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<blockquote data-quote="lv20gt" data-source="post: 173257" data-attributes="member: 2299"><p>I think it comes down to position. At Aback, I think fans often undervalue size. Size helps both with blocking and with the running, as the way we block often leaves defenders in a position to still get an arm on the back, and having the strength to be able to take those bumps without losing speed is important. </p><p></p><p>Bback is the opposite. I think fans have a tendency to overvalue size, believing that if all you get is 4 yards every time, it is enough. When you have a homerun threat, it forces defenses to pack in a bit more, makes blocking angles better, and gives an extra half second to make reads. I think it makes other plays, like the load and passes to the bback, more viable/effective. Need to be big enough to take the beating, but after that speed all the way. </p><p></p><p>OL there is certainly a minimum level of quickness required. We have to be able to get to the linebackers in time. For a couple of years, this was a problem and it caused a lot of penetration. After that level though, it's all size and strength. </p><p></p><p>WR, all size. </p><p></p><p>QB I think can go either way, or just about any mix. Nesbitt's size brought a lot of things to the table that we won't see with Thomas, but the opposite is also true. In general I'd say if you have all the other pieces speed is better. If you don't, then size.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lv20gt, post: 173257, member: 2299"] I think it comes down to position. At Aback, I think fans often undervalue size. Size helps both with blocking and with the running, as the way we block often leaves defenders in a position to still get an arm on the back, and having the strength to be able to take those bumps without losing speed is important. Bback is the opposite. I think fans have a tendency to overvalue size, believing that if all you get is 4 yards every time, it is enough. When you have a homerun threat, it forces defenses to pack in a bit more, makes blocking angles better, and gives an extra half second to make reads. I think it makes other plays, like the load and passes to the bback, more viable/effective. Need to be big enough to take the beating, but after that speed all the way. OL there is certainly a minimum level of quickness required. We have to be able to get to the linebackers in time. For a couple of years, this was a problem and it caused a lot of penetration. After that level though, it's all size and strength. WR, all size. QB I think can go either way, or just about any mix. Nesbitt's size brought a lot of things to the table that we won't see with Thomas, but the opposite is also true. In general I'd say if you have all the other pieces speed is better. If you don't, then size. [/QUOTE]
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