let's talk offensive line

SantanaMan · 10-02-2006, 11:28 AM

The Dirtbags are really coming into their own right now, I believe in 4 games thats the 3rd time we've stopped an opponent from registering a sack, with only the 6 sack debacle in Dallas as the only poor day.

Beemnseven · 10-02-2006, 05:04 PM

The key this week will be whether they can maintain that same type of intensity for the Giants. In particular, Samuels and Jansen -- if they can hold Usi and Strahan by themselves, that really opens up Saunders with his passing options.

By the way, I haven't really noticed, but Gibbs used to help out his offensive tackles with a tight end to get extra help on pass protection. Seems like Samuels and Jansen are one-on-one for just about every play. Am I right on that? Or has anyone else seen Saunders leave in extra guys for blocking?

JWsleep · 10-02-2006, 05:32 PM

That was the best o-line performance by the skins in years. Just dominant. By the end, the Jags DID NOT WANT TO BE HIT! And that's a serious D line.

The pulling has been stellar. Seeing Samuels, Dock, Thomas, and Jansen come around the ends and just BURY people gets me pumped. Not to mention the excellent leads by Sellars, the great blocking by Cooley (kind of lost in his 70 yard day--that was one of his best days as a BLOCKER), and what can you say about CP? His block on Moss's first TD was the kind of thing that puts to rest any thoughts that CP is a me-guy, from the U, etc (not that folks here think that...). He dived head first into that DB and just smashed him. With sore shoulders no less. Man.

Props to Buges for making it go, even when Saunders brought in some changes (though it really looks to me like in the last 2 games, we've gone back to a real GIBBS style--anyone else think that? All the counters, etc?).

If this line keeps it up, we will go far.

Meast · 10-02-2006, 07:05 PM

woah woah woah... one game at a time sleep

VTSkins897 · 10-02-2006, 07:09 PM

moss is boss

JWsleep · 10-02-2006, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meast

woah woah woah... one game at a time sleep

Ummm.. I was talking about THIS game, my man. Note the "IF" in front of my last point. That is, of course, a big if. BUt these last two games have been encouraging, to say the least, meast.

dmek25 · 10-02-2006, 07:58 PM

wasn't it 2 weeks ago where everyone was wondering about buges and our line? what a difference a win against a quality team makes. i think Saunders was masterful with the play calling, helping the oline effort. but the dirt bags were magnificent yesterday. and my man portis is a hell of a football player. i don't think there isn't anyone he cant block

That Guy · 10-02-2006, 08:01 PM

I agree. I still think thomas is the best, but man... what happened to dockery? after two terrible games, he's really turned it on... he's doing some harcore roadgrading.

That Guy · 10-02-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

The key this week will be whether they can maintain that same type of intensity for the Giants. In particular, Samuels and Jansen -- if they can hold Usi and Strahan by themselves, that really opens up Saunders with his passing options.

By the way, I haven't really noticed, but Gibbs used to help out his offensive tackles with a tight end to get extra help on pass protection. Seems like Samuels and Jansen are one-on-one for just about every play. Am I right on that? Or has anyone else seen Saunders leave in extra guys for blocking?

saunders ran lots of I form, but he also used two TE quite a bit. gonzo mainly caught passes, but jason dunn was mainly a blocker. last year they BOTH blocked a ton though.

It just depends on whether the OTs can hold their own. If not, saunders WILL throw in TE help, as evidenced by the 2005 Chiefs offense.

10-02-2006, 11:28 AM	#16
SantanaMan Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 224	Re: let's talk offensive line The Dirtbags are really coming into their own right now, I believe in 4 games thats the 3rd time we've stopped an opponent from registering a sack, with only the 6 sack debacle in Dallas as the only poor day.

10-02-2006, 05:04 PM	#17
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 51 Posts: 5,311	Re: let's talk offensive line The key this week will be whether they can maintain that same type of intensity for the Giants. In particular, Samuels and Jansen -- if they can hold Usi and Strahan by themselves, that really opens up Saunders with his passing options. By the way, I haven't really noticed, but Gibbs used to help out his offensive tackles with a tight end to get extra help on pass protection. Seems like Samuels and Jansen are one-on-one for just about every play. Am I right on that? Or has anyone else seen Saunders leave in extra guys for blocking?

10-02-2006, 05:32 PM	#18
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 56 Posts: 4,719	Re: let's talk offensive line That was the best o-line performance by the skins in years. Just dominant. By the end, the Jags DID NOT WANT TO BE HIT! And that's a serious D line. The pulling has been stellar. Seeing Samuels, Dock, Thomas, and Jansen come around the ends and just BURY people gets me pumped. Not to mention the excellent leads by Sellars, the great blocking by Cooley (kind of lost in his 70 yard day--that was one of his best days as a BLOCKER), and what can you say about CP? His block on Moss's first TD was the kind of thing that puts to rest any thoughts that CP is a me-guy, from the U, etc (not that folks here think that...). He dived head first into that DB and just smashed him. With sore shoulders no less. Man. Props to Buges for making it go, even when Saunders brought in some changes (though it really looks to me like in the last 2 games, we've gone back to a real GIBBS style--anyone else think that? All the counters, etc?). If this line keeps it up, we will go far. __________________ Hail from Houston!

10-02-2006, 07:05 PM	#19
Meast Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 116	Re: let's talk offensive line woah woah woah... one game at a time sleep

10-02-2006, 07:09 PM	#20
VTSkins897 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 42 Posts: 890	Re: let's talk offensive line moss is boss

10-02-2006, 07:58 PM	#22
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: let's talk offensive line wasn't it 2 weeks ago where everyone was wondering about buges and our line? what a difference a win against a quality team makes. i think Saunders was masterful with the play calling, helping the oline effort. but the dirt bags were magnificent yesterday. and my man portis is a hell of a football player. i don't think there isn't anyone he cant block __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-02-2006, 08:01 PM	#23
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: let's talk offensive line I agree. I still think thomas is the best, but man... what happened to dockery? after two terrible games, he's really turned it on... he's doing some harcore roadgrading.

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