The Offensive Line: Let's Review

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

It's pretty scary that our youngest O-lineman will be 31 at the start of the season. My guess is that everyone but Samuels is gone within 2 years. I pray Rinehart turns out to be a stud.

Youngest starting lineman you mean

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Youngest starting lineman you mean

Yeah. I'm just worried about making wholesale changes to the line in the span of a year or two. Supposedly "chemistry" means more to O-linemen than any other unit. I'd prefer to jettison about 1 starting o-lineman per year than 2 or so in 2009 and another 2 or so in 2010.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Yeah. I'm just worried about making wholesale changes to the line in the span of a year or two. Supposedly "chemistry" means more to O-linemen than any other unit. I'd prefer to jettison about 1 starting o-lineman per year than 2 or so in 2009 and another 2 or so in 2010.

Yeah, chemistry is definitely key to a strong OL unit. I think the backups by the nature of being backups are developing chemistry with each other. The concern is the chemistry they are developing with Jason Campbell.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah, chemistry is definitely key to a strong OL unit. I think the backups by the nature of being backups are developing chemistry with each other. The concern is the chemistry they are developing with Jason Campbell.

Agreed. Chemistry doesn't necessarily have to be amongst just the starters at all times. As long as Buges keeps the whole group united and tough, and the guys get along in the locker room, chemistry won't be a problem. As far as I'm concerned, chemistry hasn't been any bit of an issue since Spurrier left. I would argue that we have one of the best, if not THE best locker room in football. Especially with that 21 jersey hanging strong.