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Lol

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Colts tried to win via free agency and it's not working

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1122115]Colts tried to win via free agency and it's not working[/quote]

They didn't do squat to upgrade their OL, huge mistake.

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If the Redskins do better than expected this season, I have a feeling that as between Dallas last year and the Redskins this year, teams will start to perhaps think that the focus on the O-line really is the way to go. Amazes me that teams don't obsess about O-line strength; it's always struck me as the real key. Better lock up our better players sooner rather than later.

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[quote=calia;1122128]If the Redskins do better than expected this season, I have a feeling that as between Dallas last year and the Redskins this year, teams will start to perhaps think that the focus on the O-line really is the way to go. Amazes me that teams don't obsess about O-line strength; it's always struck me as the real key. Better lock up our better players sooner rather than later.[/quote]

Yeah, I think Scherff's about due for a contract extension. I'm thinking somewhere in the lifetime-150 mil range.

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[quote=calia;1122128]If the Redskins do better than expected this season, I have a feeling that as between Dallas last year and the Redskins this year, teams will start to perhaps think that the focus on the O-line really is the way to go. Amazes me that teams don't obsess about O-line strength; it's always struck me as the real key. Better lock up our better players sooner rather than later.[/quote]

I'm starting to think the OL coach is waaay more important than I ever realized..

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[QUOTE=RedskinJake;1122134]I'm starting to think the OL coach is waaay more important than I ever realized..[/QUOTE]


Boss Hog is offended that you did not realize this already.

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[quote=calia;1122128]If the Redskins do better than expected this season, I have a feeling that as between Dallas last year and the Redskins this year, teams will start to perhaps think that the focus on the O-line really is the way to go. Amazes me that teams don't obsess about O-line strength; it's always struck me as the real key. Better lock up our better players sooner rather than later.[/quote]

It's almost like the NFL trends in cycles. Next thing you know, running backs and the running game will be more important than the passing game.

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[quote=calia;1122128]If the Redskins do better than expected this season, I have a feeling that as between Dallas last year and the Redskins this year, teams will start to perhaps think that the focus on the O-line really is the way to go. Amazes me that teams don't obsess about O-line strength; it's always struck me as the real key. Better lock up our better players sooner rather than later.[/quote]

Smart teams do.
The Patriots have used their past 5 first round picks on front 7 or offensive line players.
The Seahawks pretty much have done the same thing, even though they trade away a lot of their picks.
Steelers have used their past 7 picks on front 7 or offensive line players.

It seems smart teams invest on the oline.

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[quote=RedskinJake;1122134]I'm starting to think the OL coach is waaay more important than I ever realized..[/quote]


Bobb McKittrick of the 49ers (1979-99) coached up 11th round draft picks into
Pro Bowl offensive lineman, all 5 of the Super Bowls were won under his watch. His ability to make solid blockers out of cast offs and later round picks was nothing short of amazing.

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[quote=Buffalo Bob;1122151]Bobb McKittrick of the 49ers (1979-99) coached up 11th round draft picks into
Pro Bowl offensive lineman, all 5 of the Super Bowls were won under his watch. His ability to make solid blockers out of cast offs and later round picks was nothing short of amazing.[/quote]

You could say the same about Joe Bugel.

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[quote=calia;1122128]If the Redskins do better than expected this season, I have a feeling that as between Dallas last year and the Redskins this year, teams will start to perhaps think that the focus on the O-line really is the way to go. Amazes me that teams don't obsess about O-line strength; it's always struck me as the real key. Better lock up our better players sooner rather than later.[/quote]


Pretty sure protecting the QB has been a priority in the NFL for a few years now.

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[quote=Giantone;1122161]Pretty sure protecting the QB has been a priority in the NFL for a few years now.[/quote]

Winning in the trenches is over rated - Vinny Cerrato

And on that note...

[url=http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/09/22/redskins-bill-callahan-offensive-line-cowboys]Bill Callahan transforming Redskins' offensive line - NFL - SI.com[/url]

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Amerson was picked up by the Raiders.

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[QUOTE=DynamiteRave;1122176]Amerson was picked up by the Raiders.[/QUOTE]


Shocker......lol