But you get your W/L for that selected week. Confusing.

packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : the total and percentage are the same as the previous weeks

packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : the totals are accurate..nrvrtmind

Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : I don't follow what you are saying. The totals are not the same as last week.

packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : ok so then wht are the totals the same as last week?

Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : NFL Pick'em is auto updated when NFL Scores tab is clicked

Martha Careful (19-Nov) : The offense was OK. Let's not forget the Bear defense is very very good.

packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : Who updates the leaderboard on NFLPickem?

beast (19-Nov) : Has the Packers offense been worse since the former Jets coach joined the Packers?

Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Offense gets his ass in gear, this could be good.

Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Backup QB helped with three wins. Special Teams contributed to three wins.

bboystyle (18-Nov) : Lions played outside thats why. They scored 16 and 17 in the only 2 outside games this year

Zero2Cool (18-Nov) : The rest of the NFL is catching up to Packers ... kicking is an issue throughout league

packerfanoutwest (18-Nov) : Packers DL Kenny Clark: We knew 'we were going to block' Bears' game-winning field goal attempt

Zero2Cool (18-Nov) : Lions seem to be throttling everyone, but only (only) got 24 lol maybe the rain is why

Zero2Cool (18-Nov) : Packers vs Lions game doesn't seem so bad.

beast (18-Nov) : Dennis Green "They are what we thought they were, and we let them off the hook!"

Martha Careful (17-Nov) : comment of the day Z2Cool "Bears better than we want to admit. Packers worse than we think. It's facts."

Mucky Tundra (17-Nov) : my worst case scenario: Bears fix their oline and get a coach like Johnson from the Lions and his scheme

Zero2Cool (17-Nov) : Bears get OL fixed amd we might have a problem

buckeyepackfan (17-Nov) : Pretty sure they already have scouting reports on guys who aren't even starting for their college team. The future is now for me.

buckeyepackfan (17-Nov) : I tend to let Gute and Co. Worry about the future.

beast (17-Nov) : That's great news and Packers need to keep upgrading their OL, DL and DBs this off-season, so missing one guy doesn't kill them

buckeyepackfan (17-Nov) : Jaire and Evans Williams are both ACTIVE! Good news.

Martha Careful (17-Nov) : The badgers really need to change the whole offensive scheme. No draws no screens plus the quarterback is marginal

Cheesey (17-Nov) : If the Badgers had a decent QB, they would have won. The guy can't hit a wide open receiver

Martha Careful (17-Nov) : chop block

Martha Careful (17-Nov) : there was a very questionable job Block call that upon viewing replay was very borderline

beast (17-Nov) : How so? (I didn't watch)

Zero2Cool (17-Nov) : Badgers got hosed vs Oregon

packerfanoutwest (16-Nov) : damn,he hasn't played since week 2

Please sign in to use Fan Shout

2024 Packers Schedule

Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM

Eagles

29 - 34

Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM

COLTS

16 - 10

Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM

Titans

30 - 14

Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM

VIKINGS

29 - 31

Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM

Rams

24 - 19

Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM

CARDINALS

34 - 13

Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM

TEXANS

24 - 22

Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM

Jaguars

30 - 27

Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM

LIONS

14 - 24

Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM

Bears

20 - 19

Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM

49ERS

Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM

DOLPHINS

Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM

Lions

Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM

Seahawks

Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM

SAINTS

Sunday, Dec 29 @ 12:00 PM

Vikings

Saturday, Jan 4 @ 11:00 PM

BEARS