falcon057 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Saluting NFC South's Iron MenFebruary, 1, 2012By Pat Yasinskas<p class="mod-content">In recent days, I’ve been sharing some details on 2011 playing time at various positions. We’ll continue to do that going forward and still have to touch on NFC South fullbacks and all the defensive positions.But this is Iron Man Day, so we’re going to talk about offensive linemen. As a general rule, offensive linemen get a greater percentage of playing time than players at all the other positions. That’s part of the nature of the position -- teams want continuity.In 2011, 42 NFL players took part in 100 percent of their teams offensive and defensive snaps. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, Cleveland linebacker D’Qwell Jackson, St. Louis linebacker James Laurinitis, Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs, Washington linebacker Ryan Kerrigan and Tennessee cornerback Cortland Finnegan all deserve special mention for taking part in 100 percent of their team’s snaps at positions where that’s pretty rare.Aside from those six players, 36 others took part in all of their team’s offensive plays. All of them were offensive linemen and seven of them were from the NFC South.Carolina guard Geoff Hangartner, Atlanta guard Justin Blalock, New Orleans guard Carl Nicks, Tampa Bay guard Davin Joseph, Atlanta tackle Tyson Clabo, New Orleans tackle Jermon Bushrod and Tampa Bay tackle Donald Penn each took part in every one of their team’s offensive snaps.Several other NFC South offensive linemen also came close to achieving that honor. Here’s a look at the other NFC South linemen that played more than 90 percent of their team’s offensive snaps.Carolina center Ryan Kalil, 99.3.New Orleans guard Jahri Evans, 96.8.Carolina guard Travelle Wharton, 95.6.Carolina tackle Jordan Gross, 92.5.Tampa Bay tackle Jeremy Trueblood, 92.1.Tampa Bay center Jeff Faine, 90.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Does that include special teams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon057 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Does that include special teams?Is that an offensive snap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Martyr Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsManhood Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Wow Pat Y is really reaching, so he is saluting a Starting Offensive lineman for playing every snap, The only reason a O-lineman would miss a snap is due to injury so of course your going to have a long list o-linemen.Hmm I wonder if thier is a long list of QB's also on that list.It's only common sense, since you don't substitute your QB or your o-line.Pat Y reaching for an article and he knows that homers will spin this into Blaylock and Clabo are all-pros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon057 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Wow Pat Y is really reaching, so he is saluting a Starting Offensive lineman for playing every snap, The only reason a O-lineman would miss a snap is due to injury so of course your going to have a long list o-linemen.Hmm I wonder if thier is a long list of QB's also on that list.It's only common sense, since you don't substitute your QB or your o-line.Pat Y reaching for an article and he knows that homers will spin this into Blaylock and Clabo are all-prosI shorted the aricle - here is your QBIn recent days, I’ve been sharing some details on 2011 playing time at various positions. We’ll continue to do that going forward and still have to touch on NFC South fullbacks and all the defensive positions.But this is Iron Man Day, so we’re going to talk about offensive linemen. As a general rule, offensive linemen get a greater percentage of playing time than players at all the other positions. That’s part of the nature of the position -- teams want continuity.In 2011, 42 NFL players took part in 100 percent of their teams offensive and defensive snaps. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, Cleveland linebacker D’Qwell Jackson, St. Louis linebacker James Laurinitis, Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs, Washington linebacker Ryan Kerrigan and Tennessee cornerback Cortland Finnegan all deserve special mention for taking part in 100 percent of their team’s snaps at positions where that’s pretty rare.Aside from those six players, 36 others took part in all of their team’s offensive plays. All of them were offensive linemen and seven of them were from the NFC South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsManhood Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I shorted the aricle - here is your QBIn recent days, I’ve been sharing some details on 2011 playing time at various positions. We’ll continue to do that going forward and still have to touch on NFC South fullbacks and all the defensive positions.But this is Iron Man Day, so we’re going to talk about offensive linemen. As a general rule, offensive linemen get a greater percentage of playing time than players at all the other positions. That’s part of the nature of the position -- teams want continuity.In 2011, 42 NFL players took part in 100 percent of their teams offensive and defensive snaps. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, Cleveland linebacker D’Qwell Jackson, St. Louis linebacker James Laurinitis, Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs, Washington linebacker Ryan Kerrigan and Tennessee cornerback Cortland Finnegan all deserve special mention for taking part in 100 percent of their team’s snaps at positions where that’s pretty rare.Aside from those six players, 36 others took part in all of their team’s offensive plays. All of them were offensive linemen and seven of them were from the NFC South.your point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon057 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 your point?I beleive your up past your bed time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsManhood Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I beleive your up past your bed time!Whitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Wow Pat Y is really reaching, so he is saluting a Starting Offensive lineman for playing every snap, The only reason a O-lineman would miss a snap is due to injury so of course your going to have a long list o-linemen.Hmm I wonder if thier is a long list of QB's also on that list.It's only common sense, since you don't substitute your QB or your o-line.Pat Y reaching for an article and he knows that homers will spin this into Blaylock and Clabo are all-pros**** dude. You are the grumpiest person I've ever seen. It's not that bad, just relax man, relax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knolan_Ryan Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 ...miss a snap is due to injuryPretty sure that is what the term "Ironman" refers to, genius. You know -- not missing a snap due to injury.Like this thread -- someone should have held you out of it due to cranial injury.But they didn't.And here you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I remember when Iron Men meant that you played on either side of the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon057 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I remember when Iron Men meant that you played on either side of the ball.I am one LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I am one LOLWell then you have my respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon057 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Well then you have my respect.Yea in my dreams, JR high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanForLife Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Well despite Mr. Grumpy's comments, I found the article interesting myself: thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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