Our OL in a nutshell

[SunsetBengal]

(09-16-2017, 02:17 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Yeah, but it does seem like the best OL the Bengals have had are bigger guys.

Bob Johnson: 262lbs ('68 rookie years, and the average OL in the '60s was 251lbs)
Max Montoya: 295lbs ('79 rookie year, and the average OL in the '70s was 255lbs)
Anthony Munoz: 278lbs ('80 rookie year, and the average OL in '80s was 272lbs)
Willie Anderson: 340lbs ('96 rookie year, and the average OL in the '90s was 300lbs)
Andrew Whitworth: 335lbs ('06 rookie year, and the average OL in the '00s was 313lbs)


Meanwhile the average OL in 2015 was 312lbs.
Ogbuehi: 310lbs
Fisher: 310lbs
Hopkins: 310lbs
Bodine: 308lbs
Boling: 305lbs
TJ Johnson: 295lbs


(Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/nfl-offensive-lineman-are-big-2011-10/#1990s-fletcher-cox-de-philadelphia-eagles-8)

It all goes on preference.  During their dynasty years, the Cowboys always featured the heaviest OL around, while SF and Den. during their championship years always went with smaller, more athletic OL.  

My personal philosophy is that you need a Center that is big and strong enough to handle a 3-4 NT one on one.