The 3rd down back always needs to be a good blocker. He is in the best position to pick up the blitzers, so any change in protection has him one on one vs a rusher. He doesn't have to dominate, but he does have to keep Rivers upright.
If our RB (all of them, not just the 3rd down guy) can do a good job in pass protection, I think there is an excellent chance that we can get teams to stop blitzing as much. Not many teams like removing players from coverage if they aren't getting pressure. Rivers is a player who has to get moved off his mark. If we can keep him upright, with a cleanish pocket, we will have a good season.
If our RB (all of them, not just the 3rd down guy) can do a good job in pass protection, I think there is an excellent chance that we can get teams to stop blitzing as much. Not many teams like removing players from coverage if they aren't getting pressure. Rivers is a player who has to get moved off his mark. If we can keep him upright, with a cleanish pocket, we will have a good season.
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