All Things Offensive Line: 2011 Edition

[diehard]

^Great post!

[freddyg12]

Great post Dirtbag! Especially the point about CBs. Fitting that a dude named Dirtbag would analyze CBs in the draft in an offensive line thread!

[Dirtbag59]

Looking over the offensive line I've been looking for some creative solutions via free agency...and maybe trades. Bottom line at RT we should be able to come away with Brown or Harris in Free Agency however in terms of interior help, well safe to say we better hope Kory L, Montgomery, Cook, and Capers continue to develop.

Tyson Clabo - RT - Falcons - Had no idea he was a pro bowler this past year but you can't deny the fact that Matty ice has been able to stand upright as well as the fact that Turner has been running wild. Apparently the Falcons won't be able to afford him. Also of note Falcons run a zone scheme.

Jermon Bushrod - T - Saints - Apparently didn't do the best job replacing Jammal Brown this past year and the Saints might be ready to put Charles Brown at LT rather then resign Bushrod to a new contract. Though it's also rumored that the Saints will try to keep him. Bottom line is Bushrod athletic, strong, and experienced. Certainly a good fallback option for a tackle if available.

Matt Light - T - Patriots - Veteran Left tackle that might hit free agency due to the emergence of Sebastian Volmer and the drafting of Nate Solder. Would follow in the footsteps of former Patriot Damien Woody making the more to Right Tackle. Still wouldn't be better or cheaper for that matter then Brown.

Jeremy Trueblood - T - Tampa Bay - Former second round pick of Bruce Allen. Is tall and moves well for his height. Hard worker. Lost starting job to James Lee. Can't be accused of not being a team player.

Originally Posted by Trueblood on Loosing Starting Job

“It's disappointing, but I'm trying to be a team player first,'' Trueblood told Kaufman. "It's more disappointing than anything else, anger too, but honestly I can't be that mad. I have a job playing a kid's game.'

"I just want to contribute to wins. I don't like standing on the sidelines. This is when it gets exciting and you'd like to be in there. If I've got to be a good team guy and get our defense ready, that's what I've got to do. Things happen and I realize that. James Lee is my friend and I wish him the best. I don't want him to do bad so I can go back in there … I want him to succeed so the team does well.''

Ryan Harris - T- Broncos - The ideal ideal cut free agent. Harris was key part of one of the top offensive lines under Shanahan in 2008 however struggled under McDaniels power based system. Harris is younger then Brown but also prone to injuries.

The Broncos are not expected to bring back free agent RT Ryan Harris for the 2011 season.
Director of Football Operations John Elway has continuously recited the Broncos' starting offensive line in recent weeks, and he's named four players that don't include Harris. They're LT Ryan Clady, LG Zane Beadles, C J.D. Walton, and RG Chris Kuper. Harris has plenty of talent and is only 26 years old, but has been injury prone and may price himself out of Denver's range.

Jamaal Brown - T - Redskins - Easily the most talented tackle available to the Redskins. Recovered from a hip injury late in the season and became a force in the running game. Is said to be open to returning to the Redskins but also said to want to play his natural position of Left Tackle.

Davin Joesph - G - Buc's - Pro Bowl interior lineman that would be a huge steal for the team and solve many problems up the middle. Would also give the team their best interior player since Randy Thomas in the early to mid 2000's. Unfortunately the likely placement of 2010 rules would make Joesph a restricted Free Agent and the Buc's have made signing Joesph long term a priority.

Harvey Dahl - G - Falcons - Nasty zone blocker, but it's hard to see the Falcons letting more then 1 of their 3 Free Agent starters get away in free agency.

Kasey Studdard - G - Texans - Experience in the Shanahan offense. Backup last year. Started 14 games in 2009. Smart player only above average athlete. Not sure if he'll be tendered or allowed to hit the open market.

Logan Mankins - G - Patriots - The Capicola of free agent Guards but currently franchised and I seriously doubt that the Patriots remove that tag opting instead to either resign him or trade him.

Lyle Sendlein - C/G - Cardinals - Not sure if he'll even be available but will almost certainly be tendered under 2010 rules.

Mike Pollak - C - Colts - Former second round pick. Fits profile of a zone lineman but Colts have obviously struggled to run the ball in recent years. Not sure if he'll be tendered or resigned.

[Dirtbag59]

Quick question what do the games in most of these highlights have in common?


Also this made me laugh:

Traviscooper34

Williams over OKUNG Grossman over Mcnabb Releasing Santana Moss Motivating Haynesworth Ryan Kerrigan?? Shanahan is a donkey as his son.
1 day ago

[Dirtbag59]

So in todays converstation with myself and attempt to keep my awesome thread alive I will provide footage of the O-Line at it's worse and some at it's best.

Watch this video in YouTube to see the whole game via following the related videos.


O-Line at it's worse:
YouTube - ‪Jared Allen Sacks Mcnabb‬‏
YouTube - ‪Ndamukong SUH 6,5th Sack 2010 (Donovan McNabb)‬‏
YouTube - ‪Ndamukong SUH 5,5th Sack 2010 (Donovan McNabb)‬‏
YouTube - ‪Clay Matthews Sacks Donovan McNabb (1)‬‏
YouTube - ‪Redskins @ NY GIANTS: Jason Pierre-Paul SACKS McNabb (12-5-10) HD 1080P‬‏
YouTube - ‪Redskins @ NY GIANTS: Justin Tuck SACKS McNabb (12-5-10) HD 1080p‬‏
YouTube - ‪Ndamukong Suh TD on Rex Grossman Fumble Lions vs Redskins 2010‬‏

You Tube

You Tube

Game Highlights Showing key plays with our O-Line
Early Season Struggles
NFL Game Center: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins - 2010 Week 1
Texans Game shown in Full
YouTube - ‪St. Louis Rams vs. Washington Redskins WK3 2010‬‏
NFL Game Center: Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles - 2010 Week 4
YouTube - ‪Washington Redskins vs. Green Bay Packers WK5 2010‬‏

Midseason hope
NFL Game Center: Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins - 2010 Week 6

Back to the drawing Board: The Dark Weeks
YouTube - ‪Redskins vs Bears highlights 2010‬‏
Lions game Shown Above under "Worst Of" with 30 Minute Replay
Surprise Mostly Eagles on Offense: YouTube - ‪Eagles vs Redskins HD Highlights‬‏

Turning Point for O-Line - Tenneesee and beyond
YouTube - ‪NFL Tennessee Titans vs Washington Redskins [Week 11] Highlights 2010 HD‬‏
YouTube - ‪Vikings vs Redskins 2010 Highlights (week 12)‬‏
YouTube - ‪New York Giants vs Washington Redskins‬‏
NFL Game Center: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Redskins - 2010 Week 14
YouTube - ‪2010 Week 15 Cowboys Redskins‬‏
YouTube - ‪NFL Redskins vs. Jaguars highlights week 16‬‏
YouTube - ‪NFL Highlights - Giants - Redskins Week 17‬‏

2010 Highlight Video
YouTube - ‪Washington Redskins 2010 Highlights‬‏

Anyway I'm not sure how this post is suppose to go but at the very least in watching the recaps and some of the games the O-Line seemed much improved at the end of the year. Certainly not close enough to be considered a finished project but not nearly as bad as we sometimes make it out to be.