Offensive line's protection of Aaron Rodgers proves key factor in Packers'...

wpr
Preferred Member Topic Starter

10 years ago

If you want a microcosm of how well Green Bay’s offensive line played during its 26-21 win over New England, this play was all you needed to see.

JSOnline wrote:

3 sacks aside the OL did a pretty good job. It helps when the defense only rushes 3 linemen but there were a few blitzes during the game.

According to Pro Football Focus, no offensive line in football has pass blocked better in 2014 that Green Bay — and it's not close. The Packers have a grade of plus 35.2, and second-place Cleveland is at plus 16.6.

When you factor in run blocking, as well, the Packers' line ranks No. 6 overall. Baltimore has the NFL's top unit, while Philadelphia, Dallas, Cincinnati and Cleveland round out the top five.

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wpr
Preferred Member Topic Starter

10 years ago

Linsley ranks at the No. 3 center in football according to PFF, while Sitton and Lang are football's No. 4 and 5 guards, respectively. Bulaga — who missed last year with a torn ACL and will be a free agent after this season — is having a terrific year himself and ranks No. 16 among all tackles, while Bakhtiari is the 48th-ranked tackle.

They need to try and keep Bulaga. Bakhtiari may well improve with yet another season but it doesn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy when the LT is only the 48th best OT in the league. He is shaping up to be another Barclay. Decent but not great. There is no one on the team, PS or IR that will take his place. If they are going to improve the position it will have to come through the draft which I don't see them doing.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

10 years ago

These are the ratings from the BYE week onward for players with 25% (or more) of the snaps since that point.

Linsley is 4th rated Center

Sitton is 23rd rated Guard
Lang is 7th rated Guard

Bulaga is 6th rated Tackle
Bakhtiari is 52nd rated Tackle

TheKanataThrilla
Veteran Member

10 years ago

If they are going to improve the position it will have to come through the draft which I don't see them doing.

Originally Posted by: wpr

Why not? The picked an OT with the 32nd pick before. [boxing]

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