Post by Guvmintcheeze on Sept 20, 2015 14:15:36 GMT
Tough runs, speed bursts could help Tevin Coleman excel vs. Giants
Looking for a reason to believe Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Tevin Coleman can have success against the New York Giants on Sunday? Consider the tough yards.
Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan pointed out how during Coleman’s debut against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, some of his game-high 80 rushing yards (on 20 carries) came with Coleman having little space to work with. Coleman had 22 yards after contact.
"I like seeing how tough he played,’’ Shanahan said. "And you don’t always notice it, but I always look at backs when the (offensive) line blocks it for zero yards, how many do you get? When they block it for negative three, can you get zero? What I loved about Tevin -- everyone knows he’s got some big-play ability because of his speed and how he runs -- but I liked how physical he was. When nothing was there, he was still going forward lowering his pads. And I felt like every time we blocked it for zero, he still got two. When guys do that, it’s easy to stick with the run. You don’t feel like you’re going to get negative plays, and it helps you call runs as a play-caller.’’
For those fantasy owners out there, Coleman’s tough running coupled with his ability to break free for an explosive gain is reason he could be a fantasy keeper moving forward. As Shanahan noted, Coleman proved that he can earn yards behind an offensive line still trying to find its footing. Once the line starts to really execute Shanahan’s outside zone blocking scheme, Coleman could evolve into a 100-yard rusher on a weekly basis, depending on how carries are distributed between the rookie and Devonta Freeman, also a capable back.
Tough runs also are an indication of Coleman’s ability to shoulder the load in goal-line situations. Shanahan said before the season he really hadn’t designated a short-yardage back.
In this week’s matchup, the defensive attention the Giants are sure give to Julio Jones might open lanes for Coleman in the running game. The Giants most likely will present some form of a two deep safety look to take away the vertical threat of Jones. Then it will be about how Coleman and his blocker execute against the Giants’ front seven.
Statistics showed that the Giants had success stuffing the run against the Dallas Cowboys last week, holding them to 80 yards. It was the lowest total given up by the Giants since 2013. But the Cowboys no longer have reigning rushing champ DeMarco Murray, who is with the Eagles.
Last year, the Giants allowed the third-most rushing yards in the league (135.1 yards per game) and the most yards per rush (4.9), according to ESPN Stats and Info. The Falcons and Coleman hope that same defense shows up on Sunday.
So do fantasy owners with Coleman in their starting lineup.
Looking for a reason to believe Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Tevin Coleman can have success against the New York Giants on Sunday? Consider the tough yards.
Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan pointed out how during Coleman’s debut against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, some of his game-high 80 rushing yards (on 20 carries) came with Coleman having little space to work with. Coleman had 22 yards after contact.
"I like seeing how tough he played,’’ Shanahan said. "And you don’t always notice it, but I always look at backs when the (offensive) line blocks it for zero yards, how many do you get? When they block it for negative three, can you get zero? What I loved about Tevin -- everyone knows he’s got some big-play ability because of his speed and how he runs -- but I liked how physical he was. When nothing was there, he was still going forward lowering his pads. And I felt like every time we blocked it for zero, he still got two. When guys do that, it’s easy to stick with the run. You don’t feel like you’re going to get negative plays, and it helps you call runs as a play-caller.’’
For those fantasy owners out there, Coleman’s tough running coupled with his ability to break free for an explosive gain is reason he could be a fantasy keeper moving forward. As Shanahan noted, Coleman proved that he can earn yards behind an offensive line still trying to find its footing. Once the line starts to really execute Shanahan’s outside zone blocking scheme, Coleman could evolve into a 100-yard rusher on a weekly basis, depending on how carries are distributed between the rookie and Devonta Freeman, also a capable back.
Tough runs also are an indication of Coleman’s ability to shoulder the load in goal-line situations. Shanahan said before the season he really hadn’t designated a short-yardage back.
In this week’s matchup, the defensive attention the Giants are sure give to Julio Jones might open lanes for Coleman in the running game. The Giants most likely will present some form of a two deep safety look to take away the vertical threat of Jones. Then it will be about how Coleman and his blocker execute against the Giants’ front seven.
Statistics showed that the Giants had success stuffing the run against the Dallas Cowboys last week, holding them to 80 yards. It was the lowest total given up by the Giants since 2013. But the Cowboys no longer have reigning rushing champ DeMarco Murray, who is with the Eagles.
Last year, the Giants allowed the third-most rushing yards in the league (135.1 yards per game) and the most yards per rush (4.9), according to ESPN Stats and Info. The Falcons and Coleman hope that same defense shows up on Sunday.
So do fantasy owners with Coleman in their starting lineup.