Erving's "effort" on the play that got Sam hurt

[Cdparr7]

I was telling a friend the other day that one of my biggest fears for this offseason is that this OL start playing mediocre and it doesn’t get addressed. 

[mav1234]

5 minutes ago, Peon Awesome said:

The most disappointing part is that the guy who shellacked Darnold literally ran past Erving on the way to him. Erving didn't even need to make some big athletic play down the field. Just turn and stick his arms out a little and it would've at least slowed the defender down enough that it wouldn't have been such a vicious hit. You have to hope at minimum the coaches are highlighting this play in film study and correcting that.

Youre right. Didn't notice that. Ugh.

[iamhubby1]

I don't want to rain on your parade, but it was Paradis that actually missed the block. It was his man that hit Sam. 

 

Tremble cleaned up Irvings miss. Irving had little impact on that play.

 

You can say Irving never hit anyone, but it is wrong to blame him for the hit.

[outlaw4]

Not sure if Paradis is to blame as well. Gets to the second level and all he does against 54 is a half hearted reach towards him.

Compare that with Tremble on the same play. Sets a good example on what should be done.

[RJK]

50 minutes ago, trueblade said:

 

That’s the whole line all game. I pointed it out a couple games ago when Christensen played guard. Him and paradis got more work helping guys off the pile than they did actually blocking anyone. This team is full of passengers 

[kungfoodude]

27 minutes ago, YourLastThought said:

Wonder why he doesn't seem to give a poo enough to give the 100% effort? What he heck man? He has one of the most awesome jobs in the world. Go have some fun, give that effort and kick some ass. If he isn't willing to then somebody please cut his ass and find someone who will give a poo!

He has been this guy his entire career. I have no idea why they signed him in the first place.

[kungfoodude]

8 minutes ago, Cdparr7 said:

I was telling a friend the other day that one of my biggest fears for this offseason is that this OL start playing mediocre and it doesn’t get addressed. 

The line starts playing mediocre??? poo....sign me up for that!

[YourLastThought]

1 minute ago, kungfoodude said:

The line starts playing mediocre??? poo....sign me up for that!

Haha I see what you did there!

[YourLastThought]

2 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

He has been this guy his entire career. I have no idea why they signed him in the first place.

I remember someone saying it was a crap signing and I wasn't sure what that opinon meant until I saw that video. That was just sad and pathetic.

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, YourLastThought said:

I remember someone saying it was a crap signing and I wasn't sure what that opinon meant until I saw that video. That was just sad and pathetic.

He hasn't changed at all. Look at film from the other three teams he has been on in his short career.

[onmyown]

52 minutes ago, Ricky Spanish said:

Honestly, what CAN he do about it?

anything. 

Stafford already said no to playing here, players notice these things. what kind of message does it send players to continue to start him?

remember weatherly last year literally said he didn’t give two shits about playing and just wanted to get paid?

i think we are all see what a serious issue tho is for this coaching staff.

10 minutes ago, iamhubby1 said:

I don't want to rain on your parade, but it was Paradis that actually missed the block. It was his man that hit Sam. 

 

Tremble cleaned up Irvings miss. Irving had little impact on that play.

 

You can say Irving never hit anyone, but it is wrong to blame him for the hit.

they were both bad. But Oluokon literally  ran 6 inches past Ervings shoulder while Erving continued to walk along and just watching Sam, in the wrong direction, and not looking to block anyone.. if he had, he would’ve ran right into #54

i don’t know how any who watches this can say Erving couldn’t have blocked him

i know we as fans are used to poo olines but go check out some games the top olines…you will not see this kind of poo, not even close

 

[Jaxel]

I don't really care who's assignment that is. You are free and see 2 guys that really would be easy blocks, you go for it. Sam might score if Erving even just chips the guy.

[CBDellinger]

44 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said:

Was he supposed to chip the edge?

its a read option, he is supposed to leave 92 unblocked so Sam can read him. 

then he's supposed to bang the inside d lineman and work to the 2nd level, which he doesnt.  lineman moving up field on a run play should always be looking for work.

Irving is a fuc^ing BUM!!

[frankw]

34 minutes ago, 1usctrojan said:

But, Sam is expendable…..per several on here.  No one deserves to be hit like that, particularly whoever you draft under center next year.

Oh relax with the drama. Nobody wants to see any player injured. We don't know what his future holds as the starter here but until shown otherwise it doesn't look particularly bright rn and acknowledging that is just reality. We obviously can't wait forever for the light to finally come on for a fourth year pro.