So, how did the OL outperform its season standard yesterday? What happened? Is the San Diego DL just not very good?
Bobby finally figured out that quick slants exist which helped keep us out of 3rd and long situations
I liked DeMeco's answer to the sideline reporter at halftime when he was asked the same question, although it was directed at the offense as a whole. He simply said, 'CJ changed'. The O-line was still getting fooled on stunts, but CJ started going through his progressions better and taking what the defense gave him. He began getting the ball out faster and opting for some of the shorter options. He also ran when the receivers were covered and he had space. A side note about CJ running. I wish he would learn how to slide better. Edit: I want to give some credit to the O-line too because they did step up on some of the running plays when they needed a yard.
Thanks! I missed that halftime bit. Anytime Mixon can get 100 yards, I think the OL is doing something right. In terms of the Bolts, they weren't bad versus the run this year, but that's such a matter of competition and situation too. They gave up 111 yds/game, 9th in the league on that measure. https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/nfl-defense-rankings-against-the-run I guess I desperately want to hope that the Texans O Line can be serviceable and that would really give you a chance versus many other playoff teams.
Those plays have been there all year. CJ just started taking the short stuff instead of always throwing the deep over routes.
It was like he flipped a switch after that lucky bounce and hitting X, and then when he went on that 27 yard run, I was like, who the F is this??? Hell of a game by 7 and the O Line............that was a confidence builder for sure
My memory recall is not what it used to be so its hard for me to compare to last year, but watching the unit live at the game on Saturday and I was left a little stunned by what the system asks of them. So much pulling and trapping. I understand its a component of ZBS, but damn so many times where if there would have been a simple line adjustment by a veteran center for example then plays would gain more yards particularly in the run department. I really think that if we can get a veteran center in here that alone would make a huge difference to the unit as a whole. Would also be great to get a better OL coach in here to simplify the assignments.
11 pressures in 2 playoff games last season, 19% of the drop backs They have allowed 13 in just one game, 33% of the drop backs.
