Originally posted by AB81Rules:Originally posted by 9moon:Originally posted by NYniner85:Originally posted by riverrunzthruit:Athletic FB gives flexibility for KS to create blocking or receiving mismatches. The FB can be aligned or moved anywhere along the LOS to get a +1 man advantage or more on that half of the ball. In the passing game most fullbacks stay in to block, and sending him out can create and advantage if he is seen entering the route combo.
pretty much, it's not rocket science and I have no idea why someone is trying to argue why he's on the team.
SF ran out of 21 personnel last yr 42% of the time and one of the reasons SF was top 3 in yards per play on 1st down (there's a big correlation with that stat and being a good offense). Having him on the field helps keep teams in base, yet allows SF to have an extra pass catcher if they want. He's a miss match vs LBers. It also helps sell play-action having a FB on the field...also he's a f**king good blocker and helps in the run game
It's not hard to get. If they were playing a real game vs KC they'd be in 21 personnel all day because their LBers are trash. I'd expect a big day from Kittle/Juice/and our RBs in the passing game.
I don't think anyone is arguing why he's on the team...
My opinion is that we OVER PAID him...
Every NFL player who hits FA gets overpaid.
According to his position he's overpaid
However according to his talent he might be underpaid
Either way some of that pressure today could have been alleviated have Shanahan ran more plays from the shotgun regardless if it was a run or pass
