Sentences with phrase «backfield as»

As a LB, he made devastating hits in the offensive backfield as well as excellent plays in the defensive backfield.

Harrison is regarded as one of the best safeties in this year's draft, though he gets overshadowed a lot due to playing in the same defensive backfield as Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Thompson was a starter in the defensive backfield as a sophomore a year ago, and his talent was evident from the very beginning.

The quarterback is typically alone in the backfield as the sole outlet for Vista del Lago's offensive output.

Then sophomore running back Montell Bland got injured and suddenly the junior was in the backfield as the lead tailback.

Going to more spread the Chiefs need a hybrid TE / H back that can line up out wide and be a legit receiving threat, go in jet motion as a lead blocker for the RB or decoy, and get motioned into the backfield as a lead blocker.

Many tackles in the backfield as a result.

Burfict flew into the backfield as Le'Veon Bell took a sweep to the left side.

Not exact matches

Each season without a quarterback is another season wasted of Von Miller's career, as well as their defensive backfield known as the «No Fly Zone.»

S&P +'s returning production measure places heavy weight on continuity in the receiving corps and defensive backfield, as those two spots tend to have a higher impact on year - to - year improvement and regression.

The Chiefs backfield is a bit of a mystery, as each of Charcandrick West (illness, questionable) and Akeem Hunt (shoulder, questionable) could see more snaps than usual if they're ultimately able to suit up.

He was the starting safety as a junior and the starting QB in 1962 in a wing T backfield that included future NFL executive Bill Tobin and future NFL stars Andy Russell and Johnny Roland.

Hatada has been getting into opponents» backfields and getting after quarterbacks and running backs for two years as a starter, and is hopeful that his third and final varsity season provides a thrilling finish to his high school career.

Chubb returned to action as a junior and since then, he and Michel have formed one of the most dynamic backfield duos in the history of college football.

There's more clarity in the Buccaneers backfield, as Doug Martin has cleared the concussion protocol and expected to start.

It was a measure of the Niners» desperation to find backfield help that the rotund White, who had been signed on July 26, stuck on the roster for as long as he did.

One more reason: Penn State often kept Gesicki in the backfield to serve as an escort for Barkley in the run game, and many of his targets came off quick routes.

Ohio State's running game is efficient as ever — the Buckeyes are second in Rushing S&P + — and freshman J.K. Dobbins has emerged as a complement to Barrett in the backfield.

Don't see Jalen as a DB or «real» H back, but i imagine he'd increase the opposing defense pucker factor to 1000 % if he, Damien, and Tua were all in the same backfield.

He looked unsure of himself as a receiver out of the backfield.

Unfortunately, having Ridley as a threat out of the backfield is something they will be missing.

Normally you think of 3 - 4 defensive linemen as guys who come off the ball slow and kind of wait on the blockers, but Robinson would usually knock his would be blockers back into the backfield no matter whether it was a base block (down the middle) or some kind of stretch (lateral) block in either direction.

The Buckeyes have not only reached the national title despite featuring an all - underclassman backfield, using freshmen and sophomores as three of the top five receiving targets, and starting only one senior offensive lineman.

I also saw him as lined up in a 4 - 3 head up on a right tackle and split a double team with the right guard to make a tackle in the backfield against a toss iso on a pretty good running back.

With a well - balanced offense being led by a converted defensive backfield man, Wyoming ran up scores like 47 - 14, 55 - 0 and 40 - 7 as it posted a 10 - 1 record and won its first Western Athletic Conference championship.

Hernandez has been used out of the backfield and as a wide receiver, in addition to his traditional position as New England's second tight end.

When Martin was good he was better the more bodies you packed into space, which happened often as he had to juke defenders in the backfield.

Osemele was able to successfully turn Clowney over to the center, Rodney Hudson, but Clowney (whom I may have mentioned earlier is now strong as a damn ox), was able to overpower Hudson and push him back into the backfield.

Plus, the starting set of linebackers, all returning starters, is as good as any in the country, and with a talented defensive backfield, the back seven should cover up any reloading issues on the defensive line.

Jacquizz Rodgers played the first four years of his career in Atlanta, primarily as a third down back, and he was a pretty steady contributor, especially as a receiving threat out of the backfield.

Joe Protheroe is as solid as they get in the backfield, evidenced by his amazing performance against Dublin in the quarterfinals, and their offensive line just seems to be so much faster than the defenses they are facing.

On the next drive, Irving showed he wasn't just a pass rusher as he was able to push Cherilus deep into the backfield and into fullback Alan Cross to force running back Doug Martin to cut back into a tackle for a loss by Mayowa.

His receiving output justifiably declined last season as head coach Dave Doeren resisted the temptation to split him out of the backfield and instead kept him as a screen and checkdown option behind quarterback Ryan Finley.

Crow, who has beenone of the best running backs in the league for seven years, helps the 49ersnot only as a ballcarrier but as a stabilizing influence on the rest of the SanFrancisco backfield, which is composed of rookies and second - year men.

Zeke is an incredible pass - catching threat, not only out of the backfield but also as a legitimate receiver.

Also in the backfield, RB Trey Sanders (5» 11, 216 pounds, Port St. Joe, Florida) rolls through defenses as a bigger back with exceptional quickness.

The former four - star recruit played both in the backfield and split out as a mismatch - creating wide receiver.

The backfield is a giant question mark outside of pass - catching back Kapri Bibbs, as RB Samaje Perine (groin, questionable) didn't practice Friday after failing to finish practice Thursday, and backup LeShun Daniels (hand, out) is already sidelined.

NFL coaches may not be as conservative as Doeren had been when it came to anchoring Hines to the backfield.

Mario Edwards is just about as proven in that regard, as Morrow, or Cory James, or Gilchrist, or Obi are in covering out of the backfield... perhaps less than some.

The backfield is a giant question mark outside of pass - catching back Kapri Bibbs, as RB Samaje Perine (groin, questionable) will be a game - time decision, and backup LeShun Daniels (hand, out) is already sidelined.

His quickness and small frame will also make him a difficult coverage matchup for linebackers as a pass threat out of the backfield.

Michael Bush would step in as the primary running back if Forte is unable to go, and recently re-signed backup RB Kahlil Bell would serve as the No. 2 option in the backfield.

Just as Carr, a sophomore who at 20 is the oldest member of the Sooners» kiddie backfield, took a hand - off from sophomore quarterback Troy Aikman, he was hammered by Texas's other defensive end, Thomas Aldridge.

He has some promise as a pass - catcher out of the backfield, but he does not have enough guaranteed touches on a weekly basis to be fantasy relevant yet.

James is a player Oakland could use as a hybrid safety / linebacker, letting him come up against the run or covering tight ends out of the backfield.

He will have sufficient help in the backfield with returning halfback Jaden Burns and additional young legs to spell him, as needed.

Jackson and C.J. Spiller figure to thrill fans as they go back and forth with backfield reps. Couple that with Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing bombs to Stevie Johnson and Vince Young hanging around — he'll be doing something, I guess — and it should be a fun time in Western New York.

He's as disruptive a linebacker as there is in the class and seems to be in the backfield on most snaps.

After injury slowed senior Deondré Whittington - Grays, Collins stepped in as a nice complement to junior backfield mate Mike Green II as the two seized control of Grant's rushing game.