If you look back at all the good teams they consistently have LONG term starters next to each other.. You have to have the guy next to you KNOW what your going to do in a given situation not hesitate thinking about it. that is the key to great oline play.Originally Posted by Dzone
The Pouncey addition to the PIT OLINE is an anomaly. Where the team got better with a rookie at center.. Usually there is a drop off in productivity.
But if you look back 6-8 years ago the Chefs had a great OLINE and trent green was a stud QB pro bowl several years in a row.
Why because his OLINE had been playing together as a unit for almost a decade.
Their running game was superb also, just had losers for HC Marty and Vermiel. IIRC.
But alas they all got old at the same time. and the team went into the crapper. and now they are spending draft choices on getting quality guys back on the squad, probably why they won the division this year, Plus Norv is also a crappy coach.
I like that we used some top choices on the OL this past year and played their asses into the ground they will be just that much better next year. IMO. Just need to fix the ORT spot with an upgrade and we should be set for a long time. 8-12 years.. Although having some quality back ups won't hurt either.
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