Is it Time to Worry About Steve Slaton?
Article By Vik Vij on 18th September, 2009
... I will grant you that Slaton had a miserable and unproductive preseason. I will also grant you that Slaton had a terrible first game against the Jets. But don't worry, he'll be fine, and here's why:
1. Zone blocking. The system that offensive line coach Alex Gibbs runs has been successful in the NFL for a long time. He's taken less-talented backs and slower backs and turned them into 1,000-yard rushers. He's taken offensive lines with less talent and produced top rushing attacks. Look at what happened in Atlanta. They were first in the league in rushing with a less-talented line.
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