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There is a chemistry per se because certain d-line alignments require guard/center or guard/tackle combo blocks. If you know how your teammate will play a rub or cut-off or combo block then it might allow you to slip into that second level a bit faster. Or it allows you to switch on a stunt or twist without panicking and worrying that the guy you are leaving will run free. If you don't know how your teammate reacts you might wait a bit longer to disengage and head to the linebacker or second level block. That being said, these guys are pros and they play a ton together in OTAs and preseason so the whole in-game chemistry thing might be a little over-blown.

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There is a chemistry per se because certain d-line alignments require guard/center or guard/tackle combo blocks. If you know how your teammate will play a rub or cut-off or combo block then it might allow you to slip into that second level a bit faster. Or it allows you to switch on a stunt or twist without panicking and worrying that the guy you are leaving will run free. If you don't know how your teammate reacts you might wait a bit longer to disengage and head to the linebacker or second level block. That being said, these guys are pros and they play a ton together in OTAs and preseason so the whole in-game chemistry thing might be a little over-blown.

 

This in a nutshell.  I was a defensive end in High School, but I did play offensive guard/tackle my freshman and sophomore year.  From my experience, and I won't make this a generalization because it may not apply to all players, I exerted far more energy playing defensive end than offensive tackle or guard (especially tackle).  I'm not going to say OL was easier but it is more of a "thinking" game rather than physical.  The same applies to defensive end, reading blocks and quickly becoming aware of what the offense is running but you still have to operate at full speed.  An offensive lineman might not be 100% but if they use the proper technique and are communicating well with the rest of the offensive line, it won't matter as much as it will at any position.  There is a reason why, more often than not, OL will win the battle against DL.  Doesn't mean the defensive line is doing a bad job, it is just the nature of the game.

 

So, I would say the reason you don't see OL being rotated in and out as much is for 2 reasons:

1) You just don't need to do it as much.

2) It throws off communication.

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This in a nutshell.  I was a defensive end in High School, but I did play offensive guard/tackle my freshman and sophomore year.  From my experience, and I won't make this a generalization because it may not apply to all players, I exerted far more energy playing defensive end than offensive tackle or guard (especially tackle).  I'm not going to say OL was easier but it is more of a "thinking" game rather than physical.  The same applies to defensive end, reading blocks and quickly becoming aware of what the offense is running but you still have to operate at full speed.  An offensive lineman might not be 100% but if they use the proper technique and are communicating well with the rest of the offensive line, it won't matter as much as it will at any position.  There is a reason why, more often than not, OL will win the battle against DL.  Doesn't mean the defensive line is doing a bad job, it is just the nature of the game.

 

So, I would say the reason you don't see OL being rotated in and out as much is for 2 reasons:

1) You just don't need to do it as much.

2) It throws off communication.

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If you notice when most offensive linemen make their block on a running play, they're job is done.  Once a RB gets to the 2nd level, they're watching in case of a turnover.  If you do your job properly in pass protection, an O-Lineman shouldn't have to move more than a few yards during the play as you're protecting your zone instead of picking up your man for a designed run.

 

On the defense line, you're trying to beat your man, chase down a QB or RB, and then flying to the ball to make a play.  OLine is no less physical, but usually they get more rest between plays than the defense.

 

Other guys have hit the chemistry of the line, but also the chemistry between center and QB is critical.  The center and QB build an understanding of how the QB wants the ball exchanged, and where it's going to come on shotgun snaps and when he wants the ball snapped (like Cam clapping repeatedly when the play clock is low).  Because a backup center may not have the same chemistry with the QB you'll see fumbled snaps and miscommunication.

 

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