Why not O-line "specialists"

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(08-13-2019, 03:16 PM)fredtoast Wrote: What difference does it make if you are already replacing your TE with an extra WR and bringing in your "3rd down specialist" RB?

The defense is going to be playing pass on 3rd and long no matter what players you bring in.

This. In instances like 3rd and long, it's pretty obvious what you're going to do anyways.

The main downfall I see with the approach though is if you essentially specialize run vs pass, what happens when there's injury? You're now forced to completely change your approach full-time. And if this is anything like the Bengals of old, they aren't great at adjusting.