(04-29-2020, 07:07 AM)Talented Kalamari Wrote:

(04-28-2020, 09:08 AM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: Naw, Linder is one of the best centers in the game.  I seen a stat where Zack Martin is the only lineman in the league that has more consecutive snaps without giving up a sack.  Linder isn't over paid and has been our best lineman since we drafted him and can play multiple positions at a high level.  He isn't bad against the run either

Linder has no command or leadership ability over the line. He just watches as they fold every play. If you want to be a great center, you need command over your guys. He doesn’t have that.

Supposedly he's good at making line calls, but the proof is in the pudding. Maybe in watching film Gruden determined that Minshew was holding the ball too long and/or many sacks/pressures were schematic. Maybe it's more of an average pass-blocking line, or a passable pass-blocking line if the ball comes out quickly. 

Gruden made Dalton look like a top 15 QB at one time, and Kirk Cousins's production in his offense fooled Minnesota into giving him a huge contract. I'm optimistic. That doesn't excuse that Cann and Cam have no legit competition.

I recall Peyton Manning's lines were often comprised of no-names. Polian didn't draft too many O-linemen high from what I remember because he counted on Peyton to get the ball out quickly or drop to the ground in fetal position if a sack was imminent.

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