re: OG Damien Lewis is grading out as one of the best run blockers in the NFL through 2 weeks

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Cregg is the best O Line coach LSU has had in recent memory. Has done a really good job developing the players and configuring the line as injuries occurred

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I'm 98% sold on Cregg... finishing out the recruiting class this year is the last 2% for me.

The biggest thing as compared to the past (in general) with Cregg: We come into week 1 knowing the best 5 and ready to go. No "finding the best rotation" in week 2. No "players getting a feel for it" in week 3.

And the development of the OL players themselves is laudable and noticeable. Granted Lewis came in from JUCO (3* JUCO btw) strong as an ox and technically sound enough where he was almost ready to play. But Cregg took him the rest of the way in one offseason and had him ready to start Week 1. That's not as easy as it sounds for any P5 OL, much less the SEC. He even turned Traore into a serviceable OT (5* JUCO btw) from a rather large speed bump.

And there are many other notables. You can take it player by player and see from one year to the next there is improvement. And noticeable improvement. Barring injuries, I can't think of any regressions.

Were still waiting to see about Kardell and Wire. But I'm guessing Wire made a step improvement; looks like it. Kardell... dunno. But for steady improvement that nets results across the 7 deep, in the SEC, you can't ask for more.

As for Lewis... he just keeps getting better. With his innate characteristics and work ethic he's well on his way to being a multi-year top dog in the NFL.