Our O-Line COULD Be Awesome...Really!!!

**petegz28** · 09-25-2007, 09:20 PM

Think about it. If we ever start actually throwing down field to the point teams have to start playing 8 tops in the box our O-Line might actually be able to block the crap out of people.

After getting your ass kicked blocking 10 guys on HB Dive plays you would think only having to block 7 would make them lick their chops heh?

dj56dt58 · 09-25-2007, 09:28 PM

They've done well in pass coverage...can't really judge them on run blocking because of all the 9 and 10 man fronts and us trying to run it up Weigman's ass the entire game. Run blocking could be better but can't blame it entirely on them. You can't basically tell a defense that your going to run, and where your going to run and expect to be successful...well we pretty much did when Vermeil was here but that was with Willie and co..

**petegz28** · 09-25-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dj56dt58

They've done well in pass coverage...can't really judge them on run blocking because of all the 9 and 10 man fronts and us trying to run it up Weigman's ass the entire game. Run blocking could be better but can't blame it entirely on them.

Exactly. It's hard to expect any line to block for anything against 9 and 10 man fronts.

I liken it to swinging a heavy club for a bit then a light one. If we can squeak out wins against 10 man fronts we should be able to really slam a 7 man front.

RustShack · 09-25-2007, 09:51 PM

Maybe Air Edwards will make our line look good next week!

Mecca · 09-25-2007, 09:59 PM

I just chuckled at this....the line is rather average in all honesty....overall it's actually a little below average.

It'll only get better with better players, it is what it is.

SBK · 09-25-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I just chuckled at this....the line is rather average in all honesty....overall it's actually a little below average.

It'll only get better with better players, it is what it is.

Did anyone think Mecca would say anything else?

Mecca · 09-25-2007, 10:04 PM

It's true, it's not like any of them are young or going to get better. Some of them are already declining from the Center-RT side of the line.....McIntosh is what he is...

In the next 2-3 years we need 4 new lineman......it sucks to be in this spot.

**RealSNR** · 09-25-2007, 10:13 PM

Bah. Let's just keep drafting Olinemen in the 6th and 7th rounds. It's worked to provide us with young depth so far, right? Right?

Mecca · 09-25-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Bah. Let's just keep drafting Olinemen in the 6th and 7th rounds. It's worked to provide us with young depth so far, right? Right?

LOL, that was always so brilliant, nothing like guys like Brett Williams, I still remember throwing shit when they took him over Brandon Lloyd. Not that Lloyd has been great but at least he's still in the league.

**RealSNR** · 09-25-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

LOL, that was always so brilliant, nothing like guys like Brett Williams, I still remember throwing shit when they took him over Brandon Lloyd. Not that Lloyd has been great but at least he's still in the league.

Really, though, we've found talent at that level. The problem is... well, yeah, they were picked in the 6th and 7th rounds for a reason. If we would only "piss away" some earlier picks on linemen, we might be able to have something positive.

KC Jones · 09-25-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Bah. Let's just keep drafting Olinemen in the 6th and 7th rounds. It's worked to provide us with young depth so far, right? Right?

Let's see...

LT = FA
LG = homegrown undrafted free agent
C = FA
RG = FA
RT = FA

yep, that policy has worked wonders for us.

kepp · 09-26-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

Maybe Air Edwards will make our line look good next week!

Anyone wanna photoshop Air Herm?

Hog's Gone Fishin · 09-26-2007, 07:05 AM

If we would just start passing every down and get the defense to play all eleven as safetys and corners we MIGHT be able to keep them from sacking our QB.

09-26-2007, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SBK

Did anyone think Mecca would say anything else?

It's actually becoming very funny.

He'd complain if Carl traded for Joe Montana.

Chief Chief · 09-26-2007, 07:16 AM

How about if we spread out 2 receivers on each side of the O-line with LJ as the single back? If D's put 7 players max at the line of scrimmage, we get one-on-one coverage on all 4 receivers; 6 defenders at the line of scrimmage still gives us 1-on-1 pass defense on 1 side of the line; 5 defenders on the LOS gives LJ a great opportunity to bust a big one.

It appears, though, that Herm and Solari aren't allowing Huard the option to check out of a run play and go to a pass play (or vice versa). WHY NOT?

09-25-2007, 09:20 PM
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09-25-2007, 09:28 PM	#2
dj56dt58 Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9960055	They've done well in pass coverage...can't really judge them on run blocking because of all the 9 and 10 man fronts and us trying to run it up Weigman's ass the entire game. Run blocking could be better but can't blame it entirely on them. You can't basically tell a defense that your going to run, and where your going to run and expect to be successful...well we pretty much did when Vermeil was here but that was with Willie and co..
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09-25-2007, 09:59 PM	#5
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2327050	I just chuckled at this....the line is rather average in all honesty....overall it's actually a little below average. It'll only get better with better players, it is what it is.
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09-25-2007, 10:04 PM	#7
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2327050	It's true, it's not like any of them are young or going to get better. Some of them are already declining from the Center-RT side of the line.....McIntosh is what he is... In the next 2-3 years we need 4 new lineman......it sucks to be in this spot.
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09-25-2007, 10:13 PM	#8
RealSNR Special Teams ACE!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Where the hell is SNR Casino cash: $2070208	Bah. Let's just keep drafting Olinemen in the 6th and 7th rounds. It's worked to provide us with young depth so far, right? Right?
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09-26-2007, 07:05 AM	#13
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1430477	If we would just start passing every down and get the defense to play all eleven as safetys and corners we MIGHT be able to keep them from sacking our QB.
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09-26-2007, 07:16 AM	#15
Chief Chief Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City MO Casino cash: $10004900	How about if we spread out 2 receivers on each side of the O-line with LJ as the single back? If D's put 7 players max at the line of scrimmage, we get one-on-one coverage on all 4 receivers; 6 defenders at the line of scrimmage still gives us 1-on-1 pass defense on 1 side of the line; 5 defenders on the LOS gives LJ a great opportunity to bust a big one. It appears, though, that Herm and Solari aren't allowing Huard the option to check out of a run play and go to a pass play (or vice versa). WHY NOT?
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