Chiefs "The OL needs time to gel." Ok. How long does that take? - Page 2

**RealSNR** · 06-07-2021, 01:33 PM

I'm a busy Chiefs fan on the internet, so I need instant and direct answers, please!

I'm as excited about the new OL as everybody else, but I keep hearing this warning from critics, "Ok, but your new OL will need time to gel." Teicher the Dickless even said we could be looking at 1-3 or 0-4 to start the season all because the OL will not have had time to "gel" yet! Seems scary!

I'm trying to think of massive single-offseason OL rebuilds in the past. The recent Cowboys rebuild in the early 2010s was entirely through the draft and took at least two seasons to construct. I think I remember the Chargers doing a full-on rebuild a bit later and being impressed by it, but in typical Chargers fashion is sort of just slowly collapsed and dudes got injured.

Is there a precedent for this kind of thing where we're virtually guaranteed a Week 1 OL full of starters who have never played next to one another in a game? And when they say, "They need time to gel" does that mean a few weeks? Just a game or two? Not until late in the season? And what's the severity of playing with an un-gelled line?

**Bowser** · 06-07-2021, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CasselGotPeedOn

2 weeks

ToxSocks · 06-07-2021, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

Completely overblown IMO

Agreed.

You know what makes for good communication? Good communicators. You don't need to "gel" to communicate. You just need to know your assignments and speak. Mahomes will be calling most of the line adjustments anyway.

By the time the post season rolls around everyone will be on the same page anyway, assuming they aren't once TC breaks. And these guys are all vets/pros. My money is on this line being more than ready week 1.

**Bowser** · 06-07-2021, 02:01 PM

Speaking of the o-line, are we all certain that Humphrey is going to be the starting center? Does Austin Blythe even have a chance?

O.city · 06-07-2021, 02:03 PM

They’re being coached by andy Reid and have Mahomes behind them

Seems dumb as a talking point they’ll be fine

**DaFace** · 06-07-2021, 02:06 PM

Will the OL likely be better in Week 18 than they are in Week 1? Sure.

Will they be a noticeable improvement in Week 1 compared to what we saw in the Super Bowl?

Uhh...yeah. That's a virtual certainty.

staylor26 · 06-07-2021, 02:06 PM

Also, Brown, Thuney, Humphrey, and Long have all been praised on their football IQ and intelligence.

They’ve already started working together.

This is absolutely a non-issue.

htismaqe · 06-07-2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Will the OL likely be better in Week 18 than they are in Week 1? Sure.

Will they be a noticeable improvement in Week 1 compared to what we saw in the Super Bowl?

Uhh...yeah. That's a virtual certainty.

Yep.

Skyy God · 06-07-2021, 02:10 PM

Teicher, as always, is a moron of the highest order.

Wallymo · 06-07-2021, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Speaking of the o-line, are we all certain that Humphrey is going to be the starting center? Does Austin Blythe even have a chance?

I don't think anyone can be certain about anything yet.

My personal "dream" o-line this season would include Humphrey, Trey Smith and Niang. It would mean those three beat out the veterans and our o-line would be set for the next four years. The money saved across the three newcomer spots would pay for Brown's extension.

That line (along with Brown and Thuney), in my opinion, is the nastiest and most physical possible from the personnel on hand. It's not likely to come about until 2022, but it's going to be marvelous!

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-07-2021, 02:12 PM

Typical Teicher dipshittery.

Brown, Thuney, Long, LDT, Blythe and Remmers are professionals with years of service time, so their knowledge of the line calls will not, in any way, shape or form, become a hindrance to great offensive line play.

By all accounts, Creed Humphrey is not only impressive on field but extremely smart as well, so I don't think it will take him any time to gel with the guys next to him. Morse had zero issues and I expect Humphrey will have zero issues.

The only person that should be even remotely concerning (and I'm stressing remotely) is Lucas Niang, but Niang has had the playbook and access to the terminology for more than a year. He hasn't been in full pads since October 2019 so his timing might be a little off to start Training Camp but I think he'll be fine next to a veteran, whetherthat's LDT or Long.

The bottom line is that no one should be concerned about whether or not the offensive line will "gel" come Week 1.

htismaqe · 06-07-2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The bottom line is that no one should be concerned about whether or not the offensive line will "gel" come Week 1.

But the entire league should be concerned about whether or not the offensive line will gel come Week 17.

Deberg_1990 · 06-07-2021, 02:28 PM

14-26 months

AdolfOliverBush · 06-07-2021, 02:30 PM

The OL is week-to-week.

**Buehler445** · 06-07-2021, 02:49 PM

Probably depends on what the D throws at them. They’d have more trouble with that Cheatriots than the Jets.

But yeah. Color me not worried. If Remmers is at LT I’m worried. This does not worry me.

FORMAL REQUEST: Mods, please install a filter for Teicher the Dickless. Thanks in advance.

Skyy God · 06-07-2021, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

14-26 months

Hopefully youe life expectancy.

06-07-2021, 01:33 PM
RealSNR Special Teams ACE!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Where the hell is SNR Casino cash: $-1374792	"The OL needs time to gel." Ok. How long does that take? I'm a busy Chiefs fan on the internet, so I need instant and direct answers, please! I'm as excited about the new OL as everybody else, but I keep hearing this warning from critics, "Ok, but your new OL will need time to gel." Teicher the Dickless even said we could be looking at 1-3 or 0-4 to start the season all because the OL will not have had time to "gel" yet! Seems scary! I'm trying to think of massive single-offseason OL rebuilds in the past. The recent Cowboys rebuild in the early 2010s was entirely through the draft and took at least two seasons to construct. I think I remember the Chargers doing a full-on rebuild a bit later and being impressed by it, but in typical Chargers fashion is sort of just slowly collapsed and dudes got injured. Is there a precedent for this kind of thing where we're virtually guaranteed a Week 1 OL full of starters who have never played next to one another in a game? And when they say, "They need time to gel" does that mean a few weeks? Just a game or two? Not until late in the season? And what's the severity of playing with an un-gelled line?
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staylor26 In Search of a Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $-1960960	Also, Brown, Thuney, Humphrey, and Long have all been praised on their football IQ and intelligence. They’ve already started working together. This is absolutely a non-issue.
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DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	Typical Teicher dipshittery. Brown, Thuney, Long, LDT, Blythe and Remmers are professionals with years of service time, so their knowledge of the line calls will not, in any way, shape or form, become a hindrance to great offensive line play. By all accounts, Creed Humphrey is not only impressive on field but extremely smart as well, so I don't think it will take him any time to gel with the guys next to him. Morse had zero issues and I expect Humphrey will have zero issues. The only person that should be even remotely concerning (and I'm stressing remotely) is Lucas Niang, but Niang has had the playbook and access to the terminology for more than a year. He hasn't been in full pads since October 2019 so his timing might be a little off to start Training Camp but I think he'll be fine next to a veteran, whetherthat's LDT or Long. The bottom line is that no one should be concerned about whether or not the offensive line will "gel" come Week 1.
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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $264454	14-26 months __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $-1435266	Probably depends on what the D throws at them. They’d have more trouble with that Cheatriots than the Jets. But yeah. Color me not worried. If Remmers is at LT I’m worried. This does not worry me. FORMAL REQUEST: Mods, please install a filter for Teicher the Dickless. Thanks in advance.
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