08-27-2021, 10:20 AM
(08-27-2021, 09:13 AM)lone bengal Wrote: Trey Hopkins has been one of the only consistent quality starting lineman we’ve had , I hope he returns to forum. I’d be fine with Price starting if Hopkins isn’t ready. I didn’t like Turner either but I feel like some blame needs to go on the players. We blamed Paul Alexander for all the line issues before he left even tho he had picked / produced good lineman such as Willie Anderson, Levi Jones , Andrew Whitworth , Clint Boling , Kevin Zeitler, Eric steinbach and even guys like Anthony Collins who stepped in off the bench and played well at tackle.
Personally, i don't think the majority of the blame goes on the players. The offensive line plays better in some system than others. My guess is Frank Pollacks blocking scheme is more of a fit for the players on the OL than Jim Turners was.
Which in turn, why hire a OL coach who's system doesn't fit his personnel? I had the same question for the DC. Why hire a DC who's known for zone defense when you have mostly players that have played man defense with some zone mixed in.
Two massive hiring mistakes by a very inexperienced head coach who maybe has finally learned his lesson. Otherwise, we're in for a long year.
