Jonnu Smith brings the obvious to the #Patriots in his contested catch ability, athleticism and ability to be a RAC monster, but what NE probably liked most about him was his ability to be an in-line blocking tight end.
Will be a great blocker and play-action threat for them.
Will be a great blocker and play-action threat for them.
Another thing that I noticed when watching Smith's 2020 tape for the #Titans, is how seemingly under-utilized his skillset was. Great blocker, but TEN wasn't a big drop-back team. Not saying the #Patriots are, but Smith has the athleticism to expand his route tree. Should be used
Smith has a very good release and can use his big frame and speed to win deep pretty consistently. Ran a lot of quick routes that didn't require much skill but fleeced defenses who didn't give him attention. Can be used for a lot more than he was in TEN to unlock full potential.
This is mainly what the #Titans made Smith do. Use play action to open the middle of the field and have Smith be the main guy finding that open space.
Sees the safeties expand outward and slows down this seam route making a great catch in traffic while getting smacked #Patriots
Sees the safeties expand outward and slows down this seam route making a great catch in traffic while getting smacked #Patriots
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