Offensive line still a big part of the problem

Yeah, I can see it. We need to give the qb at least 10 seconds to peruse the field instead of the 3-5 he is getting now.

Why bother?

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Offensive line still a big part of the problem

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Wow.....Seriously, how much time do you think Jefferson needs?

The OL is fine. They do get outnumbered on blitzes at times because JJ is struggling with getting the ball out quickly.

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With all the Ranting about the struggles at quarterback, it seems to me that there is still a big gap between the protection the QB is getting and what he should be getting. I know he doesn't pull the trigger fast enough at times, and seems to be more than a little indecisive, but he never seems to be able to throw without being under significant pressure. Yes, the offensive line is improved over last year, but that isn't a very high standard. Perhaps Miles' reluctance to shift quarterbacks is attributable in part to his, and his staff's, belief that the problem lies less with the QB than with the blocking.

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O-line is NOT the fricking problem this year. They're giving Jefferson all the time in the world.

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JJ is struggling with getting the ball out quickly.

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this

and he takes way too long to go through his reads, its like slow motion at times.

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We need to give the qb at least 10 seconds to peruse the field instead of the 3-5 he is getting now.

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If you think he's getting 3 or 4 seconds, maybe you need a new stopwatch. I know he has happy feet, but isn't it possible that some of that is because he knows that his protection isn't great? I'm not saying he's a great, or even very good, QB, I'm just suggesting that maybe the QB isn't the whole problem. Smartass.


So you think they are good at run blocking and poor at pass protection ?
I think they are better at run blocking. Whether I'd call them good is another question. I'm not sure I see a terribly effective running game. I know Ridley bailed us out with some long third down carries last Saturday, and the blocking was a big part of those plays. but over the course of the game, I'm not convinced that the run blocking was really good. In any event, the pass blocking isn't as good. By far.

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So you think they are good at run blocking and poor at pass protection ?

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Yes. The o-line is bette at run blocking than pass protection.

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If you think he's getting 3 or 4 seconds, maybe you need a new stopwatch. I know he has happy feet, but isn't it possible that some of that is because he knows that his protection isn't great? I'm not saying he's a great, or even very good, QB, I'm just suggesting that maybe the QB isn't the whole problem. Smartass.

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Come on man. Last year we could get on the o-line from day one. That's not the case this year. You have to open your eyes to see that Jefferson is too slow in his decision making.

When it takes 5 to 6 seconds to set up a screen play, there is a serious problem with execution. When your QB holds the ball 4 to 5 seconds, standing in the pocket and not moving his feet or rolling out...

Yes, the OL is not perfect, but I think it's good enough to allow for a QB to stand 3 seconds and fire a pass most times. They can certainly block for 2 seconds and allow a quick slant or pass to the TE, which we NEVER see.