Brady Christensen scores highest ratings of the season at LT again.

[Basbear]

1 minute ago, bythenbrs said:

This.  I'm sure others saw it during the game, as well.  How can you step up into the pocket when the center and guards are being pushed back into your lap?  Whether you like Darnold or not, you have to have some sympathy for whomever is the QB in this situation.  Who wouldn't have happy feet?

Look Im no Darnold fan, at ALL. Still think about his career of playing behind the some of the worst OLs league wide and for most of you career Undrafted robbie anderson was the best weapon. Rough start doesnt say enough. 

He hasnt done himself favors, but far as tools, hes a near perfect fit for an modern NFL QB profile.......Just had major issues reading an NFL defensive after the snap......checks notes.... thats bad

[BrianS]

59 minutes ago, bythenbrs said:

This.  I'm sure others saw it during the game, as well.  How can you step up into the pocket when the center and guards are being pushed back into your lap?  Whether you like Darnold or not, you have to have some sympathy for whomever is the QB in this situation.  Who wouldn't have happy feet?

Losing ground inside also makes it harder for your tackles to do their job.  How many times have you seen opposing tackles this year just ride Burns upfield past the QB because we weren't getting enough push inside?  OFTEN.

OLine is very much a team deal.  You need to be reasonably stout in the middle and reasonably athletic at tackle.  I could even argue that being stout in the middle is even more important.  Shortest route to the QB and all that.