Props to the O-line

[kevin]

(10-05-2020, 02:40 PM)KillerGoose Wrote: Good article. Jonah has looked promising, especially when it comes to pass protection. His run blocking hasn't been stellar, but these have also been his first four NFL games so you have to put it into context. Maybe he doesn't develop into a star run blocker, or a star at all, but he looks more than serviceable right now.

Jordan has been disappointing and for someone his size, I would expect him to be able to anchor better in pass pro (and get better movement in the run game). Right guard is a big focus right now, and deservedly so, but we need to make sure that LG isn't swept under the rug. Jordan has not played very well this season and there needs to be an upward trend in his play if he is going to continue starting. Calais Campbell is going to be going up against Jordan and Redmond and this will be a major focal point for the Baltimore game. Campbell is a big, strong lineman and Jordan doesn't do so hot with bullrushes, so I am concerned. 

Hopkins is what he is, at this point. He gets the job done and that is what the team needs. He isn't a liability, does fine in pass protection and does fine in the run game. If an improvement as available, then I would absolutely take it but he is a middling offensive lineman that shouldn't be the prime focus of improvement, at this point.

RG is an absolute cluster. Johnson and Price aren't the solution, and frankly, Redmond isn't either. I am very happy that the line played well yesterday, it was a beautiful thing to watch this offense clicking, but I think we are going to see the issues come back vs. Baltimore. Jacksonville has very little talent on their defensive line and we were able to take advantage of that. Baltimore has some defensive line talent and Redmond is going to see some of Campbell throughout the game.

Hart stinks at pass-blocking, but he is a solid run blocker. That is his saving grace, he can get good movement when they need to be physical but when it comes to pass blocking, he struggles at every level. 

Duck the Draft Network....The O Line was good yesterday...Play same 5 next week, let them build on this...Great Job O Line....Duck the Draft Network....GO BENGALS