Eben Britton has a lot to learn
by Tkopa on Dec 21, 2009 10:56 PM EST
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I bought into the press releases that Eben Britton was doing better than Eugene Monroe. My camera showed me it was true in preseason. However I took over 2,500 shots of game action for the last three home games. Eugene Monroe is a fantastic player and has developed into a potential pro-bowl player. I will detail that later.
I wanted to show Eben Britton. As I reviewed the film, one thing stood out over and over again. Eben Britton was missing or not holding blocks. I showed you the Vonte Davis tackle of Maurice to seal the Miami game. Eben was blocking air as Maurice went down. Here is a short video of Eben during the Colts game.
You look at it and tell me if he doesn't have a lot to learn. My premise is this... if Eugene has indeed developed into a good left tackle, and if Eben can improve at right tackle, we still need a couple of fixes at guard and center to have real power in the line. I do want to provide caution in thinking the Jaguars offensive line problems are almost solved since we drafted bookend tackles, Eben still has a lot to learn!
- Terry O'Brien
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fantastiic stuff
meester disapoints me the most. had he not stepped on Garrards foot on the last play for the jaguars in the game its a touchdown to mike thomas… i watched the play again recently and it just makes the loss harder… he will improve though
Meester
Won’t improve. He is on the downhill slide, I can probably squat more than him at this point in his career, and he needs to be replaced, perhaps before the season is over.
If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik
i think the part that sux is
that we didnt resign him right away after the season cause maybe Gene knew somthing that we all didnt, that Meester didnt have much left. worst part is that we couldnt find anyone better
Oh my Terry
The Jaguars maybe must hire you. I guess you could done a better job then T. Monachino!
What a wisdom to share-again!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 21, 2009 11:58 PM EST reply actions
WOW Collin
What a cake-You had Birthday lately
Also I poposted a MUST READ FRED TAYLOR Q&A AT THE FANSHOTS SECTIONS-
I’M telling you it is a MUST READ FOR EVERY JAGUARS FANS!!!!!!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 22, 2009 12:56 AM EST up reply actions
I'm glad people
are starting to agree with me, about Britton vs Monroe.
Like I’ve said before, I think a lot of those mistake are a result of Britton not being strong enough/heavy enough. He’s got a good punch and good feet, but he’s making mistakes when he drops his head(A cardinal sin for offensive linemen). Dropping your head helps with leverage, so it feels natural if you are being over powered, but if you drop your head you can easily be redirected and it becomes difficult to hold your blocks or even stay on your feet.
I see Britton
and I see a big strong man, and I see Monroe and I see a nimble player with good feet. But then I watch them during the games and I’m like “Monroe plays like the stronger bigger guy”. Well that’s funny. And I go back and check the roster, and Monroe is the 320 pounder and Eben is a lighter 309 lbs. Remember RT is position of bigger stronger players OL(Pashos was 330 lbs). Give him time to grow and get stronger, as well as learn this off season. He can be a really good player.
I am all for giving him time.
Not a problem. Just want to see the progression next year.
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GREAT STUFF
T… just from looking at it, and from my experience, his footwork is what needs to be improved. When you notice Mathis trying to get around him, it looks as if his left foot/ leg is almost coming across his right… you must NEVER do that. It will get you beat every time. His kick step needs to improve, instead, he is trying to run with the DE, instead of actually maintaining a solid stance and blocking him. Shuffle your feet, never cross them!
by floridafalcons#63 on Dec 22, 2009 8:42 AM EST reply actions
Number 1 Rule in Wrestling
Never cross your feet. The best offensive lineman out of the gates are often wrestlers.
If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik
Thanks so much Terry.
Finally, the truth, rather than worthless opinion. It’s hard to dispute reality.
Your work in evaluating line play is outstanding and the main reason I return to the site. Keep it up and thanks for your efforts.
The Teal and Black are comin' back!
I am humbled by and appreciative of your comment.
I think you will like what you see in Eugene Monroe.
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Thank you very much for the analysis!
by floridafalcons#63 on Dec 22, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Noted by Paul Kuharsky
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/7317/reading-the-coverage-taylor-may-face-jags
Well deserved recognition Terry!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 22, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions
After Jack ripped Fred Taylor today for Fred's comments
I am sending my wife out to start the car.
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What
I mean what did Jack?
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 22, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
Oh by the way
That was not a good comment from Fred…
http://wokv.com/localnews/2009/12/taylor-jags-in-la-would-be-goo.html
He didn’t play in LA; he did in Jacksonville!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 22, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't read this one - so no, that wasn't what I was looking at
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Why?
Christian Ponder in 2011! Bring him home Wayne, he can actually play QB in the NFL
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by Jonathan Loesche on Dec 22, 2009 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
This is what you mean Terry?
Michael C Wright is clearly the best FTU reporter by far BTW…
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 22, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
True
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by floridafalcons#63 on Dec 22, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions
I hope we break his fragile ass during the game this week.
Don’t be bitter at this city because the team didn’t no longer want you. Although, we gave him a hard time during his time here about his injury issues but nevertheless, we have shown him the utmost love and respect for this hard work as a Jacksonville Jaguar player. He’s no longer one of my favorite players and hope he’s not inducted into the pride of Jaguars because if so and i’m at the game like a season ticket holder i’m going to boo his bitter ass.
Fred is honest
But I this LA thing was a bit of a shock…
He played in JVille not the “city of Angels”. Who would remeber him there by the way?:…
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 22, 2009 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
I think this
Del rio_Fred battle of words is a frontpage article dear frontpage writers…
I just hope this noot turns out to a mudthrowing slugfest….
Fred is Fred -One of the best(or the best) Jaguars player ever.
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 22, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
you knowww theyll be chatting about it a tonnn
on sunday whoever the announcers are!
by harveyismyboy on Dec 22, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Great job, Terry.
Getting back to your great work and less about former players.
In Gene We Trust.
by MoveThoseChains on Dec 22, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions
WOW! What a great Christmas present to Jags fans!
Very well done Tkopa. For those of us who don’t get to see much of the Jags [I saw most of this game] this kind of detailed review is great.
I look forward to seeing your photos and analysis of Eugene in action. He was a steal at the #8 pick. I think he will be the best offensive lineman from 2009.
I agree
he will probably be the best OL from this draft.
Mack is pretty good too. Andre Smith may still be able to become the best. But Eugene’s run blocking is better than advertised, so it will be hard for Andre to surpass him.
Eben may be even a bigger steal considering he was a 2nd round pick, with the ability to play LT too, if we were in a pinch.
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