05-02-2017, 12:13 AM
(05-01-2017, 06:51 PM)The Real Deal Wrote: https://www.sportingcharts.com/nfl/stats/team-quarterback-sacked-per-game/2016/
Last year we ranked 26th in the league, giving up 41 sacks. The best team in the league was the Oakland raiders, giving up only 18. According to last years numbers, assuming the numbers are somewhat similar, An improvement of just 6 less sacks puts us right in the middle of the pack. If we improve by giving up 11 less sacks we are sitting around 10th in the league.
Now I know this is easier said than done, but I really do think the line will improve this season for the reasons I outlined in another post above. And looking at the numbers I don't think trimming 6-10 sacks off of last years total is out of reach. I think it's very doable actually. And if it happens, I think we will be in great shape this season, with lots to cheer about.
(05-01-2017, 10:34 PM)SErebel11 Wrote: That will be tough when the two guys that left were responsible for what 3 of those? Beyond that, Oline play is much more than just giving up sacks. They have to be able to open up holes for the running game and they didn't do that well last year either. In the Texans game at the end of the season, Ogbuehi at LT, Bodine at C and Fisher at RT all had grades sub 40. Can they improve? Sure but how much and how fast is a serious question.
Exacty, SE. 41 sacks with a QB who has an extremely quick release... and Whit/Zeitler were 3 of them.
Now Boling is the best player on your OL. When Boling is your best player, and Bodine is your second best, you're in freaking trouble.
This is going to be some David Carr rookie season level of ugly behind this OL.
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