01-19-2020, 06:47 PM
(01-18-2020, 07:28 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Traditionally, the speed rusher was lined up over the LT, and the bulkier, run stopping DE was lined up over the RT/TE side. Now, teams are moving the speed rusher to either side of the line, in order to exploit the perceived better matchup. This is forcing teams use Tackles with better footwork on the Right side as well as the Left, rather than "hiding" the flat footed run blocking specialist at RT.
As for playing on one side or the other causing problems with stance or first step? I can't really support that, as I played both Left and Right sides of the line, on both offense and defense in my playing days, and I never really had any issues. These are professional athletes that we're talking about here, not developmental school boys that might get flustered by having to push off on one foot over the one their used to.
Yeah, I played on both sides of the line in high school as well, but my opinion on switching sides not being that easy at that level is based on conversations with a former college line coach. He thought it's a something. I actually think switching sides probably isn't as big of a deal in high school where talent can overcome technique. With professional athletes technique is more important and the margin for error is much smaller.
Obviously not impossible like you said, but if the coaches think Jordan can be a good to avg starter next year, don't hinder his learning curve by switching positions. Leaving him at LG and prioritizing signing a RG would be the better play, instead of going for a LG just for Jonah's development. Hopefully the rumors of the Bengals wanting Scherff are true.
