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Originally Posted by Big Texas
I will definitely complain about Meyers, not because he is a terrible offensive lineman, but because he has consistently been overpowered all season long. I have watched and re-watched these games where the DTs are getting off the ball faster than he is (and he is snapping the ball). They then proceed to push him 1-3 yards into the backfield.
One of the main plays of the ZB scheme is the stretch play. So in order for there to be cutback lanes, our O Line (especially the interior) have to be explosive and quick. This has not been happening.
So we have been demonstrating all season long that we can throw the ball. The point now is to be able to gain, 1-3 yards consistently. We need someone to be able to at least hold the point of attack. Hence the need for a Jumbo package.
Again they should not be replacing our current OLine but rather coming in on specific occasions.
Side note: Caldwell held up really well Sunday. It also helped that Peko and Odom both were injured early on.
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Bringing in Jumbo lineman will tip the defense of our intention to run and make it even harder to run. I don't know of one NFL team that brings in different OL to run the ball or for short yardage. Not one.