08-19-2021, 01:41 PM
Whatever happens I think it is important to pick 5 and stick with them.
Last year we started 10 different combinations on our O-line. We had 11 different player start with 9 of them getting at least 5 starts. Three of them started at more than one position. From week 8 through 15 we had a different starting O-line every game.
If one of the rookies looks physically and psychologically superior to one of the vets, but is just lagging behind in learning the playbook or adjusting to the NFL I would start the rook. That way the O-line could gel and improve.
No other group in football needs to be more comfortable with the guys starting around them than the O-line.
Last year we started 10 different combinations on our O-line. We had 11 different player start with 9 of them getting at least 5 starts. Three of them started at more than one position. From week 8 through 15 we had a different starting O-line every game.
If one of the rookies looks physically and psychologically superior to one of the vets, but is just lagging behind in learning the playbook or adjusting to the NFL I would start the rook. That way the O-line could gel and improve.
No other group in football needs to be more comfortable with the guys starting around them than the O-line.
