07-10-2022, 01:28 PM
With O-lines a rising tide lifts all ships. It is very difficult for even a great o-lineman to stand out on a poor o-line. Generally, the only time fans notice a great block is when it springs a long run or big play. And in order to break log runs and have big plays it takes more than one block. So two O-lineman can make the same number of big blocks, but if one is surrounded by better players he will look better and stand out more.
This is true to some extent for every position. But it is easier for defenders and skill players on offense to make a highlight type play based just on individual talent because we watch them more as individuals. We generally don't pay attention to the O-line at all unless there is a screw-up or a block breaks a long play.
This is true to some extent for every position. But it is easier for defenders and skill players on offense to make a highlight type play based just on individual talent because we watch them more as individuals. We generally don't pay attention to the O-line at all unless there is a screw-up or a block breaks a long play.
