The Evolution of Elija "E9" Lofton's Game

[LoyalCane24]

Lofton has been great and Shannon should run a few more plays towards him each game to keep D honest

I actually think he does. Mensah has missed him a lot. When this offense really gets clicking Lofton and Mensahs legs will be our X factors.

 

[skyman]

Zero reason Lofton shouldn’t catch at least 4 for 50 yards every game. He’s open a lot.

He not Mali tho

 

[NicKane]

There’s no denying it, he’s playing high-level football for us right now. So happy to have him healthy and performing for us this year. We needed it!

 

[ST26]

His blocking alone puts him in the running for Most Improved Player. He's been balling

 

[MasterBlaster]

He's done a great job this year, I wouldn't mind seeing him getting some more targets.

 

[Orig.CaneSawMassacre]

His blocking has been what has set him apart this year!

 

[Braduhley]

His blocking has been what has set him apart this year!

100%. Watching the replay of the FSU game Lofton had massive blocks on just about every big run Mallory had.

 

[Jonnyblaze]

Zero reason Lofton shouldn’t catch at least 4 for 50 yards every game. He’s open a lot.

He not Mali tho

Don’t need to be when you’re wide open.

 

[skyman]

Don’t need to be when you’re wide open.

Mensah dont see them, even if mali doubled lol

 

[hurricaneman]

He should be Mensah's dump off option on a lot of plays.

 

[LuCane]

This is most likely how he'll make a living in the NFL, and that's pretty good. Wish this is how we'd use him all the time. With improved blocking, he's that much more of a threat slipping into the flats.

 

[Essex Cane]

He's done a great job this year, I wouldn't mind seeing him getting some more targets.

Wish we used our TE's more with Dawson, Arroyo was so underutilized. Would like to see Lofton used more like Kyle Juszczyk.

 

[Ironmanfootball]

@Landon Tengwall did mention he wasn't a fan of lofton leading w/his shoulder on his blocks but admitted it was effective.

Mirabal clearly got really into tip of the spear (pause for @Dwinstitles) and the Andy Ryland contact materials.

Re tip of spear think about the double step and the goblet hands in the run game.

Ryland was with USAFB for a long time, they teach shoulder blocking on kickouts (think: split zone for Lofton)

And a player comfort choice on those wrap plays (hands vs shoulder).

As long as he's square into the guy with his shoulder in the chest and thigh in the nuts, head on correct side- he's fine.

 

[OldhamA]

This is most likely how he'll make a living in the NFL, and that's pretty good. Wish this is how we'd use him all the time. With improved blocking, he's that much more of a threat slipping into the flats.

I mean, who plays with a FB these days? The 49ers?

 

[LuCane]

I mean, who plays with a FB these days? The 49ers?

HBack. I non-stop watch teams in Hback looks. I'd guess in probably 25-30% of plays there is some form of an Hback look. Now, with the wham blocks, it seems everywhere. It doesn't have to look like a traditional fullback. That's where he would likely make his money, and that's where he'd give us a competitive advantage, too.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Happy for him, he looks like a new player.