PFF 1st quarter O-line grades

Danno · 10-09-2013, 04:49 PM

13. New Orleans Saints: +3.5
Stud: You rarely notice Zach Strief (+9.1) , who is the model of consistency in pass protection with just a sack, hit and five hurries allowed on the year.

Dud: The right guard spot has been troubling. It was worse when Tim Lelito had to stand in, but it has to be worrying how much Jahri Evans (-4.9) has struggled.

Summary: A line that just keeps getting the job done. They haven’t been let down by Ben Grubbs since he joined, and Brian De La Puente has been a very nice find. Would be higher but for the massive downgrade Lelito earned in his start.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...rst-quarter/3/

A little surprised they didn't mention the poor run blocking.
Glad to see Strief studding out. I'm proud of him. Apparently he's not garbage.

Jack Vegas · 10-09-2013, 05:02 PM

Yeah, I've never gotten the criticism for Strief. He's always gotten the job done.

Call me crazy but I think the o-line is playing better. They made some nice holes for PT against the Bears. That was offset by some negative plays and that minus-6 yarder was especially a killer BUT there was generally much more room to run than there has been.

ChrisXVI · 10-09-2013, 05:07 PM

Very proud of Charles Brown and Zack Strief... They've been fantastic! It's very strange to see the interior of the O-Line struggling a bit; makes me wonder if we'll re-sign DLP to a long-term contract after this season.

Danno · 10-09-2013, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Very proud of Charles Brown and Zack Strief... They've been fantastic! It's very strange to see the interior of the O-Line struggling a bit; makes me wonder if we'll re-sign DLP to a long-term contract after this season.

Evans getting 100% will solve 90% of the interior's problems. But acquiring a stud OC wouldn't hurt my feelings a bit.

Rugby Saint II · 10-09-2013, 06:26 PM

Wow........Strief is our best O-lineman? Last season I would have never seen that coming........this season either as a matter of fact.

papz · 10-09-2013, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

A little surprised they didn't mention the poor run blocking.
Glad to see Strief studding out. I'm proud of him. Apparently he's not garbage.

Naw he's garbage according to many. His improvement will just be ignored and swept under the rug. He needs to be replaced immediately before Drew gets killed.

Boutte · 10-09-2013, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Naw he's garbage according to many. His improvement will just be ignored and swept under the rug. He needs to be replaced immediately before Drew gets killed.

Yeah I know. Just because he could barely walk is no excuse to have trouble blocking 270 DEs who can run faster than 75% of the population.

homerj07 · 10-09-2013, 08:15 PM

With NE missing their nose tackle I am hoping we can get a rush going. I would love to see just 25-30 yards more per game.

hagan714 · 10-10-2013, 04:09 AM

i judge the OL as a unit and what kind of pressure is put on Drew. so far i give them a C-

xan · 10-10-2013, 08:17 AM

My students would love to take your class, Hagan, if you were that lenient.

10-09-2013, 04:49 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	PFF 1st quarter O-line grades 13. New Orleans Saints: +3.5 Stud: You rarely notice Zach Strief (+9.1) , who is the model of consistency in pass protection with just a sack, hit and five hurries allowed on the year. Dud: The right guard spot has been troubling. It was worse when Tim Lelito had to stand in, but it has to be worrying how much Jahri Evans (-4.9) has struggled. Summary: A line that just keeps getting the job done. They haven’t been let down by Ben Grubbs since he joined, and Brian De La Puente has been a very nice find. Would be higher but for the massive downgrade Lelito earned in his start. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...rst-quarter/3/ A little surprised they didn't mention the poor run blocking. Glad to see Strief studding out. I'm proud of him. Apparently he's not garbage. Boutte and hagan714 like this.

10-09-2013, 05:02 PM	#2
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: PFF 1st quarter O-line grades Yeah, I've never gotten the criticism for Strief. He's always gotten the job done. Call me crazy but I think the o-line is playing better. They made some nice holes for PT against the Bears. That was offset by some negative plays and that minus-6 yarder was especially a killer BUT there was generally much more room to run than there has been.
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10-09-2013, 05:07 PM	#3
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: PFF 1st quarter O-line grades Very proud of Charles Brown and Zack Strief... They've been fantastic! It's very strange to see the interior of the O-Line struggling a bit; makes me wonder if we'll re-sign DLP to a long-term contract after this season. Boutte and blackangold like this.

10-09-2013, 05:09 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: PFF 1st quarter O-line grades Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Very proud of Charles Brown and Zack Strief... They've been fantastic! It's very strange to see the interior of the O-Line struggling a bit; makes me wonder if we'll re-sign DLP to a long-term contract after this season. Evans getting 100% will solve 90% of the interior's problems. But acquiring a stud OC wouldn't hurt my feelings a bit.

10-09-2013, 06:26 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: PFF 1st quarter O-line grades Wow........Strief is our best O-lineman? Last season I would have never seen that coming........this season either as a matter of fact.

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10-09-2013, 07:39 PM	#6
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: PFF 1st quarter O-line grades Originally Posted by Danno A little surprised they didn't mention the poor run blocking. Glad to see Strief studding out. I'm proud of him. Apparently he's not garbage. Naw he's garbage according to many. His improvement will just be ignored and swept under the rug. He needs to be replaced immediately before Drew gets killed. Halo, Danno and Boutte like this.

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Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: PFF 1st quarter O-line grades Originally Posted by papz Naw he's garbage according to many. His improvement will just be ignored and swept under the rug. He needs to be replaced immediately before Drew gets killed. Yeah I know. Just because he could barely walk is no excuse to have trouble blocking 270 DEs who can run faster than 75% of the population.

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: PFF 1st quarter O-line grades With NE missing their nose tackle I am hoping we can get a rush going. I would love to see just 25-30 yards more per game.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: PFF 1st quarter O-line grades i judge the OL as a unit and what kind of pressure is put on Drew. so far i give them a C- Danno likes this.

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xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,369 Blog Entries: 34	Re: PFF 1st quarter O-line grades My students would love to take your class, Hagan, if you were that lenient. Seer1 likes this.

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