The Real Deal/McCoy

AsylumGuido · 08-05-2019, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I’ve heard on several occasions that the offensive line has had trouble creating a pocket for Brees to step up into. This could be a problem if it continues because that’s when Brees is at his best. Not saying it’s a direct reflection on McCoy, just something to look out for during the preseason.
That being said there seems to be a question mark or two along the line every season and every season we field a top offensive line when healthy.

They haven't had anything more than a single controlled scrimmage. There haven't been "several occasions" all training camp to this point where a real pocket has been being formed. That said, the defense is always ahead of the offense in the early days of camp. All they need to do is pin back their ears and get after it. The offensive line is working on the blocking schemes. There really isn't anything you can tell about the offensive line until the third preseason game and even that doesn't tell the final story. As you said, they always seem to field a top squad every season so why worry?

08-05-2019, 01:49 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: The Real Deal/McCoy Originally Posted by The Dude I’ve heard on several occasions that the offensive line has had trouble creating a pocket for Brees to step up into. This could be a problem if it continues because that’s when Brees is at his best. Not saying it’s a direct reflection on McCoy, just something to look out for during the preseason. That being said there seems to be a question mark or two along the line every season and every season we field a top offensive line when healthy. They haven't had anything more than a single controlled scrimmage. There haven't been "several occasions" all training camp to this point where a real pocket has been being formed. That said, the defense is always ahead of the offense in the early days of camp. All they need to do is pin back their ears and get after it. The offensive line is working on the blocking schemes. There really isn't anything you can tell about the offensive line until the third preseason game and even that doesn't tell the final story. As you said, they always seem to field a top squad every season so why worry? Crusader, WW_Who_Dat, st thomas and 1 others like this.
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