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Pasquarelli high on Cadogan

Towelie

By Towelie,
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It is much easier to teach a player how to run block than it is to teach them how to pass block. On is more brute strength while the other requires more balance, good footwork, etc.

That is similar to the idea that is easier to teach a good pass catchig TE how to block versus trying to teach a primary blocking TE how to catch the ball and run routes.

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It is much easier to teach a player how to run block than it is to teach them how to pass block. On is more brute strength while the other requires more balance, good footwork, etc.

Negatory. The reason that Cadogan isn't a strong run blocker is because he lacks motor and his passion for the game is questionable. It's pretty much the primary reason why a strong technique pass blocker with immense size and smarts became an undrafted free agent. There really isn't a lot of explanation needed after that.

Jeff Otah is the antithesis of Cadogan. He was a mauler who came into the league with immense strength, great motor, and a high level of passion for what he did. We took that desire to get better and improve and we turned him into a player who is VERY strong in the run game and at the very least sufficient in the passing game too. The basis for that improvement? The desire to improve. His heart is in football. Can we say the same for Cadogan?

Truth be told, run blocking is more cerebral than pass blocking. Pass blocking is mostly reactionary for tackles. You take a step back, see where the pressure is coming from, and defend the face of the pressure. You're the passive participant in pass blocking and that's why most offensive linemen hate it. You respond to pressure as opposed to creating it. If your cover takes a step out wide, you take a step out wide. If your cover goes for the inside move, you go with him. Get your hands on him and negate him. In the running game, you become the aggressor. If you've ever heard former offensive linemen talk, they LOVE playing football on the ground because they get to go after people as opposed to sitting back in a passive stance and responding to what comes at them. We run a very complex run blocking system in Carolina and a very basic pass blocking system.

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Negatory. The reason that Cadogan isn't a strong run blocker is because he lacks motor and his passion for the game is questionable. It's pretty much the primary reason why a strong technique pass blocker with immense size and smarts became an undrafted free agent. There really isn't a lot of explanation needed after that.

Jeff Otah is the antithesis of Cadogan. He was a mauler who came into the league with immense strength, great motor, and a high level of passion for what he did. We took that desire to get better and improve and we turned him into a player who is VERY strong in the run game and at the very least sufficient in the passing game too. The basis for that improvement? The desire to improve. His heart is in football. Can we say the same for Cadogan?

Truth be told, run blocking is more cerebral than pass blocking. Pass blocking is mostly reactionary for tackles. You take a step back, see where the pressure is coming from, and defend the face of the pressure. You're the passive participant in pass blocking and that's why most offensive linemen hate it. You respond to pressure as opposed to creating it. If your cover takes a step out wide, you take a step out wide. If your cover goes for the inside move, you go with him. Get your hands on him and negate him. In the running game, you become the aggressor. If you've ever heard former offensive linemen talk, they LOVE playing football on the ground because they get to go after people as opposed to sitting back in a passive stance and responding to what comes at them. We run a very complex run blocking system in Carolina and a very basic pass blocking system.

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Cadogan seems to be quite intelligent and will be a good teammate but it does seem as though his talent surpasses his desire with regards to football. I want to have a good feeling about his chances because I think the O Line has some solid personalities (namely Gross and Kalil) that will help him transition to the NFL.

The ball is in his court now and at this point it is a no loose situation for the Panthers. Could prove to be a very good pickup

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