BLUE 1,026 Posted October 25, 2012 Link: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/10/24/offensive-line-rankings/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted October 25, 2012 I'm surprised our offensive line is ranked that poorly. With Joseph out we've had to try a few different looks and they certainly have been inconsistent but for the most part, I think they give Free a good amount of time in the pocket. They struggle in the running game. A lot of our big runs have been Martin bouncing it outside and making the first guy miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted October 25, 2012 #BecauseJaguars At least we have Monroe to build around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted October 25, 2012 Expect us in top 20 when DeCastro and Gilbert return.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted October 25, 2012 I am thoroughly surprised that we are 12th, and also ranked higher in the run blocking department than the pass. Once again, nobody stands out...but still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) I'm surprised our offensive line is ranked that poorly. With Joseph out we've had to try a few different looks and they certainly have been inconsistent but for the most part, I think they give Free a good amount of time in the pocket. They struggle in the running game. A lot of our big runs have been Martin bouncing it outside and making the first guy miss. I was expecting a higher ranking too. Our pass protection has been good pretty much the entire season and the past few weeks, our run blocking has gotten better. If only Joseph was healthy...we'd have such a good line. Because it's not the left side with Nicks and Penn that is having problems... it's the right side with Dotson (who's been definitely serviceable for the most part) and fucking LARDsen/Meredith who's been screwing us over. LARDsen and Meredith SUCK! It's painful watching them out there. Edited October 25, 2012 by GoodellFTL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted October 25, 2012 There's an astounding lack of elite LTs in the game today, anyone else notice that? It just seems like there's a lack of Offensive Tackle talent league wide. You have your select few that are really good, sure, but overall, there's so many bad LTs and RTs starting in the NFL right now. It's shocking after possibly the golden era of Tackle play in the late 90s - early 2000s. I don't think any of the best LTs in the game right now would even sniff the Pro Bowl in that era. I mean think about it, the best LTs right now are between guys like Duane Brown, Andrew Whitworth, Eugene Monroe, Joe Thomas... really who else? I mean Jake Long has regressed if I recall, but he used to be up there too. The lack of elite LTs is shocking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted October 25, 2012 The Eagles being ranked 4th in run blocking is a little misleading. Evan Mathis and Todd Herremans are beasts individually, but we've had mediocre play from our center and right guard. In other words, the line has not blocked well as a whole, and McCoy hasn't had too many holes to run through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted October 25, 2012 There's an astounding lack of elite LTs in the game today, anyone else notice that? It just seems like there's a lack of Offensive Tackle talent league wide. You have your select few that are really good, sure, but overall, there's so many bad LTs and RTs starting in the NFL right now. It's shocking after possibly the golden era of Tackle play in the late 90s - early 2000s. I don't think any of the best LTs in the game right now would even sniff the Pro Bowl in that era. I mean think about it, the best LTs right now are between guys like Duane Brown, Andrew Whitworth, Eugene Monroe, Joe Thomas... really who else? I mean Jake Long has regressed if I recall, but he used to be up there too. The lack of elite LTs is shocking. Jordan Gross? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted October 25, 2012 Jordan Gross? Yeah I'd put him in there. Graded out as 5th best LT last year @ PFF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted October 25, 2012 With Anthony Davis coming around this season and the success of our hall of fame run game not surprised to see the 49ers first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers 380 Posted October 25, 2012 17th. Worse than I wanted coming into the season (was expecting top 10), but better than we've looked this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) The Titans are 19th? I thought they were supposed to be the worst line we've ever seen, and that's why Chris Johnson was struggling. Edited October 25, 2012 by Thanatos19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted October 25, 2012 I agree with that ranking for pass pro, but I don't buy it for a second in run blocking. Too many times guys get let into the backfield, and we are physically incapable of running the ball when we need to the most, even with one cut guys like Mikell and Bell. Our pass pro is not so good though that it propels us in the top 5. Unless if every other line below us are really that bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted October 26, 2012 10th? Maybe this is the rare homer in me coming out but I figured we'd be higher. Guess it has to do with the subpar run blocking because we're great in pass pro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
