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Originally Posted by htismaqe
That takes receiving options off the field. No way.
If you want more power formations, get a credible 2nd TE.
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The issue is, finding a player who can block and be a receiving threat is a very rare thing. So do you want a blocking tight end who has lousy receiving skills or do you want a tight end who's a lousy blocker with great receiving skills?
This is why Gronkowski is heralded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time. There are faster and better route savvy tight ends than Gronkowski, but none of them can block like Gronkowski.
One of the reasons for using the power I formation is it gives defenses a different look that they don't see too often in today's football. It's also a different way to make a hole for the running back. The 49ers, Patriots and Saints were top 3 in FB snaps. I don't know too much about Jusczyk's blocking but he's a very decent receiving threat. The Patriots and Saints FB are known for their run blocking. Not so much as receiving threat though Brady and Brees will target them if you leave them open.