The 2016 Offensive Line

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(11-16-2016, 02:04 PM)fredtoast Wrote: From 2015


http://www.si.com/vault/2016/02/11/lay-it-line

 Since 2007, when the stat was first kept, the Bengals rank first in PFF's pass-blocking-efficiency statistic ("a rating that reflects the most efficient pass blockers on a per-pass-blocking snap basis") at 84.1%. The league average is 79.5%. And Cincinnati has been remarkably consistent year to year, ranking outside the top six of that stat just once.


From 2016

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/06/07/best-nfl-coaches-paul-alexander-bengals

 Cincinnati’s line under Alexander has ranked among the top 10 in fewest sacks allowed totals in four of the last five NFL seasons,  and it set franchise records for low quarterback takedowns in two different seasons before that. Alexander has gotten the job done with his front five through multiple personnel shifts, injuries, coaching philosophies, and schematic shifts in the league. At this point, he should be talked about in the same breath as legendary line coaches like Howard Mudd and Alex Gibbs. 

So.....how are those run game numbers for the last....oh, say, 12 years looking freddy?  How's that sack total and pass pro efficiency looking these days?  Ah the benefit of cherry picking numbers instead of looking at the big picture and play on the field.  Even Mathis said his technique was screwed up in Cincy.