Hog Lover Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Why don't teams rotate Offensive Line players in and out like they do running backs, and Defensive linemen? For example, Chris Samuels is a good run blocker, and good pass blocker at times but he struggles mightily in obvious passing situations against fast pass rushers. If we signed someone who could spell Samuels and complement his strengths, I think that would help solidfy our line. It was obvious that our line was beat down at the end of the season, and we didn't have much depth to rotate, but I wonder why some teams don't give linemen a breather. Some linemen are better run blockers than pass blockers, so wouldn't it make sense to have that position a little more specialized for running and passing situations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauerbb Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 talk about tipping off the defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-O-G Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Good offensive linemen are very durable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins11 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Well, I was thinking this when Randy Thomas went down. I just kept thinking - why couldn't the scrubs be in right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaSkin Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Offensive line play depends on the entire unit working well together. Linemen need to know and be comfortable with the players next to them to excell. A rotation scheme would hurt continuity. Furthermore, good offensive linemen are durable and don't tend to tire easily. As the game goes on, they should become more dominant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins11 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Offensive line play depends on the entire unit working well together. Linemen need to know and be comfortable with the players next to them to excell. A rotation scheme would hurt continuity. Furthermore, good offensive linemen are durable and don't tend to tire easily. As the game goes on, they should become more dominant. Yes, but what about when you are up 35 - 7 in the 4th quarter with a few minutes in the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3553 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Offensive line play depends on the entire unit working well together. Linemen need to know and be comfortable with the players next to them to excell. A rotation scheme would hurt continuity. Furthermore, good offensive linemen are durable and don't tend to tire easily. As the game goes on, they should become more dominant. true. and on top of that, each lineman has his strenths and weaknesses and the backs have to adjust accordingly. to rotate linemen would mean altering the running game on an almost play to play basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I dont see why during mop up time with your backup QB in the game (2 minutes or less remaining) handing the ball off why the backup olinemen cant get some reps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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