RB LeGarrette Blount, now 30-years old, has signed with the Eagles after being linked with the Giants and Lions.
Blount performed best running power (3.98 yards per carry) and inside zone (4.03 YPC) concepts with New England last season. The Eagles heavily used inside zone runs in 2016 and power will likely see an increase in 2017 – even if inside zone usage is dialed back due to alterations in personnel.
One possible explanation is the increased influence of Alabama offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, who ran primarily gap-scheme assignments with the Crimson Tide.
