Coaches Film - Winslow
I decided to take a look at some game film of Kellen Winslow, Jr. Overall, its standard fare, the usual TE match-ups against Ss, LBs, and CBs. Its hard to demonstrate Winslow's athletic ability from still shots, the shots I've chosen show Winslow lined up wide and lined up tight (2 point and 3 point stances). He is also used from the slot, but I opted for 2 passing plays and 1 shot of Winslow blocking.
I do not expect Winslow to come in on Sunday and line up as if he were Aaron Hernandez. My guess is that Belichick will focus on the TE basics. The knock on Winslow his whole career has been that he just wants to catch passes, and doesn't have the all-around skill set of a TE. Last year with the Bucs, Winslow would often come off the field because of his lack of blocking ability. Despite catching 75 passes last year, #88 Stocker was Tampa's #1 TE in terms of snaps. I think Winslow will spend some time with Dante Scarneccia and the O-line this week.
This first shot is of Winslow blocking a DE on the weak side of a running play. Up until this point, Winslow had been in the game only on passing plays. Likewise, The Bucs choose to run away from Winslow, not behind him.
As you can see in the second shot, Winslow is completely turned around by the speed of the DE. Surely, he knows that he only needs to slow him down, but #93 Tyson Alualu seems to be muscling him back with only one arm.
My guess is that Winslow's lack of blocking ability was the reason for The Patriots passing on him earlier in the offseason. Seems to me that there's no real use in a TE if he can't block. On the other side, you can see the other TE help to seal the edge on the DE, and get to the second level to block the LB.
Winslow's blocking has always been a weakness, and I don't expect it to change drastically. However, this guy can run great routes and catch every ball. Here is an example of Winslow beating a Safety 1-on-1 on a fade route at the goal line.
This formation affords Winslow single coverage on a Safety because the LBs must account for RB LaGarret Blount's short yardage ability. Likewise, the 3-WR set on the left requires attention from 3 CBs and a single high Safety.
Winslow starts with a stutter step, but then breaks outside on the fade route. He gets behind the Safety #47 Chris Conte, forcing him to turn his back to the QB, Josh Freeman. Freeman looks for Winslow the whole way, hitting him on the back shoulder throw. Winslow gets up and catches it for a TD.
This last look has Winslow attacking downfield on a double move. He shows impressive downfield speed out of a 3 point stance.
Green Bay brings a 3rd Safety into the box to account for run/screen plays behind the 2 TEs to the left. The other TE stays in to block, and Winslow quickly gets by the first man. Likewise, he gets the deep Safety to bite on the post before receiving a wide open pass on the corner route. Winslow also shows some speed after the catch, taking another 15 yards before his man catches up to him. This is a easy pitch and catch because the WR runs a vertical route, clearing space for a big play from Winslow.
*All pictures are property of The NFL, I do not claim ownership, but hope to use them educationally.
I do not expect Winslow to come in on Sunday and line up as if he were Aaron Hernandez. My guess is that Belichick will focus on the TE basics. The knock on Winslow his whole career has been that he just wants to catch passes, and doesn't have the all-around skill set of a TE. Last year with the Bucs, Winslow would often come off the field because of his lack of blocking ability. Despite catching 75 passes last year, #88 Stocker was Tampa's #1 TE in terms of snaps. I think Winslow will spend some time with Dante Scarneccia and the O-line this week.
This first shot is of Winslow blocking a DE on the weak side of a running play. Up until this point, Winslow had been in the game only on passing plays. Likewise, The Bucs choose to run away from Winslow, not behind him.
My guess is that Winslow's lack of blocking ability was the reason for The Patriots passing on him earlier in the offseason. Seems to me that there's no real use in a TE if he can't block. On the other side, you can see the other TE help to seal the edge on the DE, and get to the second level to block the LB.
Winslow's blocking has always been a weakness, and I don't expect it to change drastically. However, this guy can run great routes and catch every ball. Here is an example of Winslow beating a Safety 1-on-1 on a fade route at the goal line.
Winslow starts with a stutter step, but then breaks outside on the fade route. He gets behind the Safety #47 Chris Conte, forcing him to turn his back to the QB, Josh Freeman. Freeman looks for Winslow the whole way, hitting him on the back shoulder throw. Winslow gets up and catches it for a TD.
This last look has Winslow attacking downfield on a double move. He shows impressive downfield speed out of a 3 point stance.
Green Bay brings a 3rd Safety into the box to account for run/screen plays behind the 2 TEs to the left. The other TE stays in to block, and Winslow quickly gets by the first man. Likewise, he gets the deep Safety to bite on the post before receiving a wide open pass on the corner route. Winslow also shows some speed after the catch, taking another 15 yards before his man catches up to him. This is a easy pitch and catch because the WR runs a vertical route, clearing space for a big play from Winslow.
*All pictures are property of The NFL, I do not claim ownership, but hope to use them educationally.
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