OM FIELD: Redskins OL - Tale of the Tape

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

Good job, Om.

I agree with the age argument and wearing down as the season went along, but I am on the fence about the size argument though.

With regard to the size argument I know that the Ravens definitely have that mindset. In fact I think that's probably part of the reason they drafted Joe Flacco. He was the only QB available that could see over the giants that is the Ravens O-Line.

It's like Adam Terry - 6'8, Chad Slaughter 6'8, Jared Gaither 6'9, and before that John Ogden at 6'9.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

With regard to the size argument I know that the Ravens definitely have that mindset. In fact I think that's probably part of the reason they drafted Joe Flacco. He was the only QB available that could see over the giants that is the Ravens O-Line.

It's like Adam Terry - 6'8, Chad Slaughter 6'8, Jared Gaither 6'9, and before that John Ogden at 6'9.

But I think that there's an argument that can be made that size can be a hindrance to an offensive lineman if you are looking for a more athletic line that can do more than the regular power running game, which I think the ravens seem to be built for.

And that all depends on what kind of identity you want for your team.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

But I think that there's an argument that can be made that size can be a hindrance to an offensive lineman if you are looking for a more athletic line that can do more than the regular power running game, which I think the ravens seem to be built for.

And that all depends on what kind of identity you want for your team.

The Hogs were synonymous with power running and, of course, Joe Bugel was their coach. I think that may be relevant to today's team because I read a recent interview with Joe Bugel where he said (to paraphrase) that he just asks the FO to give him big linemen and he can take it from there. So I don't don't think that Joe's approach has changed any.