Redskins Learn Nuances of Cut-Blocking

[aceinthehouse]

Yea,we might as well enjoy it now.

As soon as Shanny's Zone Cut Block scheme sweeps ESPN's Cowboys all the way to the superbowl..we can expect a rule change to be instituded.

Specially,if we beat brady and the patriots in the big game...lol

I'm just kidding..lol

[Lotus]

In high school we were taught to cut block, especially in pass protection. Therefore it is hard for me to condemn the practice. I can understand how defenders would be unhappy with the tactic, though.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Lotus

In high school we were taught to cut block, especially in pass protection. Therefore it is hard for me to condemn the practice. I can understand how defenders would be unhappy with the tactic, though.

As long as you don't cut a defensive player who's already engaged, it's fine and perfectly legal.

I also think your head has to be up or near the defender's hip, not down at their feet to be legal (and safer).


The 80s 49ers did leg whips and much worse tactics of blocking.

As long as we're not doing Flozell Adams-type blocks because we're getting beat...it's not an issue. Coach Shanahan knows what he's going, I have no doubts our players will do it properly and we'll have a great running game this year.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by aceinthehouse

As soon as Shanny's Zone Cut Block scheme sweeps ESPN's Cowboys all the way to the superbowl..we can expect a rule change to be instituded.
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There already might be.Last night in the Giants game there a few holding calls and Gruden caught the fact the there are 2 officials in the Offensive backfield now watching the linemen.There is not much of a difference between a chop and a cut but how would you feel if it wipedout Orakpo(sp) or Haynsworth bet it would be dirty then.