Chat with Chris Mortensen 1/20/10

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Does Okung fit the zone blocking scheme? That's my big question about him.

Well some draft reports about Okung mention that he has a "extremely high level of athleticism", has "great lateral agility and a quick kick step", and that he "consistent footwork".

It is my understanding that zone blocking linemen need to be fleet-footed and athletic...to me it seems that Okung would be fine in this system. I haven't heard anything to the contrary, hopefully as we get closer to the combine, someone brings this up.