Toney’s place in the offense

[GatorSteve]

Is it not crazy that Kadarius Freakin’ Toney barely touches the ball? Seems to me he would be deadly used like Harvin. We must get him the damn ball tomorrow!

 

[ThreatMatrix]

We might see him more eventually. They seem to be installing new plays each week.

 

[GatorSteve]

Amazing that Nusselwain put these plays in.

 

[GatorSteve]

We might see him more eventually. They seem to be installing new plays each week.

I hope, for our sake, you are right. I think he is still being punished for the AR and I really hope I am wrong.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

All we got is hope.

 

[8802Gator]

Something good happens everytime Toney, Pierce, and Perine touch the ball this year. They all need more touches.

 

[GatorTruth133]

I think we see more. Problem is the blocking isn't helping him. The don't block well on his read options and when we've tried screens to him the blocking gets blown up. See the screen to him last week where Lewis played El Matador. I think we could be more creative in ways to get him the ball though. Heck, give him a quick hitch or slant and leet him run and juke.

 

[Swamped Gator]

My personal opinion is the lack of touches have been a result of the suspension. Either he wasn't completely installed in the offense just yet or he's still somewhat in the doghouse for whatever he did. Mullen is not an offensive idiot so I expect to see Toney more and more involved as the year progresses.

 

[rogdochar]

Last week he got the pass late, just as the roaring db was to flatten him. Seemed instinct, but Toney ducked immediately did a high-speed spin and would have had a breakaway if not for the gang tacklers' arrival.

 

[TN G8tr]

I too think the suspension could be part of the reason. Two things. I think DM has simplified the offense to help FFS. Combine that with his suspension.....maybe DM is sending a message? But however you spin it. He needs more touches. And quit doing stupid crap to get in trouble.

 

[rogdochar]

More likely, the happiness of successful football play + increased teammates' camaraderie gives best chance for his wanting acceptable behavior.??

 

[rogdochar]

Traz, if you're right and Mullen is dense & blind, UF is gonna suffer by shooting itself in the foot - with blanks.

 

[rogdochar]

Having tunnel-vision like that cuts the likelihood of success down 90%. It's like Matisse deciding to master only the color red. ??

 

[G8trwood]

Sad part is they look more competent when not in option. Hopefully it will all click tonight

 

[cover2]

I didn't watch a ton of MSU while Mullen was there, but you have to believe that with the right athlete(s) he has a package for that Percy type player. One of the things that made Percy so effective was when we'd go four wide and run off the secondary with three and bring Percy underneath over the middle. Once he had the ball in his hands in the level two space he was a threat to score or at least rip off some big gains. Having the whole field at your disposal is difficult for a D to adequately defend against a sub 4.4 athlete with moves.

Can Toney be that type player? I certainly think he has the speed and quickness. Seems like we see the ball his way toward the sidelines on pass plays, so I'd personally like to see more targets inside the hashes. I have to remember, however, that we've got more skilled playmakers than we've had in a while, or so it seems. If you average 70 snaps a game and you have about six receivers you want to hit, three backs plus your QB that get carries, the average is about seven touches/targets per player. If the QB is at 50% or so on completions, that cuts the receivers chances in half. Efficiency of the offense becomes a huge issue and OL play is also a factor. As we improve in these areas (and avoid those 44 snap games), Toney and others will find their niche and potentially shine. Getting to that point is key. Work in progress.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

Toney don't catch ball gud.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

Percy catch ball gud.