How good would our offense be, with the Pats O'line?

zeebneeb · Post #1 » by **zeebneeb** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:32 pm

Someone in general discussion, mentioned the protection Brady's o'line gives him, and it got me wondering;

Just how devastating would our offense be, with this core of receivers, and with Hand cannon delivering the ball, if we had that level of protection for him?

Piston Pete · Post #2 » by **Piston Pete** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:18 pm

This question reminds me of the old "How many yards would Barry rush for behind the Cowboys offensive line?" days.

I am really beginning to lean toward focussing primarily on the o-line in next season's draft. We need more quality linemen here ASAP. We already have the skill positions set long-term, now we just need to bolster the o-line.

zeebneeb · Post #3 » by **zeebneeb** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:46 pm

It does really. The lions are good on both sides of the ball, but have some glaring weaknesses. Specifically the o-line. Bolster that bastard. Our run defense needs some work, but I think thats more of a time needed to gel type of thing.

Post #4 » by **ajaX82** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:15 am

It would be something. Sure would help the run game too. I would bet the house that in the offseason the o-line is easily the most upgraded spot on the team, whether through FA or the draft

TSE · Post #5 » by **TSE** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:49 am

But houses aren't worth anything today so you're not really stepping out on a limb! lol

Lionlifer · Post #6 » by **Lionlifer** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:12 pm

I think we would be greatly improved, and Stafford would be leading the league in TDs.

Another fun one to play, how much better would Philly's secondary look if they had our line

ElectricMayhem · Post #7 » by **ElectricMayhem** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:29 pm

Bring Lomas back!

Post #8 » by **Icness** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:15 pm

Brady gets a lot of time but some of that is a function of the strategy to drop more into coverage and make tackles quickly after the catch. That's what Buffalo did quite a bit. Still a pretty solid line though even with their center out.

I wonder how much different Stafford's numbers would be. He seems to make better throws when he gets rid of the ball early on his first or second read. I would definitely feel better about Stafford's long-term health though. Really the Lions interior line is playing very well, it's the tackles that have no prayer against speed off the edge. IMO Raiola is having his best season in years.

I still want Castonzo instead of Fairley, that pick still bugs me.

zeebneeb · Post #9 » by **zeebneeb** » Sun Oct 2, 2011 2:43 am

Icness wrote:Brady gets a lot of time but some of that is a function of the strategy to drop more into coverage and make tackles quickly after the catch. That's what Buffalo did quite a bit. Still a pretty solid line though even with their center out.

I wonder how much different Stafford's numbers would be. He seems to make better throws when he gets rid of the ball early on his first or second read. I would definitely feel better about Stafford's long-term health though. Really the Lions interior line is playing very well, it's the tackles that have no prayer against speed off the edge. IMO Raiola is having his best season in years.

I still want Castonzo instead of Fairley, that pick still bugs me.

Can't make a call on that until I see the impact fairley makes. He could make our defense even better. If he does this team will really go places.

Post #10 » by **roc** » Sun Oct 2, 2011 9:14 pm

Piston Pete wrote:This question reminds me of the old "How many yards would Barry rush for behind the Cowboys offensive line?" days.

Pissed to this day we traded for Pat Swilling instead of drafting Willie Roaf to help Barry. I still wonder if he would have not retired so early. :dontknow:

Piston Pete · Post #11 » by **Piston Pete** » Sun Oct 2, 2011 9:24 pm

Swilling was not a game-changer here. Roaf, on the other hand, was awesome for years...

Post #12 » by **roc** » Sun Oct 2, 2011 9:38 pm

and we already had good linebackers(not our area of need) so didn't need another. He was good in the Saints schemes but didn't fit ours.

We needed both lines filled out especially the O line. Opportunity missed as was the usual MO for those days and continued to be so up until Millen got canned.