Fitz blocking

[BigRedRage]

https://twitter.com/PFF_Sam/status/636198373389934592

 

[Shaggy]

Yea, I noticed that he made quit a few decent blocks. That one there is great to see out of the star WR! Love me some Fitz.

 

[BurqueCardFan]

I love Fitz and everything he brings to the table but he has been drastically under utilized over the last couple of years. I sure hope they use him for more than just blocking during his last couple of years in AZ.

 

[Jetstream Green]

I love Fitz and everything he brings to the table but he has been drastically under utilized over the last couple of years. I sure hope they use him for more than just blocking during his last couple of years in AZ.

I think they are using him within the scheme to win as much as can be expected of a older WR without forcing him the ball... the fact that his blocking is often brought up is because he chooses to do it well and not because that is all he is asked while other older WRs just go through the motions when they are not involved in a play, Fitz is a football player first

 

[SoCal Cardfan]

He's a true pro, but I think he would much rather be catching the ball.

 

[oaken1]

Fitz will be fine....he was limited by a hammy...but now he aint....should have a good season with the young guys stretching the field.

 

[splitsecond]

Fitz will be walloping people blocking and in the middle of the field, which he loves to do. People underestimate how much he loves playing physical, because we are so used to premiere WRs being dives. Fitz and Andre Johnson are cut from the same cloth, they like to hit people.

 

[Buckybird]

I still don't like the fact that we use our WRs so much blocking so much inside the hash marks...bad things happen there.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Fitz being Fitz... nothing new here...

 

[Shane]

Woot woot we have a 15 millions dollar a year blocking WR

 

[NavyVet]

Woot woot we have a 15 millions dollar a year blocking WR

You know Shane, I get your point. but in the f'ed up world we live in, Fitz resounds heavily for those of us who punch the clock every day, do the right thing, do what we're asked. He's the face of the franchise. Every team needs a Fitz and I think we have the best one going. He never sounds off about personal goals, blocks down like a demon when asked, and takes his receptions as they come, for the team. You're a good cop among all the bad we hear. Aren't you and Fitz really alike?

 

[kerouac9]

Woot woot we have a 15 millions dollar a year blocking WR

Urban said in his weekly chat today that anyone expecting Fitz to get 90/1200/12 is going to be disappointed. We're paying a lot of money for a Top 20 receiver + good PR + pushing a massive cap hit into the future.

 

[82CardsGrad]

You know Shane, I get your point. but in the f'ed up world we live in, Fitz resounds heavily for those of us who punch the clock every day, do the right thing, do what we're asked. He's the face of the franchise. Every team needs a Fitz and I think we have the best one going. He never sounds off about personal goals, blocks down like a demon when asked, and takes his receptions as they come, for the team. You're a good cop among all the bad we hear. Aren't you and Fitz really alike?

Great post!
[emoji106]

 

[AZ Native]

Fitz will be walloping people blocking and in the middle of the field, which he loves to do. People underestimate how much he loves playing physical, because we are so used to premiere WRs being dives. Fitz and Andre Johnson are cut from the same cloth, they like to hit people.

He's not a one-trick pony for sure.

 

[sunsfan88]

Urban said in his weekly chat today that anyone expecting Fitz to get 90/1200/12 is going to be disappointed. We're paying a lot of money for a Top 20 receiver + good PR + pushing a massive cap hit into the future.

I think that's pretty freaking generous.

Antonio Brown
Randall Cobb
Jordy Nelson
AJ Green
Calvin Johnson
Demariyus Thomas
Beckham Jr
Victor Cruz
Dez Bryant
Mike Evans
Keenan Allen
Eric Decker
Julio Jones
TY Hilton
Emmanuel Sanders
Alston Jeffrey
DeAndre Hopkins
Julian Edlelman
Brandon Cooks
Kelvin Benjamin
Jeremy Maclin
Vincent Jackson
Desean Jackson
Torrey Smith
Golden Tate
Jarvis Landry

are all better recievers than he is now and that list has more than just 20 names.

 

[Mitch]

The Cardinals are paying Fitz to be a bell cow. He is the consummate pro and teammate. Exemplary work ethic, commitment to excellence and passion for the game. At this point in his career, Fitz is all about doing whatever it takes to earn a ring. Like taking pride in his blocking, even during a pre-season game.

 

[moklerman]

Any chance 2014 was just a series of bad timing? Palmer missed those early games but when he came back, Fitz had two 100+ yard games. Then Palmer was lost for the season.

In 2013, Palmer's first year with the club and in a new system, Fitz's numbers were down but he was still tickling 1,000 yards and had 10 TD's.

I think Fitz bounces back this year.

 

[kerouac9]

Any chance 2014 was just a series of bad timing? Palmer missed those early games but when he came back, Fitz had two 100+ yard games. Then Palmer was lost for the season.

In 2013, Palmer's first year with the club and in a new system, Fitz's numbers were down but he was still tickling 1,000 yards and had 10 TD's.

I think Fitz bounces back this year.

What does this mean from a numbers perspective?

I think that 1000 yards and 8 TDs would be a very good season from Fitz.

 

[Arizona's Finest]

Fitz is worth every penny and he doesnt even need to catch a pass to prove it. You pay guys like Fitz and fit the team around him. No question in my mind.

Saying that he is being written off much too prematurely. I think he has a sneaky good year. 70 catchs, 900-1100 yards and 8-9 TDs. Well take that with his blocking, culture setting, and overall leadership every day of the week.

 

[moklerman]

What does this mean from a numbers perspective?

I think that 1000 yards and 8 TDs would be a very good season from Fitz.

If both stay healthy? Okay, maybe a big if, but I think 1,100 and 11.

He won't get as many targets but with the emergence of the rest of the receiving corps, I think the quality of his receptions will improve from his 2013 numbers.

If the outside guys are actually drawing normal attention, Fitz should be able to garner some healthy numbers from the slot. Fitz may not be what he used to be but since his game was never speed, I don't see why he wouldn't do well against zones, safeties, nickle backs and lb's.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

I think that's pretty freaking generous.

Antonio Brown
Randall Cobb
Jordy Nelson
AJ Green
Calvin Johnson
Demariyus Thomas
Beckham Jr
Dez Bryant
Mike Evans
Julio Jones
TY Hilton
Emmanuel Sanders
Alston Jeffrey

Julian Edlelman
Brandon Cooks
Kelvin Benjamin
Jeremy Maclin

Golden Tate


are all better recievers than he is now and that list has more than just 20 names.

JMHO, but Nope on:

Victor Cruz
Keenan Allen
Eric Decker
DeAndre Hopkins
Vincent Jackson
Desean Jackson
Torrey Smith
Jarvis Landry


and I should put Mike Evans on here since he is in year 2 of his career.

Eric Decker ? Sorry, but I cannot agree with that. He is barely the best receiver on his own team.

Fitzgerald is easily the most unappreciated Cardinals player over the last few years, with Patrick Peterson a close second.

Some people will complain about the harp music in heaven.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

What does this mean from a numbers perspective?

I think that 1000 yards and 8 TDs would be a very good season from Fitz.

Play 16 games.

The only numbers I care about from Fitzgerald this year is how many 1st down conversions he makes on 3rd downs.

That and his continued blocking in the running game, and passing game.

I mean I know we are all angry that our Fantasy Football teams won't benefit from Fitzgerald being an all around great player when it comes to doing his role on this team, but I personally do not care. How many plays can the man make to help this team win football games.

 

[kerouac9]

JMHO, but Nope on:

Victor Cruz
Keenan Allen
Eric Decker
DeAndre Hopkins
Vincent Jackson
Desean Jackson
Torrey Smith
Jarvis Landry


and I should put Mike Evans on here since he is in year 2 of his career.

Eric Decker ? Sorry, but I cannot agree with that. He is barely the best receiver on his own team.

Fitzgerald is easily the most unappreciated Cardinals player over the last few years, with Patrick Peterson a close second.

Some people will complain about the harp music in heaven.

I think you're underrating Vincent Jackson and DeSean Jackson. Take a quick look at their numbers. Those guys played with a rotating cast of 2012 Cardinals-level QBs.

I think that your appreciation from the fans is in inverse proportion to your paycheck. I'm not sure how anyone can say that Fitzgerald is under-appreciated when the slightest suggestion that he's overpaid or his play is slipping is shouted down. When there's such a disconnect between your level of exposure/pay and your production on the field, that doesn't necessarily go unnoticed.

 

[kerouac9]

Play 16 games.

The only numbers I care about from Fitzgerald this year is how many 1st down conversions he makes on 3rd downs.

That and his continued blocking in the running game, and passing game.

I mean I know we are all angry that our Fantasy Football teams won't benefit from Fitzgerald being an all around great player when it comes to doing his role on this team, but I personally do not care. How many plays can the man make to help this team win football games.

Really?! An $11M cap number (4th among WRs) for a possession receiver is a lot of scratch. Essentially, Larry Fitzgerald is the league's highest-paid tight end.

 

[sunsfan88]

JMHO, but Nope on:

Victor Cruz
Keenan Allen
Eric Decker
DeAndre Hopkins
Vincent Jackson
Desean Jackson
Torrey Smith
Jarvis Landry


and I should put Mike Evans on here since he is in year 2 of his career.

Eric Decker ? Sorry, but I cannot agree with that. He is barely the best receiver on his own team.

Fitzgerald is easily the most unappreciated Cardinals player over the last few years, with Patrick Peterson a close second.

Some people will complain about the harp music in heaven.

I wish I could be under appreciated and make one of the highest salaries for non QBs in the NFL every single season.....

That's an interesting use of the word "under appreciated". If that's the case, I think 99% of the world population would love to be under appreciated like Fitz has been.