Why we need Wharton to be in better shape right now.

[Zod]

 

If we want him to block shifty linebackers, he needs to be much faster. Smith blows right by him and gets an arm on Deangelo.

 

Bell (lying on the ground) Also gets man handled and his man finishes off the tackle.

[panthers55]

You mean that Wharton isn't the instant upgrade that everyone kept repeating when I said he was okay for depth but I really thought his best days were behind him.  He needs to be more than in good shape.  But hey that is just my opinion.

[UNCrules2187]

Gettleman: We are confident in our offensive line.

 

[SCP]

Enter Marcel Darius and Mario Williams

[NCstoner420]

Gettleman: We are confident in our offensive line.

 

Williams averaged 5.1 ypc and the line allowed one sack and one hit on the quarterback. Overall those are pretty good stats for this patchwork line. Seattle's defensive line was not 100% but these are better numbers than anyone could have predicted before the game. 

[KillerKat]

I'm hoping we see a Gross - Amini - Kalil - Scott - Wharton lineup when Amini is back healthy and Wharton is in shape.

[Jmac]

This guy coming off acl surgery, hadn't played in a year, is in his thirties and over 300 lbs.I think what you see is what your gonna get.He may get some better wind, but quickness.....not.

[CRA]

Williams averaged 5.1 ypc and the line allowed one sack and one hit on the quarterback. Overall those are pretty good stats for this patchwork line. Seattle's defensive line was not 100% but these are better numbers than anyone could have predicted before the game.

Williams avoided the A gap all game. That ypc is going to go way down if that continues.....opponents will have an easier time with him if he is that predictable.

[UNCrules2187]

Williams averaged 5.1 ypc and the line allowed one sack and one hit on the quarterback. Overall those are pretty good stats for this patchwork line. Seattle's defensive line was not 100% but these are better numbers than anyone could have predicted before the game. 

 

They did a decent job of run blocking, but as mentioned, the A-gaps were always filled. DeAngelo made some tough runs, but couldn't get the 2-3 yards we absolutely needed on 3rd and short a couple of times (although part of the blame is shared by DeAngelo's questionable decisions on which lane to use). 

 

Pass blocking, yes Cam only got sacked once, but he was hurried and seemed intent on getting the ball out on short, quick throws. I think part of the reason why we didn't attempt many deep shots is because the O-Line is in such shambles (obviously another part of it was Seattle's secondary).

 

Don't forget that Seattle was missing two of its three best pass rushers in Irvin and Clemmons.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

 

If we want him to block shifty linebackers, he needs to be much faster. Smith blows right by him and gets an arm on Deangelo.

 

Bell (lying on the ground) Also gets man handled and his man finishes off the tackle.

 

Hate to break it to you but Wharton is a couple/four weeks away from being in relatively good condition. 

 

Trust me, I know all about ( or at least my mirror does) overweight, out of shape guys that attempt to do something that is above their physical limitation. It never ends well. 

 

 

[skarbar001]

Enter Marcel Darius and Mario Williams

 

Don't forget Kyle Williams who actually might be the best player on that line.

[Vampire the buffet slayer]

I wish we would get on Aderall.

[Kurb]

Gettleman: We are confident in our offensive line.

 

Dont steal my jokes :)

[TheRed]

It isn't just Wharton out there on the o line that needs to get better. I wish it was.