WiscoFalcon Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 It's apparent that the weakest part of our team is once again going to be the offensive line. Most of our guys on the OL are either hurt, less than average, or both. These random OL signings and meeting really are showing how desperate we are at the position and has me concerned as it has been once again rejected by the FO.If somehow we can get 5 starters to stay healthy and be average, I can see us having a 10-6 season, but if we cannot, I think we can finish 7-9 or worse.What are your thoughts on our weak OL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) It's a big lynchpin for our season most definitely. The optimistic side of me wants to think it just can't get any worse than it's been the last two years. I'm just gong to take it step by step. First step: cross my fingers and pray That we make it out of training camp healthy. Then I'll take it from there. Edited August 1, 2015 by Atlfanstckndenver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiscoFalcon Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 It's a big lynchpin for our season most definitely. They optimistic side of me wants to think it just can't get any worse than it's been the last two years. I'm just gong to take it step by step. First step: cross my fingers and pray That we make it out of training camp healthy. Then I'll take it from there.It's just sad that Matthews, Holmes, Asamoah, Hawley, etc etc are all battling injuries. Chester is new, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I agree but I'll go further and say other Injury status this year will decide our fate. Even with all the stupid coaching the last two years we would have been a playoff team each year had we not had 10 + guys on IR each year. Last year our oline was starting to look good before injuries. I think even with a lack of talent on oline as a whole we can be very good if they just stay healthy and gel during the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I'm with Denver. I'm very much just taking this whole offseason one day at a time.Also, offensice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I'm with Denver. I'm very much just taking this whole offseason one day at a time.Also, offensiceis that what he had last year with tice as the coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Yeah i agree. The offencise line is the key to success both on the ground and through the air and will also help the defense. Hopefully they can get back to controlling the clock this year and actually score touchdowns in the redzone instead of getting field goals every drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Radical Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I agree, the ofenseve line will decide our fate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draftnut57 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 What I was thinking, we all know that we don't know,, sure hope they get that position filled with the right Men! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I think the defensive line will decide our fate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I think the defensive line will decide our fate.It's ok, we knew you meant to say defensice line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBateser Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Offensice line will be a strength being lead by future HOF Joe (Beard God) Hawley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 All the Ol signings are bottom of the roster types that every team is doing right now. Releasing Gunn and signing Burton is cutting the 6th guard and signing the 5th tackle.All the injured Olinemen except Holmes are cleared to practice.Matthew, Chester, Hawley, Asomoah, Schreader has a chance to be a solid Oline. If Long is healthy and signs, either move Matthew to RT or replace Schreader.Keys for a good Oline this year:Matthews being the stud they drafted him to beHaving the same five guys out there on a consistent basis, hasn't happened for 2 yearsEstablishing a run gameBalanced offense.Last two will make the Oline's job much easier, if the DLine has to play run and pass, so much easier for the Oline to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Define decide our fate. Our O-Line was horrible last year and if our defense played halfway decently we would have made the playoffs. I think that's the squad that will hold most sway over our success or failure. If the guys all take a year to gel with the new schemes and such, we'll probably have another high pick. If they can get into it quickly and play with the quickness and intensity Quinn is hoping for, we'll probably do pretty well (record-wise) whether our O-Line is drastically improved or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 It's ok, we knew you meant to say defensice line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peoriabird Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Even though our offensice line is a concern, we still win the division easily with 10+ wins because our defensice line will be much improved Edited August 2, 2015 by peoriabird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollo lawson Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Pretty much. If they can open up holes in the run game and protect Matt, this is a 10 win team. Simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollo lawson Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 The defensive line has NFL starting caliber talent and good depth. You can't say that about our oline right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuswap Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I seen on twitter that Person was playing with the ones and Chester was with the 2s.I remember Chester being decent in his prime and know nothing about Person. Does Person have a legit shot of starting at Lg ? Also are either of these guys much of a upgrade over Blalock ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Radical Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I think the offenseev line will decide our fate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskooler Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I have no hope at all for this year.The team seems to have lost whatever plans or blueprint they had for improving the line.Without a solid o-line, our running game will not improve appreciably.Without a solid o-line our passing game will HAVE to be centered around dump-off dink&dunking, so I'm glad Shanahan is featuring it early.My only hope is that the team realizes that part of the 11 man offensive unit is the 5 big guys in front of Matt Ryan, and that they are not some schleps that randomly wandered onto the field. Because that is exactly what our last two signings have been: random schleps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I have no hope at all for this year.The team seems to have lost whatever plans or blueprint they had for improving the line.Without a solid o-line, our running game will not improve appreciably.Without a solid o-line our passing game will HAVE to be centered around dump-off dink&dunking, so I'm glad Shanahan is featuring it early.My only hope is that the team realizes that part of the 11 man offensive unit is the 5 big guys in front of Matt Ryan, and that they are not some schleps that randomly wandered onto the field. Because that is exactly what our last two signings have been: random schleps.Haha! Dang man ... throwing in the towel already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Mo Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 The team seems to have lost whatever plans or blueprint they had for improving the line.Dang I didn't know the season started yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayFalcon Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Our offensice line really needs to start heating up. Edited August 2, 2015 by BayFalcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I seen on twitter that Person was playing with the ones and Chester was with the 2s.I remember Chester being decent in his prime and know nothing about Person. Does Person have a legit shot of starting at Lg ?Also are either of these guys much of a upgrade over Blalock ?Well I told yall boys months ago that Person will likely be our starting LG. He was one of the only free agent mofos we signed to three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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