I think it's dumb to devote so much practice time and game reps to a concept that really isn't used for various reasons, the big one being it's very predictable. I get SMASH but even under the Gooner SMASH was smart

Posted on September 24, 2026 at 09:39:11 PM by Daytripper

getting numerical advantages, getting the defense flowing one way and going the other on a zone run; this is just "hey, we're gonna do this, try and stop us" -- talent is too good these days and scouting to think this is gonna work consistently.

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Not sure if this is a rhino hot take but I don’t mind idea of a Beigel type or using a fullback. Both together is too much unless fullback is more like TE hybrid. - By harbaughdyssey September 24, 2026 at 09:36:19 PM
- No issue at all using it. Huge issue using it 50% of the time * - By Spirit September 24, 2026 at 09:56:37 PM
- This is exactly what I've said basically. Beigel has done fine, but if he's out there then we need 3WR or another TE like Marshall/Hansen. I like Marshall, but he should be a H-back lead and not out there with the RHINO.* - By gbmcq September 24, 2026 at 09:54:12 PM
- The big boy package seems fine as a changeup. Our tight ends just kind of suck at blocking at the moment. Kline bizarrely leaving early wasn't ideal.* - By Bluebuck September 24, 2026 at 09:44:38 PM
  - Klein was a second round pick* - By Deezy September 24, 2026 at 09:47:56 PM
    - Also bizarre!* - By Bluebuck September 24, 2026 at 10:00:54 PM
- I think it's dumb to devote so much practice time and game reps to a concept that really isn't used for various reasons, the big one being it's very predictable. I get SMASH but even under the Gooner SMASH was smart - By Daytripper September 24, 2026 at 09:39:11 PM
  - I guess that’s kind of my point it’s not predictable if FB is real thread to even catch some underneath and delayed stuff and rhino is more of your true extra blocker with rare catch. With current personnel it’s not that* - By harbaughdyssey September 24, 2026 at 09:50:22 PM
    - 100%* - By Daytripper September 24, 2026 at 09:55:07 PM
- AJ Barner is the prototype. Incredible blocking TE and excellent pass catcher. Kill two birds with one stone.* - By yarn September 24, 2026 at 09:38:37 PM

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I think it's dumb to devote so much practice time and game reps to a concept that really isn't used for various reasons, the big one being it's very predictable. I get SMASH but even under the Gooner SMASH was smart