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It took a special play to get the Saints rolling against the Buccaneers Josh LeRibeus Jersey 2019 , but a special play once got an entire city re-energized."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections InterviewsNew Orleans Saints SatireWho Dat HistoryCanal Street Chronicles TutorialSaints Film Room: A tale of two puntsNew,4commentsIt took a special play to get the Saints rolling against the Buccaneers, but a special play once got an entire city re-energized.ByDon KellumDec 15, 2018, 12:00pm CST@DonKellumShareTweetShareShareSaints Film Room: A tale of two puntsKevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsBlocked punts have become more than just a football play in the city of New Orleans. Whenever a Saints fan hears the sound of the kick hitting a defenders hands, it brings them back to a magical moment 12 years ago. I still remember where I was when Steve Gleason blocked Michael Koenen’s first quarter punt in the first game back in the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina left this team, like many residents, without a home. This Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Taysom Hill played the role of Gleason, and while his punt may not have ignited a city, it gave the team the spark of energy needed to take over the game. Blocking schemeOn Hill’s punt block Womens Marcus Davenport Jersey , the Buccaneers come out in the “spread” punt formation. This formation is the typical one used in the NFL. It consists of five lineman, who are not actual offensive lineman, but rather a combination of tight ends and linebackers and the long snapper. This is due to their coverage responsibilities downfield after the kick. Lined up on the outside of the line are two wing players, in this case a running back (number 27) and wide receiver (number 17), who are also responsible for blocking. The player lined up behind the line is what’s known as the “personal-protector.” He is responsible for blocking the A-gap (between long snapper and guards) to his side. Not seen in the angle of the play above are the two gunners, who are lined up similar to wide receivers on the outside of the formation. They are responsible for getting downfield as quickly as possible to tackle or reroute the returner towards the middle of the field. For the punt block unit, the Saints line up with seven players close to the line of scrimmage, with the strength to the right side (4 defenders on right side). Because of this, the long snapper opens up to the right to block, and leaves a linebacker to block David Onyemata one-on-one.On the left side of the line, Hill and Alex Okafor will run a “twist” stunt. The twist is seen when Okafor will attempt to penetrate the C-gap (between the left tackle (52) and wing (17)) and Hill will loop or “twist” around him. Due to the zone blocking scheme where each lineman is responsible for the gap to the outside of them Tre'Quan Smith Jersey White , number 52 is forced to pick up the block on Okafor. This allows the B gap (between guard and tackle) to open up with the guard occupied by Onyemata. With no one to block him, Hill is able run freely and block the punt. This play isn’t much different than the one from 2006. The main difference here is that the Saints line up with 8 men on the line of scrimmage instead of the seven from above. They will also run a stunt here, but instead of outside on the edge, Gleason lines up over the right A-gap and will run an interior stunt and rush through the left B-gap. Penetrating the left A-gap first is running back Aaron Stecker, who occupies both the long-snapper and right guard. With the two blockers distracted, Gleason breaks through and the most famous play in New Orleans Saints history is cemented with a touchdown. Saints about to nab a big play threat at tight end."Cook entered the league as a 3rd round pick from South Carolina by the Tennessee Titans in the 2009 draft. He caught 131 passes for 1,717 yards and 8 touchdowns in four seasons with the Titans. His best year with Tennessee was in 2011, catching 49 passes for 759 yards and three scores. He signed with the St. Louis Rams as a free agent in 2013, where he had 142 receptions for 1,786 yards and 8 touchdowns in three seasons with the Rams. Cook then signed with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent in 2016, but remained there just one season Womens Alvin Kamara Jersey , catching 30 passes for 377 yards and one score. He joined the Oakland Raiders in 2017, and caught 54 passes for 688 yards and two touchdowns in his first season with the team. Cook had a career year in 2018 despite an anemic Raiders offense, catching 68 balls for 896 yards and 6 touchdowns, all team highs. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe 6'5 254-lb. Cook, who will turn 32 years old this spring, is one of the most athletic tight ends in the NFL. He has developed into a solid route runner over the course of his career, breaking smoothly out of breaks to create separation. Cook is a mismatch against most linebackers with his athleticism, and many defensive backs due to his size. He gives the New Orleans offense a playmaking presence at a position that's lacked production. Saints tight ends Ben Watson, Josh Hill, and Dan Arnold combined for 63 receptions, 735 yards Michael Thomas Saints Jersey , and six scores in 2018, numbers that Cook surpassed by himself. They were already thin at the position, after the retirement of Benjamin Watson, and now gets a major upgrade. Cook is expected to threaten defenses down the seam, giving quarterback Drew Brees another receiving weapon to go along with stars Michael Thomas, Alvin Kamara, veteran Ted Ginn Jr., along with the expected development of wideouts Tre'Quan Smith and Keith Kirkwood. Tight end was considered the biggest weakness on a championship caliber roster, and now gets filled with one of the better receiving tight ends in the league.
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