OK. I am not a self-described football guru. But I paid particular attention to the offensive line today. Here is my take:
When they want to (or decide to), the line can absolutely open some big holes. There were a couple of runs where they blew the DL back right off the ball.
HOWEVER, there are times when they simply seem to give 1/2 effort. They don't seem to stay on blocks, and don't make much effort to stay in front of their guy. There were times when the line would virtually turn from white to black in about a second. And it wasn't during a screen play.
I don't know whether it is talent (I don't think so), effort (I hope not), or scheme/technique (have to believe it is this), or attitude (DOLA). Whatever it is, I believe the OL could be much better than it is playing.
I hope that they will take it upon themselves to go out and start dominating the game. Starting this week.
When they want to (or decide to), the line can absolutely open some big holes. There were a couple of runs where they blew the DL back right off the ball.
HOWEVER, there are times when they simply seem to give 1/2 effort. They don't seem to stay on blocks, and don't make much effort to stay in front of their guy. There were times when the line would virtually turn from white to black in about a second. And it wasn't during a screen play.
I don't know whether it is talent (I don't think so), effort (I hope not), or scheme/technique (have to believe it is this), or attitude (DOLA). Whatever it is, I believe the OL could be much better than it is playing.
I hope that they will take it upon themselves to go out and start dominating the game. Starting this week.