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Subject: Re: Playing Offensive Line in Football

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RedWin

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Date Posted: 09:44:22 07/10/24 Wed
In reply to: An Observer 's message, "Playing Offensive Line in Football" on 14:35:54 07/09/24 Tue

Usually the D-linemen are more athletic and they need good vision to the ball, meaning you don't want to tackle the wrong guy. However, offensive linemen must have great technique and foot movement. Blocking today is much different than when I played. However, going back I remember a coach telling me "you'll never get hurt as long as your feet are always moving".

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[> Subject: Re: Playing Offensive Line in Football

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Old Lion (OL/DL)
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Date Posted: 10:51:11 07/10/24 Wed

The left tackle should be the best or second best athlete on either the OL or DL, followed by the Center and the RT. I would say it is a toss-up between the OGs and the interior DLs. It is a different story with the DEs, who should either be the best or possibly the second best athletes behind the LT. But I would say it is neck and neck between the OGs and the DLs and think that they are generally similar athletes, except that OGs have to move more and DLs probably should be the strongest guys on the team.