November 29, 2019 07:54PM | Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 481
Status: 3rd Stringer
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I think ranking lines by 1s/individually is not useful. Lines either block well or they dont block well. The key is frequency. Grouping lines by tiers--Good, Average, Bad--is probably the best anyone can do anyways. The rest is clickbait or meaningless. Line play is dependent on so many factors--matchups by player type, matchups by scheme, home field advantage, game situation, etc.
One key point that I have been hesitant to bring up is that the data is telling us QBs own their pressure rates. I bring this up not to argue with anyone but as an idea to consider when evaluating the team, and the game. The stat most correlated with a Pressure Rate is time in the pocket. Next are individual QB/OL pressure rates, then score differential, dropback depth, whether a blitz occurred, 3rd and long, play action, shotgun...
My personal opinion is that our line is good enough when healthy. Spending money here to me would not reap a large return. My preference would be to use a 2nd or 3rd rounder on a multiyear starter who has shown the ability to pass block well. OL pass blocking is one of the most transferable skills to the NFL. A good pass blocker in college is very likely to be a good pass blocker in the NFL. So low risk and high reward. While avoiding the ridiculous OL money premiums one finds in free agency.
We have to play better on first down.
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