OL not blocking Alex Brown

[SkinsRock]

Originally Posted by memphisskin

I think that says it all. He can't be just fine, he's got to dominate. He's the 3rd overall pick, you expect to get a top notch guy in that spot, I'd be hard pressed to put Samuels up with the top guys. The line play has been spotty so far all around, but Samuels has disappointed so far because he can play better. He's not close to a Pro Bowler this season, he must be hurt because you don't go from dominant to also ran in your 5th season.

I think Matty's point was that he is improving, as is the entire line. But that does not mean they are anywhere near where they should be. It takes time. Just as with Gibbs for the offense as a whole, people kind of expected Bugel to "wave his magic wand" and the O-line would become dominant overnight. It just doesn't happen that way, plus the loss of Jansen was huge, but they are definitely getting there...