03-21-2022, 06:03 PM
(03-21-2022, 02:51 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: He will still have to deal with pressure but it won't be anything like his first few years here.
This O-line could be elite though, especially at run blocking. Collins is a top 5 RT, Cappa is a top 10 Guard and Karras could be a
top half of the league Center. Carman and Jonah could grow into top players at their position for all we know. Jonah shown flashes
last year same as Carman. We have went from backup quality at best at 3 positions to quality starters that are young with upside.
I agree, he will still have pressure BUT......
The improved OLine should significantly reduce the amount of pressure Joe faces game in / game out and - if the running game improves as much as we hope it does - then it will also help reduce the amount of pressure as folks will have to respect our running game and won't be able to just pin their ears back as much. By my estimation, the pressure should be drastically reduced, defenses will have to respect our running game - which will further open up our passing game.
It's hard not to get too excited - even if this isn't an "elite" unit - because this is - on paper - a significantly better OLine than has been fielded the last several years. It all looks really good on paper. Let's hope everyone can stay healthy and it gels the way we hope it will.
