nerdmann
7 years ago

The rookie running back’s ability to protect Aaron Rodgers could get him on the field early. As we approach the glorious beginning of another football season, we cling to and over analyze anything that we can take as “news” until we see football with our own eyes.

Recently, Packers  Offensive Coordinator Edgar Bennett mentioned that rookie running back Jamaal Williams , a fourth-round draft pick out of BYU, has earned the right to see playing time early due to his ability to pass protect, something that Ty Montgomery  was taken off of the field for a year ago due to his lack of experience.

While Montgomery  should be entirely capable of being a proficient pass protector, after he moved to running back mid season a year ago there wasn’t quite time to teach him the intricacies of the position, rather just get through the season. Montgomery has a thick, rocked-up physique, so pass protection should be a “when” thing, not an “if” thing, for him.

However, someone like Williams, who had some pro-style run game concepts in his offense in Provo, steps into the forefront with pass protection experience. Williams, who has a somewhat similar body type to Montgomery, has apparently gotten out to an early lead in camp in that facet of the running back position.
Here are some of the plays Williams showed at BYU that exhibit his pass protection skills:

Williams allows this touchdown to happen by recognizing the fourth rusher.  

This is just an incredible play, to be honest . I’ll take Williams on my team any day.

Williams does a nice job of knowing when to abort the fake to react to the pass rush.  

Williams isn’t afraid to stick his nose in against blitzers.  
I, for one, am very excited about Williams’ potential in the Packers’ offense. I think Williams, being an actual running back, will allow Montgomery to moonlight as a runner but really be utilized in his most valuable role: as a receiving threat out of the backfield to keep defenses honest.


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The main reason he will start over Ty.
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Porforis
7 years ago
I'd love to see this. While I was a big fan of Monty ever since his first preseason catch, I really don't get the mindset of trying to change what's worked so great. Even putting on weight's got me concerned. He's got a bunch of talent as a WR and a RB. The more you move him into a RB role the more you're wasting his talent and what gave him so much success to begin with - being able to move him from out wide to the backfield on a whim and being effective in both cases.

Having someone else start at RB means Monty doesn't need to go too far to the RB direction - but he can still carry it 10-15 times a game too.
nerdmann
7 years ago

I'd love to see this. While I was a big fan of Monty ever since his first preseason catch, I really don't get the mindset of trying to change what's worked so great. Even putting on weight's got me concerned. He's got a bunch of talent as a WR and a RB. The more you move him into a RB role the more you're wasting his talent and what gave him so much success to begin with - being able to move him from out wide to the backfield on a whim and being effective in both cases.

Having someone else start at RB means Monty doesn't need to go too far to the RB direction - but he can still carry it 10-15 times a game too.

Originally Posted by: Porforis 



I think he led the league in yards after contact.
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Cheesey
7 years ago
Having a RB like Monty that can run AND catch is a huge plus for our team.
If Williams is a good runner and pass blocker, imagine the different looks we could give. Put him AND Monty in the backfield at the same time, and the defense would have NO idea what was going to happen. It could open up all kinds of new play calls.
IF our coaches are smart enough to use these options.
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nerdmann
7 years ago

Having a RB like Monty that can run AND catch is a huge plus for our team.
If Williams is a good runner and pass blocker, imagine the different looks we could give. Put him AND Monty in the backfield at the same time, and the defense would have NO idea what was going to happen. It could open up all kinds of new play calls.
IF our coaches are smart enough to use these options.

Originally Posted by: Cheesey 



Anytime Monty is out there, everyone watching will know his assignment is NOT pass pro.
“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.”
Smokey
7 years ago

Having a RB like Monty that can run AND catch is a huge plus for our team.
If Williams is a good runner and pass blocker, imagine the different looks we could give. Put him AND Monty in the backfield at the same time, and the defense would have NO idea what was going to happen. It could open up all kinds of new play calls.
IF our coaches are smart enough to use these options.

Originally Posted by: Cheesey 



I agree with you , but let us not not leave out Aaron Ripkowski . A mix of Monty and Williams and Ripkowski could be magic . Remember , Ripkowski can be a lead run blocker as well as a pass blocker. Aaron Ripkowski can pound the football on carries as well , but they would be rare . IMO , the 2017 GB running attack will be a TRIO and not just a DUO !

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isocleas2
7 years ago
Its still very early in camp, by the time week 1 comes around Monty will be fine in pass protection. He's also going to tear it up running the ball and the extra weight will help him finish the season healthy imo. He was just a tad too skinny last year for the grind a running back has to go through.
Zero2Cool
7 years ago

I'd love to see this. While I was a big fan of Monty ever since his first preseason catch, I really don't get the mindset of trying to change what's worked so great. Even putting on weight's got me concerned. He's got a bunch of talent as a WR and a RB. The more you move him into a RB role the more you're wasting his talent and what gave him so much success to begin with - being able to move him from out wide to the backfield on a whim and being effective in both cases.

Having someone else start at RB means Monty doesn't need to go too far to the RB direction - but he can still carry it 10-15 times a game too.

Originally Posted by: Porforis 



I still don't understand why there is any mention about Ty Montgomery's size.

A lot of the Montgomery doubters want to focus on his size, suggesting that he’s too small to handle a running back’s workload. They don’t seem to understand that being a small receiver doesn’t automatically make someone a small running back. Montgomery checks in at six feet tall, and bulked up this offseason, weighing in at 223 pounds at the start of training camp. By comparison, the Cowboys list the hulking, bruising, powerful Ezekiel Elliott at six feet and 225 pounds.



Why Ezekiel Elliott good at that height/weight, but we're gonna fret over Montgomery a few pounds less?
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Porforis
7 years ago
I'm not saying his weight WILL be a concern, I'm saying he was tearing it up last year and I believe strongly that if something's not broken, leave it the heck alone.

Or you know, he can do whatever he wants with his own body and follow what his trainers say.
Smokey
7 years ago
Yes , Ty Montgomery added some weight sense last season , ALL MUSCLE !
[bdance] Good for Monty ! [bdance]


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