NorthernLakesGopher
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Looking at the OL depth chart -- what are the factors that go into a person being positioned at RT or RG versus LT or LG? In general, do you want your best pass protection OL players on the left side of the line (that is, for a right-handed QB)? Is that key factor in deciding who plays which side of the line?
Looking at the OL depth chart -- what are the factors that go into a person being positioned at RT or RG versus LT or LG? In general, do you want your best pass protection OL players on the left side of the line (that is, for a right-handed QB)? Is that key factor in deciding who plays which side of the line?
Looking at the OL depth chart -- what are the factors that go into a person being positioned at RT or RG versus LT or LG? In general, do you want your best pass protection OL players on the left side of the line (that is, for a right-handed QB)? Is that key factor in deciding who plays which side of the line?
The LT is usually a top pass blocker, as it's awful difficult for a (right-handed) QB to feel comfortable in the pocket when a 280-lb. edge rusher keeps trying to make his spine bend in ways it was not intended to.
Guards are typically tasked with getting to the second level (blocking a LB, sealing off the backside, etc.) more often than tackles, so they tend to be a bit more compact, or at least have superior foot speed and quickness.
The center is usually the full package -- quick, strong and smart. They not only have to defend the quickest route to the QB, they have to make sure the rest of the OL is on the same page.
I haven't been paying too much attention yet this year, but it's interesting that Schlueter held off Dickson for the LT spot. Does that mean Schlueter is improved, or is Dickson a disappointment? Biggest question regarding the OL.
I suspect they're trying to shore up the left side by sliding Andries from RG to LG.
The focus will be on what happens at LT, and how Dunlap handles himself at RG. I'm more concerned about the former.
And I'm not at all concerned about Olson as the new center.
Let's play.
JTG
I hope schlueter works out, he was a turnstyle last year.
Sounds like they want to keep Blaise at LG, but I think he can play LT and move in John Michael Schmitz to center if need be
The other thing that may be going on is that they suspect Dickson will eventually take over at LT, but they want him to earn it.
what are the factors that go into a person being positioned at RT or RG versus LT or LG?
The other thing that may be going on is that they suspect Dickson will eventually take over at LT, but they want him to earn it. Will be interesting to see if/how playing time is divvied up there.
Based solely on last year's performance, I'd prefer Schlueter as a backup. He must be an exemplary teammate, because he's getting plenty of chances. It would certainly be uplifting to see him rise to the occasion.
JTG
You dig way deeper into O-Line technique and what not so tend to trust your judgement on these guys but maybe this is a case where he has made some major improvements in the off-season.
I don't know if this has been talked about elsewhere, but I was a little disappointed Shannon Brooks wasn't even on the list. I knew he had some more work to be 100%, but didn't realize he wouldn't be an option...
It's been mentioned he probably wont be ready unit B1G portion of schedule
It's been mentioned he probably wont be ready unit B1G portion of schedule
Keep him sitting til he’s ready
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