I mentioned this combo block by Smith during the game in the game thread. This is unreal, picture perfect combo blocking. Craziest part is he did it even better earlier in the game in my second link.
https://twitter.com/BaldyNFL/status/1727824911253557544?t=3xEPGSJwtGjy6NmYS-Z2kQ&s=19
Look at the reach block after Tyler crashes down on the 1 tech. That reach is what springs the play. Smith is playing as high level as any guard in the league.
https://twitter.com/DomWWhite/status/1727846805595898198?t=_JLdKbzaj1NQrjSsbh_CUw&s=19
Ferguson has been an animal in run blocking. For whatever reason, the team keeps taking plays away from Fergy in the pass game and forcing them to Schoonmaker. Ferguson has responded by being one of the best blocking TE’s in the game and an even better route runner. He should be having a bigger impact in our passing game as he runs much better routes and has much better hands so far as well. He is open way more than Schoon and dies everything else better. I don’t get them taking playing time from him, I really don’t.
Damone Clark has been huge for us this year, too. He isn’t splashing like Bell, but that’s specifically because the way our defense is set up. Watch an all 22 and just see how well Clark is playing these days. His read and react is special.
I would also argue Juanyeh has a chance to be the next big thing from the class. He took over Jayron Kearse’s role yesterday and did very well. He keeps showing up every time he gets a chance.
I am not meaning to argue your point. I agree with you. I just think when all is said and done, these 3 could be right there, too.