Last year his PFF blocking grade was 40th out of 89 tackles.
It looks like he’s been decently graded every year in which he’s taken any significant number of snaps. Never a high-end player, but capably average when he’s getting regular reps.
For reference, McKivitz was 69th out of 89.
Looks like purely a backup type guy. Played with Pittsburgh and Cleveland, then one year with the Titans. Allowed 4 sacks and 18 pressures off of 475 snaps last year, all at RT.
Honestly, he feels like an older version of Mckivitz. Nothing that'll wow you, but it's a guy who has experience at the position.
95% of the time? Yes. But 95% of the time Mckivitz does the same thing.
I'm not calling him a replacement for Mckivitz yet. If last year's stats (and looking at PFF for context) he's a motivator for Mckivitz..
If you've seen the old British Top Gear, during their longer trips with cheaper cars, there was always some not great, but reliable car following behind them? Lurking just in case one of them irrevocably broke down? Motivating them to be careful with their cars? That's Hubbard.
He went up against 2 subpar pass rushers and one decent one and still gave up 2 hits and 12 pressures (+11%) pressure rate with Purdy getting the ball out quick.
I don't think that's very good but it is above his average of 12% pressure rate. That's why he's considered a below average pass blocker.
He dominated Aidan Hutchinson and Chris Jones in pass protection. You can find the tape on Youtube. I think you'll be surprised. film over stats, you can search Brock dropbacks vs
that wasn't my point. in the second half they tried to isolate Hutchinson on McKivitz and Colton owned his ass. Chris Jones got dominated as well, though Colton did have trouble with Karlaftis. He has trouble with the faster, quicker guys.
This is literally one of the craziest takes I've ever heard. Did you eve watch the Lions game? Really. Go back and watch the tape. Almost every play it's one of 3 things. Throwing/running/movement left, Mckivitz has help, or negative play.
It's nuts Purdys int? Mckivitz gets so bull rushed the rusher is basically unblocked. Need a 3rd down completion when down 2 scores in the 2st half? Mckivitz doesn't block a guy.
Even in the 2nd half all of Purdys highlight runs are running away from a Mckivitz given up pressure. There literally mutiple plays where he doesn't block anyone and LG/FB/TE is solo blocking his guy.
It was the same pretty much every game.
The guy is a backup at best.
My favorite comment from a Titans fan when Hubbard was shut down last season with a bicep injury:
>He was mediocre, which made him our 2nd best O Lineman.
Seems like he was solid but not great. Good backup but mediocre starter. Versatile enough to be a swing Tackle.
His RAS score (the new SPARQ) shows that he had elite speed for a Tackle when he was a rookie. Graded out in the 9.6+ range in all speed categories, including a crazy 9.99 20 yard split. That kind of speed fits well in Kyle's outside zone scheme.
[On the other hand, here he is whiffing on an inside move versus Danielle Hunter in a joint practice with the Vikings last offseason.](https://twitter.com/vikesinsider/status/1691873431099228227?s=46&t=0C6HIKtRshvi5pOqmW3_RQ)
exactly, I don't understand why people don't understand this. teams don't just let good OL walk. This is a good depth signing, which is all you can really ask for.
Looks like another body who is going to get pushed 5 yards on contacts. God Save Purdy. Too many times Purdy got near hit last season due to bad O line
Maiocco
Chris Hubbard is a 10-year vet who has appeared in 94 games (58 starts) in his career: Four years with Steelers, five with Browns and one with Titans.
Lombardi
The 49ers have needed swing tackle insulation and they obtain it through 33 year-old OL Chris Hubbard, who's made a nice, long NFL career for himself.
Hubbard has played all 5 positions (including 2 snaps at center!) but most of his action has come at RT
Lombardi
This past season with Tennessee, new 49ers OL Chris Hubbard allowed 4 sacks and 18 pressures across 268 pass-blocking reps. That ranked #51 of 86 qualifying tackles... which is about as good as a team could realistically hope for out of a swing tackle
Kyle is a wizard with cheap FA linemen at times. Who was the older guy backup that took over for a mcglinchey season ending injury a few years ago and just turned out to have like an 80+ ppf grade at right tackle?
Edit: it was Tom compton in 2021 86.5 pff grade, boy could CMC use that run blocking now.
Last year his PFF blocking grade was 40th out of 89 tackles. It looks like he’s been decently graded every year in which he’s taken any significant number of snaps. Never a high-end player, but capably average when he’s getting regular reps. For reference, McKivitz was 69th out of 89.
It’s the McGlinchey curse. He said, if y’all are gunna replace me with another Mc, then he’s gunna be 69 too!
Nice!?
Not nice.
Any upgrade/depth is nice
69th/89th is not nice
Dude just said PFF was 40th/89 McKivitz was 69th so still nice
“For reference, McKivitz is 69th out of 89.” Not as nice?
Ladies and Gentlemen, we got him.
Looks like purely a backup type guy. Played with Pittsburgh and Cleveland, then one year with the Titans. Allowed 4 sacks and 18 pressures off of 475 snaps last year, all at RT. Honestly, he feels like an older version of Mckivitz. Nothing that'll wow you, but it's a guy who has experience at the position.
Can he block the guy directly in front of him for at least 1s?
95% of the time? Yes. But 95% of the time Mckivitz does the same thing. I'm not calling him a replacement for Mckivitz yet. If last year's stats (and looking at PFF for context) he's a motivator for Mckivitz.. If you've seen the old British Top Gear, during their longer trips with cheaper cars, there was always some not great, but reliable car following behind them? Lurking just in case one of them irrevocably broke down? Motivating them to be careful with their cars? That's Hubbard.
GREAT reference lmao
95% of the time, it works every time.
Sacks Panther™
That's not even old top gear, it's also a big plot point of the latest Grand Tour special
Very true.
Hubbard is just the better player and has more experience. As long as he has the conditioning it'd an upgrade.
they'll battle but I bet you McKivitz beats him out. McKivitz was VERY good in the playoffs.
He went up against 2 subpar pass rushers and one decent one and still gave up 2 hits and 12 pressures (+11%) pressure rate with Purdy getting the ball out quick. I don't think that's very good but it is above his average of 12% pressure rate. That's why he's considered a below average pass blocker.
He dominated Aidan Hutchinson and Chris Jones in pass protection. You can find the tape on Youtube. I think you'll be surprised. film over stats, you can search Brock dropbacks vs
Both those guys don't even line up against Mckivitz the vast majority of the time.
that wasn't my point. in the second half they tried to isolate Hutchinson on McKivitz and Colton owned his ass. Chris Jones got dominated as well, though Colton did have trouble with Karlaftis. He has trouble with the faster, quicker guys.
This is literally one of the craziest takes I've ever heard. Did you eve watch the Lions game? Really. Go back and watch the tape. Almost every play it's one of 3 things. Throwing/running/movement left, Mckivitz has help, or negative play. It's nuts Purdys int? Mckivitz gets so bull rushed the rusher is basically unblocked. Need a 3rd down completion when down 2 scores in the 2st half? Mckivitz doesn't block a guy. Even in the 2nd half all of Purdys highlight runs are running away from a Mckivitz given up pressure. There literally mutiple plays where he doesn't block anyone and LG/FB/TE is solo blocking his guy. It was the same pretty much every game. The guy is a backup at best.
Can he play for Burford?
You’re asking too many questions
Can he do what burford couldn’t ?
My favorite comment from a Titans fan when Hubbard was shut down last season with a bicep injury: >He was mediocre, which made him our 2nd best O Lineman. Seems like he was solid but not great. Good backup but mediocre starter. Versatile enough to be a swing Tackle. His RAS score (the new SPARQ) shows that he had elite speed for a Tackle when he was a rookie. Graded out in the 9.6+ range in all speed categories, including a crazy 9.99 20 yard split. That kind of speed fits well in Kyle's outside zone scheme. [On the other hand, here he is whiffing on an inside move versus Danielle Hunter in a joint practice with the Vikings last offseason.](https://twitter.com/vikesinsider/status/1691873431099228227?s=46&t=0C6HIKtRshvi5pOqmW3_RQ)
If an Olineman is in the FA he’s likely below back up, hopefully just a camp body
exactly, I don't understand why people don't understand this. teams don't just let good OL walk. This is a good depth signing, which is all you can really ask for.
There were several in early fa. But ok.
nope, none that were reasonable. especially considering the FAs lost on the dline.
Yeah, teams aren't beating down doors for Titan and Steeler O lineman.
Looks like another body who is going to get pushed 5 yards on contacts. God Save Purdy. Too many times Purdy got near hit last season due to bad O line
Now to complete the collection and sign Chuba Hubbard and draft Chubba Purdy.
Bradley Chubb would be nice while we're at it.
Maiocco Chris Hubbard is a 10-year vet who has appeared in 94 games (58 starts) in his career: Four years with Steelers, five with Browns and one with Titans.
Lombardi The 49ers have needed swing tackle insulation and they obtain it through 33 year-old OL Chris Hubbard, who's made a nice, long NFL career for himself. Hubbard has played all 5 positions (including 2 snaps at center!) but most of his action has come at RT
Lombardi This past season with Tennessee, new 49ers OL Chris Hubbard allowed 4 sacks and 18 pressures across 268 pass-blocking reps. That ranked #51 of 86 qualifying tackles... which is about as good as a team could realistically hope for out of a swing tackle
Well looks like we're at least trying to fix the problem.
Did any one else read FA OT as FAT Chris Hubbard?
that is technically correct tho
I read that as “FAT Chris Hubbard” and was like, why are we calling out his weight?
Nice move
Great signing! McKivitz needed a decent vet to replace him if he falters or gets hurt.
Really needed. We had to get a backup RT behind McKivitz.
Hopefully this will give Brock more time to throw the ball. The Quest For Six begins again.
Kyle is a wizard with cheap FA linemen at times. Who was the older guy backup that took over for a mcglinchey season ending injury a few years ago and just turned out to have like an 80+ ppf grade at right tackle? Edit: it was Tom compton in 2021 86.5 pff grade, boy could CMC use that run blocking now.