Tight Ends and Fullbacks

   The 2010 Georgia Bulldog offense needs to lead the way this season. Take some heat off the young quarterback and the new defense. Looks like Coach Searels has the best offensive line group we've seen in years. The running back and receiver position groups are of quality too. 
  How will the QB perform? Good question. A.J. Green is a believer. Aaron looks capable to me. Richt has already talked about how he needs to "manage the game." The translation: Don't try to force plays that aren't there and turn the ball over. They won't ask him to be Eric Zeier in year one. Bobo won't have to.
   Experience at all levels has taught me that good offenses have quality tight ends and fullbacks. These spots don't get much pub, but they are critical spots. In the run game, they are both delivering key blocks, which can spring the back for a big play. In the passing game, they both are involved in protection and getting out and being a threat as a receiver, in the short to intermediate zones. These two positions require well-rounded, versatile, and tough players.
   The 'Dogs appear to have that covered this season. Shaun Chapas is the best fullback in the SEC. Period. At 6'2 245, he's big enough to mix it up. He can get tough yards. Shaun has reliable hands, as check-down receiver. And he's one of the leaders of this team. Munzenmaier is fearless too. 
   Last season, Coach Bobo didn't have a blocking tight end. Aaron White and Orson Charles were good receivers, but neither helped much with the running game. That has changed in 2010. Figgins is back at 260 pounds. Lynch is a physical young talent. Rich is a big dude too. And Bobo still has those two pass-catching TEs in WHite and Charles. The 'Dogs are deep at tight end. Look for some 2-TE sets this season. 
   I believe being strong in these two areas also helps an offense in the red zone. Scoring TDs, instead of kicking field goals, will boost this offense too.
   

 

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