MikeOC33
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Sounds like Pro edge rushers have been killing him by faking outside and spinning inside.
New York Giants O-line Coach Explains Why Andrew Thomas is Struggling Inside
Like many rookies, Thomas has had his good and bad days, but the one thing he continues to struggle with is handling inside pressure. Here's why that is and what offensive line coach Marc Colombo is trying to do to help Thomas correct that.www.si.com
According to PFF, Thomas has allowed 28 total pressures from the left tackle position, including a season-high nine last week against the Dallas Cowboys. And Through five weeks, Thomas leads all offensive tackles with 28 pressures. ..."Yeah, what he's doing is snapping out of his stance and he's kind of overshooting his target," Colombo explained. "And what's happening is when you put that on film, you're going to get a heavy dose of it and they're going to change it up. They're going fake up field and come back underneath."...Colombo believes that Thomas ha the feet to handle speed rushers, but notes that the inside move defensive players use is "the Cardinal sin" for an offensive lineman to lose. "That's something I gotta do a better job, coaching him on, on what keys to look for when the guy's going to come inside," Colombo said.
Quick, can we move the Giants game sooner in the season before Thomas learns up better technique against the spin move? Myles would have a huge day!!!
