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freddyg12 · 04-09-2009, 11:45 AM

Linemen in the nfl are kinda like the frontcourt of an nba team. You've GOT to have a certain level of size to start with, then other variables come into play. Sure, NBA teams have started 6'9 centers, but they had to be that much more athletic to make up for it, e.g. Alonzo Mouring. That's the exception, most teams have a 7 footer even if he's just there to alter shots.

If your O line is smaller they'd better be fundamentally sound & relatively athletic & very strong. I think OM makes a great point. The division is really tough in the trenches. Of course you want guys that can block, but other teams have guys that can block & are bigger. Leonard Davis, e.g., is quite athletic & he's 6'5, 350 or so.

Of course we all agree that the line is old & needs some new blood.

04-09-2009, 11:45 AM	#13
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: OM FIELD: Redskins OL - Tale of the Tape Linemen in the nfl are kinda like the frontcourt of an nba team. You've GOT to have a certain level of size to start with, then other variables come into play. Sure, NBA teams have started 6'9 centers, but they had to be that much more athletic to make up for it, e.g. Alonzo Mouring. That's the exception, most teams have a 7 footer even if he's just there to alter shots. If your O line is smaller they'd better be fundamentally sound & relatively athletic & very strong. I think OM makes a great point. The division is really tough in the trenches. Of course you want guys that can block, but other teams have guys that can block & are bigger. Leonard Davis, e.g., is quite athletic & he's 6'5, 350 or so. Of course we all agree that the line is old & needs some new blood.