Lack of OL talent league wide

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(11-07-2019, 04:44 PM)pally Wrote: SI did a midseason survey of team execs.  One of the questions asked is "What trend is happening that no one is talking about?"  considering our challenges with the OL and our running game, I thought this answer was telling.


What trend is happening in the NFL right now that no one is talking about?

“The lack of NFL level offensive linemen and the return of the run game/running back—with all the fantasy football and rules being made to get points up and passing yardage up, there are not enough offensive tackles for 32 teams to have at least two NFL level starters to execute the passing game at an efficient enough level to win being a "passing, greatest show on turf" type of offense. Still have to run to win. The offensive-minded coaches that know how to devise ways to run the ball with lesser talent in the offensive line or when their front line OL are out are the guys that give their guys the best chance to win.”

The lack of talent has been known for many years - just another reason why this team should have 'overpaid' for both Whit and Zietler.