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The Saints O-Line is definitely not the same since Aaron Kromer left. I'm not sure if Ingalls installed new blocking/protection schemes or what, but Drew definitely doesnt have the time like he used to. Yes, our run game has gotten MUCH better, so maybe that's the trade-off.
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Not sure we need a better offensive line coach than we need younger, faster, stronger talent there...
Strief is the poster child for over achievement... Grubbs was a consolation signing where we'd done better keeping Nicks... Goodwin's age is really showing now... Evans is not dominating as he used to, also because of age... Armstead is the anchor on which to build the team, but he may actually be an All-Pro Right Tackle now... Lelito is the only depth we have on the O-Line and he was unable to unseat Goodwin (though there may have been some veteran politics involved with that competition; a training camp interview with Jahri Evans sure created those questions)... Not saying Aaron Kromer isn't a great O-Line coach, but talent makes you look better... |
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You also have to credit the Vikes for the D.
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I don't think we have the worlds greatest line but they're doing pretty good right now. They are susceptible to the thoroughbred pass rushers but then again, who isn't? I've been very pleased at their blocking in the run game and I still think they give brees enough time most of the time to get rid of the ball. That's really all you can ask for.
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our OL does need some youth for sure. time appears to be running out for a few of them |
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Drew checked off nicely most of the time (except on the sack/personal foul). On the one check Rhonde Barber actually correctly commented on it- You could hear Brees say "Jimmy, Ohio, Omaha!" and then Graham released and caught a 5-6 yard pass right off the line. sidenote- Barber was awful. I actually turned the sound down. On the personal foul he even said 'hate to see that called'. |
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...to the face... ...with a chair. |
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Our O-line is old............and they run like it.
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All that said they are definitely better than last year so far. It seemed like Brees was hurried on every play last year, and they could not create a hole to run through to save their lives until Armistead got in and got comfortable.
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Strief and Lelito finished in the top 3 grades on offense.
Grubbs and Armstead slight positives. Evans was the only negative O-lineman, and worst grade on the entire team. |
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Drew was flushed out of the pocket on the first drive. It was the second first down on the flip out to Cooks. In general, I was happy with the O-line play, especially run blocking, minus the sack and the Leito-Brees misfire.
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Maybe defenses know what they have to do stop our offense & the OL accommodates it.
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