The Seattle Seahawks are a mess up front. They start one of the worst offensive lines in football. They should neither be able to establish the run nor provide Russell Wilson adequate protection to complete passes. Period.
Franchises decide where their strengths will be. Let's make a spot comparison. Seattle has invested 8,597,413 dollars in their offensive line. Not in a player- in the line (spotrac.) They are 32nd in the league in spending- the next lowest is Chicago at 13.5 mil. Put another way, Seattle's Oline earns 5.85 % of its team's collective salary.
Miami's Dline, on the other hand, makes 42.7 million dollars and occupies almost 30% of our cap space. The team's philosophy is clear. We will beat you on the line of scrimmage. Ok- fine- now do it.
put another way: If you lose this battle, you discredit our whole operational philosophy.
Our offense is going to have a hard time against Seattle's legion of probowl. But our defense should have its best opportunity of the season. A terrible Oline matched up against our organizational strength? Wilson should be running for his life. Their running backs should average fewer than 3.5 per carry. They should be three and out and turnovers throughout the day. They should be sub 17 points unless their defense and special teams score.
If not, our Dline is essentially an overpaid retirement community. Man up- win the trenches- and no excuses. Your fans love you- earn it boys. Phins UP!!
Jay Lopez
Wednesday, September 07, 2016
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I agree that they will struggle mightily running the ball. Seattles o line will not push around Suh Mitchell Phillips Wormsley and co. We have a nice rotation waiting for that raggedy ass Seattle line. It's when Russel scrambles that makes me norvous.
Our secondary needs to be able to stay with seattles receivers for an extended period bc Russell is good at finding the open man on the move. I predict Alanzo has a int.
I agree- covering during scrambles will be the problem, but can be a recipe for turnovers with a speedy linebacker underneath. I believe we will force turnovers but also give up a few big plays.
Absolutely Jay! Smart football know the games are won and lost at the line of scrimmage. I believe both the defensive lines will determine the winning team. I believe Miami has a much better chance to win than does the rest of the football nation believes. And, like you say. Who plays best on both lines will win.
Because I'm a stats freak, here's some Offensive Hog info:
*6. Seattle 7th rush 28th Neg. Pass plays 4th 3rd down %
*26. Dolphins 9th rush 22 Neg. Pass Plays 30th 3rd down %
In counterpoint, the better QB wins this game.
*Disclaimer: 2015 stats
I hear you canam. And, disagree. Defensive lines will dictate the better QB play.
Cool stats canam. I do think that Okung's departure changes things rather radically, as does a healthy Cam Wake.