Is it safe to say...

Halo · 08-18-2025, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Maybe we shoulda got Joe Flacco?

Doesn't matter who is at QB, if this offensive line doesn't tighten up, it's going to be a looooong season. Seriously.

jnormand · 08-18-2025, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

Doesn't matter who is at QB, if this offensive line doesn't tighten up, it's going to be a looooong season. Seriously.

I think it’s gonna be a long season no matter what. This team is in rebuild mode and I doubt that they have a winning record at the end of the season.

At best I’m just hoping they’re competitive and develop some of the younger players that will be here next season.

I’m prepared for a 5 win or less season.

If they do better, that’s fantastic. But with offensive line issues, inexperienced QB play and depth problems on both sides of the ball, this is gonna be a tough one.

K Major · 08-18-2025, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

Doesn't matter who is at QB, if this offensive line doesn't tighten up, it's going to be a looooong season. Seriously.

And pray no injuries to McKoy.

Once he went down, the wheels fell off completely last season.

Rugby Saint II · 08-19-2025, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

And pray no injuries to McKoy.

Once he went down, the wheels fell off completely last season.

True Dat!

AsylumGuido · 08-19-2025, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

Doesn't matter who is at QB, if this offensive line doesn't tighten up, it's going to be a looooong season. Seriously.

Continuity is the most important factor for the offensive line. When players are rotated in and out and moved from one position to another there's no way for the line to gel and learn to operate as a singular unit. The guards are dependent upon the center and visa versa. Same for the guards and tackles. McCoy is the most important piece especially with the young QB's. It's his job to identify the defense and make and execute the right counters.

When our offensive line was the best in the league we had all five players playing well over 90% of the snaps on the season. I really think that is more of the issue today than the personnel.

08-18-2025, 05:57 PM	#1
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,992 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Is it safe to say... Originally Posted by SmashMouth Maybe we shoulda got Joe Flacco? Doesn't matter who is at QB, if this offensive line doesn't tighten up, it's going to be a looooong season. Seriously. jnormand, turbo_dog, Rugby Saint II and 2 others like this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,797	Re: Is it safe to say... Originally Posted by Halo Doesn't matter who is at QB, if this offensive line doesn't tighten up, it's going to be a looooong season. Seriously. I think it’s gonna be a long season no matter what. This team is in rebuild mode and I doubt that they have a winning record at the end of the season. At best I’m just hoping they’re competitive and develop some of the younger players that will be here next season. I’m prepared for a 5 win or less season. If they do better, that’s fantastic. But with offensive line issues, inexperienced QB play and depth problems on both sides of the ball, this is gonna be a tough one. SmashMouth likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,891 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Is it safe to say... Originally Posted by Halo Doesn't matter who is at QB, if this offensive line doesn't tighten up, it's going to be a looooong season. Seriously. And pray no injuries to McKoy. Once he went down, the wheels fell off completely last season. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,209	Re: Is it safe to say... Originally Posted by K Major And pray no injuries to McKoy. Once he went down, the wheels fell off completely last season. True Dat!

08-19-2025, 10:50 AM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,898	Re: Is it safe to say... Originally Posted by Halo Doesn't matter who is at QB, if this offensive line doesn't tighten up, it's going to be a looooong season. Seriously. Continuity is the most important factor for the offensive line. When players are rotated in and out and moved from one position to another there's no way for the line to gel and learn to operate as a singular unit. The guards are dependent upon the center and visa versa. Same for the guards and tackles. McCoy is the most important piece especially with the young QB's. It's his job to identify the defense and make and execute the right counters. When our offensive line was the best in the league we had all five players playing well over 90% of the snaps on the season. I really think that is more of the issue today than the personnel.
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