Quote:Idk what it is with our oline. Run blocking is supposed to be the "easy" blocking. The type of stuff your line loves to do is go maul someone in th erun game. i don't know if its scheme, lack of time to gel, or what.. But I feel like our line should be getting much better push up front than they are. 

 

Yes, but creating a running game isn't about getting "push."   I hate that term.   You don't just line up and push your guy.   There's a lot of technique involved, and they have to react on the fly to how the defensive line rushes forward.  

 

I think part of the problem is coaching, and part of it is that we haven't really invested high draft picks in offensive linemen.   Teams like Dallas put a lot more emphasis on acquiring offensive linemen.   I remember a few years ago, San Francisco had an incredible running game, but they had THREE FIRST ROUND DRAFT CHOICES on their offensive line.  

 

Of course, we tried investing a high draft pick with Luke Joeckel, and he was a bust, but you can't just give up.  

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