Atlanta Falcons at Tennessee Titans: Studs, Duds & Reaction

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Duds (Part 3)

Aug 24, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker (10) looks to pass as he scrambles against Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore (25) to avoid the sack during the first half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Offensive Line (Pass-Blocking)
It seemed like Chance Warmack and some other offensive linemen were missing some pass-blocking assignments. Locker was sacked three times. Fitzpatrick and Locker both combined for five rushing attempts for 51 yards. There were a few other instances when Locker had to scramble away because the Falcons defense had collapsed the pocket.

Run-blocking has been spectacular. Will that continue when teams intentionally game plan to stop CJ2K? Are some of the pass-blocking issues attributed to Locker holding on to the football for too long, lacking awareness and/or quick decision making?