"The OL needs time to gel." Ok. How long does that take?

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Originally Posted by BossChief

I know I almost always lean to the optimistic side, but I really don’t think there will be much of a period where this specific group of OL doesn’t come right out and play at a high level right away. All 5 line positions should be above average to best in the league.

I’m excited to see this group grow together because I think they play at a high level right away and by the time they gel, they will be the best OL in the league if Niang is as good as some of us think and someone out of the group of LDT/Long/Blythe/smith/Allegreti steps up.

Early I think they will be adequate (because of the experience and talent level), but they will be a better unit by week 6. By playoff time they'll be even better.