O-Line Edition: Free Agency and the Draft

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

I'm no expert, but it seems to me that the #1 thing that affects the performance of the O-line is the play of the QB behind it. The same O-line that couldn't keep Jason Campbell upright created huge running lanes and gave Todd Collins all the time he needed to make plays down the field.

I don't remember Todd Collins ever having a good game in the last four seasons.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I don't remember Todd Collins ever having a good game in the last four seasons.

Is there a point in there somewhere?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

Is there a point in there somewhere?

Well, sure. The point is that if the O-Line's performance in terms of protecting the quarterback is heavily dependent on who the quarterback is, and the idea is that we've seen this in recent Redskins history, then I would probably not suggest using Todd Collins as an example.

Here is why: Collins was last relevant in 2007, and the offensive line was pretty good in 2007. For Campbell and Collins. Since the offensive line declined, Collins did nothing on a football field to ever suggest he was the missing link in the Redskins pass protection.

I mean, really nothing. We're talking about like 25 pass attempts or something with a couple of awful sacks and fumbles. By Todd Collins. In mop up.

Don't let the facts get in the way of a good story, I guess is the lesson here.