This is where the majority of McIntosh’s impact is felt as a player. He is a more than solid as a route runner and is able to create some natural separation. As a route runner he is able to beat defenders to the spot, which is especially prevalent on flats and seam routes. He isn’t a true mismatch against linebackers like some of the more advanced backs are in the league, but he is more than able to hold his own against more athletic backers.
Getting him the ball in space as shown in the first video is the key, though. McIntosh is a true threat on any type of correctly schemed screen. With how far the defense is playing off on this play it allows McIntosh to catch the ball and get a full head of steam before being threatened by a defender. As we know, the Seahawks screen game has been bad for years. McIntosh is finally the key to getting that right.
If needed to as well, McIntosh can be used from the slot in an empty set to help further stretch out a defense.Alright Kenny McIntosh, more than just a pass catcher, doing work in the pass protection drills well in Mobile