Which is Better?

[KillerGoose]

(04-26-2021, 10:02 AM)JaggedJimmyJay Wrote: Over the course of the season the Bucs' line performed around average, at least in terms of how long Brady had to throw per dropback. And average is certainly better than what the Bengals of 2020 put out there. I believe that the game has changed enough in the present that an average offensive line paired with elite weapons is more likely to generate a Super Bowl victory than an average array of weapons with an elite offensive line. It still feels bizarre to type that, because I'd have never made this argument in the not-so-distant past -- but the game is frankly nonsense now.

I would be fine with Sewell or Chase too. They both address positions of need and, I believe, are great prospects. I think the argument is generally hot air inspired by outdated conventional wisdom.

I do think you have a good point. I don’t agree that the argument is hot air, but finding a middle ground certainly has its merits. TB actually had one of the fastest time to throws in the league at 2.57 seconds, quicker than Burrow. He was pushing the ball further down the field than Burrow, and was actually #3 in the league for air yards on all attempts (Burrow #12).

Do I believe that TB had a line that forced TB to get rid of the ball that quickly? No, of course not. Do I believe that Tampa had good enough receivers to get open so quickly? Yes, I do.

I think that Tampa has the golden goose; strong OL and strong WRs. However, you have a good point in that having strong WRs over a strong OL can still produce results. Picking strong WRs doesn’t mean shit OL. You can have strong WRs and an average OL.

I agree with what you’re saying.