Originally posted by 49ers90sBaby:Originally posted by Hysterikal:I wasn't saying it as a statement of fact. I'm confused how they came to that conclusion. Only thing I can think is they factor in blocking. Cause some of Mostert's runs were just blocked perfectly. The trap vs the Packers in the playoffs I'm pretty sure Kevan Barlow could taken that for a house call also.
What is a fact is that Coleman faced an 8 man front more than Mostert did. Mostert just runs through the hole. He doesnt really do anything extraordinary. Like you said alot of those runs were just blocked really well that he had. You saw when he didnt , he folded. If he's not getting excellent blocking, he's not getting much.
I think that's the case for most RBs in the NFL if it's not blocked well they aren't getting much. While Coleman can be very frustrating cause he will drop his eyes and a hole will open up cause he didn't trust his line. I do think they are similar players. Mostert has the explosive speed and hits holes so fast that the O line looks like they blocked it really well. And once he's in the open you can't catch him. Coleman used to have that speed but it seems like he has bulked up and lost his speed trying to be a 3 down back.