Offensive Line

[NAS]

We all agree they’re great at run blocking and data shows 3rd in NFL in run block win rate.  But I would really like more balance with pass protection. Only 27th in pass block win rate is disappointing and needs fixing if we want a more balanced attack.

Edited 5 hours ago by NAS

[frankw]

Given we have the highest investment in the OL in the league which is only going to increase when we ink Icky to his extension that is unacceptable to say the least. Hopefully they can improve as the season progresses.

[d-dave]

Man, there's a lot of subpar OL out there...

[BlazeCarolina]

It shows us 7th not 3rd in run block win rate?  Am I reading this wrong?

[kungfoodude]

I mean, literally almost every player on that starting OL and even backup unit are predominantly run block heavy guys. We did very intentionally build the line in that manner. 

It would be nice for them to be more balanced on the pass blocking side but the outcome isn't unexpected, IMO.

[toldozer]

if they are going to be really good at one and suck at the other this is definitely going to lead to more wins than the other way around would. The less Bryce has to pass the ball the better tbh 

[kungfoodude]

Just now, toldozer said:

if they are going to be really good at one and suck at the other this is definitely going to lead to more wins than the other way around would. The less Bryce has to pass the ball the better tbh 

Well, you really have to be an elite running unit for that to work....most of the time. You still need some level of creativity in the offense. Ask the post-Kellen Moore Eagles.

[WhoKnows]

1 hour ago, BlazeCarolina said:

It shows us 7th not 3rd in run block win rate?  Am I reading this wrong?

Nope, you are correct. 3rd is the Bills one row above us.

[Htarnation4.0]

Don't overpay for Ickey...draft OL every year

[NAS]

2 hours ago, BlazeCarolina said:

It shows us 7th not 3rd in run block win rate?  Am I reading this wrong?

You’re right I misread 

[NAS]

2 hours ago, toldozer said:

if they are going to be really good at one and suck at the other this is definitely going to lead to more wins than the other way around would. The less Bryce has to pass the ball the better tbh 

You could argue Bryce is inhibited with subpar pass blocking 

[Waldo]

Or the passblocking is worse because of Bryce. It's obviously limited to fit his ability and it's predictable in what they can & want to do. 

[NAS]

6 minutes ago, Waldo said:

Or the passblocking is worse because of Bryce. It's obviously limited to fit his ability and it's predictable in what they can & want to do. 

You either win your pass block or you don’t. Bryce is responsible for calling adjustments at the line so he may have a hand in it too

[strato]

26 minutes ago, NAS said:

You could argue Bryce is inhibited with subpar pass blocking 

Why not? Everything else is argued. 
The coaches probably have him wearing the wrong shoes.