Tavon Austin

[jrry32]

I stole this from Aeneas on RRF but I thought you guys might enjoy these screencaps:

So tavon is a poor blocker (according to some knucklehead at rotoworld who, btw, took a blurb from espn's site and turned it tavon slight):

and of course tavon's huge block that was key to springing zac for a huge gainer:

That's our little Tavon Austin blocking Tennessee LINEBACKER ZACH BROWN. That's 175 pounds pushing around and bullying 250 pounds. Tavon has heart.

Here's a gif of the Stacy run...you can see Austin making the block when he burst through the OL at the 33 yard line:

 

[jjab360]

He might be 175 lbs, but that is 175 lbs of pure muscle.

Not surprised he can push around pretty much anybody he gets leverage on.

 

[NJRamsFan]

Its easy for the media to label him as a poor blocker bc it would make sense given his size. Obviously i think we've all seen this is not the case....he gives as much or more effort blocking than any of our receivers and ill take that any day

 

[LosAngelesRams]

cant wait to see this kid once the game starts slowing down for him and hes making plays every week.

 

[V3]

He did well on that play. I really haven't been watching his blocking because it's usually off screen or I'm just not looking for it so I can't really form an opinion but I'm not going to say he's a good blocker based on one play. I'd be curious if PFF(or anyone else for that matter) has a stat for WR blocking ability and how Austin grades out. Heck, why not see how all of our WR's grade out. I think we already know how Cook grades out in that department.

 

[Mister Sin]

Does that pic look to anyone else, like he is running fast as shit and doin it like it aint no thing?

 

[jap]

Does that pic look to anyone else, like he is running fast as shyte and doin it like it aint no thing?

That's the way he always looks to me.

 

[jrry32]

He did well on that play. I really haven't been watching his blocking because it's usually off screen or I'm just not looking for it so I can't really form an opinion but I'm not going to say he's a good blocker based on one play. I'd be curious if PFF(or anyone else for that matter) has a stat for WR blocking ability and how Austin grades out. Heck, why not see how all of our WR's grade out. I think we already know how Cook grades out in that department.

I don't find PFF's grades to be very reliable. However, to answer your question, Tavon Austin has the 4th best run blocking grade on the team according to PFF behind Jake Long, Shelley Smith and Harvey Dahl.

Cook actually made some good blocks against Tennessee. He even ran down the field to get a lead block for Stacy on the play in the GIF.

Which makes it that much more frustrating that he doesn't give that sort of effort all the time.

 

[LesBaker]

He isn't 175 anymore, he is about 185.

 

[V3]

I don't find PFF's grades to be very reliable. However, to answer your question, Tavon Austin has the 4th best run blocking grade on the team according to PFF behind Jake Long, Shelley Smith and Harvey Dahl.

Cook actually made some good blocks against Tennessee. He even ran down the field to get a lead block for Stacy on the play in the GIF.

Which makes it that much more frustrating that he doesn't give that sort of effort all the time.

That was the first game in a LONG time that I saw any kind of effort from Cook. It was probably just because it was his old team.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Thanks for the post jrry.

Blocking is ___% mental.

 

[…..]

I know this is a thread about Austin....but I found it extremely difficult to tear my eyes from Zac Stacey.

What a run!

 

[jjab360]

Also, that play where Clemens overthrew him, Austin was ridiculously quick getting away from the attempted press coverage, the CB never even got his hands on him. Watching T.Y. Hilton on Sunday, Austin definitely has the potential to be that kind of receiver. Trying to force him into the Amendola/Welker role is a mistake when he has the speed to get downfield that those guys could only dream of.

 

[mr.stlouis]

Tavon was a good pick and I'm sticking to it. I'd do it again.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Tavon was a good pick and I'm sticking to it. I'd do it again.

No question.

We've seen glimpses. We just need to let him marinade a little.

 

[…..]

Thanks for the post jrry.

Blocking is ___% mental.

what percent?

Can you please conduct the study and not leave us guessing.

:razz:

 

[CGI_Ram]

what percent?

Can you please conduct the study and not leave us guessing.

:razz:

49.2%

:nau:

 

[Rams and Gators]

Tavon was a good pick and I'm sticking to it. I'd do it again.

I'm not so sure, when drafting a receiver I want the ability to not lead the league in drops towards the top of requirements.

 

[Rams and Gators]

You'd prefer; lead the league in coffee pots pooped in? :lol:

Who's pooping in what now?

 

[CGI_Ram]

Who's pooping in what now?

I deleted my post. Oops! Wrong thread!

In the 1st round WR thread there was a comment made about "would rather have D Hopkins".