obiken wrote:Its a tiresome but relevant topic till PC fixes it. I am not happy because we were talking at the beginning of last season, how bad our OL was during the losses. An infant could have seen it. Now we go through FA and the draft, and don't address it? Why? 1. PC is stupid on the issue, 2. he felt other areas are more in need, or 3 he feels RW's mobility will solve all problems. IF its 2 or 3 see #1. IF you cant block your not going anywhere. John Madden.
I get the feeling that they think they can break the generally considered rule that Offensive Lines are the engine of the Offense.
I think they are wrong if they think that, but if you look at the trend, they are trying to go cheap up front and spending the money on players that might make explosive plays.
In my mind, it's a bad game plan because when Lynch leaves town or when he hits the magic number for a Running Back, those 100+ broken tackles will turn out to be short gains and punts.
That in turn will put more pressure on Wilson, who won't have the time to pass and the opposing Defenses will know he's the only guy they have to stop.
I suppose it's what we should expect with a Defensive coach. Holmgren didn't bother with the Defense and concentrated on the Offense while Pete seems to concentrate on the Defense and not bother much with the Offense - at least it seems the focus is on Defense first.