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Originally Posted by freddyg12
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.
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The redskins offensive line seemed to play well enough to win in the first half of the season, but were not as effective as in the second half. Part of it was the way they played, but most of it was do to injuries and wearing down as the season went along. I think this has more to do with their age than it has their size.
And I agree that the tradeoff with size is technique and athleticism and it all depends on what kind of identity (particularly offensive) you want with your team.