06-19-2022, 12:44 PM
PFF ranks the NFL's offensive lines.
Viking rank 19th, probably about where they should, but looking this over, what's interesting to me is how little difference there is between the top lines and the bottom ones.
For example, the Packers rank 5th. Their line consists of...
David Bhaktiari - When healthy, one of the best LTs in the league. But he missed most of last season and he hasn't been able to practice yet this offseason.
John Runyan - 3rd year, former 6th rounder. League average at very best.
Josh Myers - 2nd year, former 2nd rounder. 58 PFF grade, lower than Garrett Bradbury.
Royce Newman - 2nd year, former 4th rounder. 55 PFF grade.
Elgton Jenkins - Very good wherever he plays, but he's best inside.
So that's top 5?? Wow. Getting the Packer bump obviously. On the other end, the Jags rank 26th. Their line consists of...
Cam Robinson - Former 34th overall pick. Above average, but ascending.
Ben Bartch - St Johns alum, everyone's favorite sleeper in 2020. He's been OK. League average.
Luke Fortner - Rookie, but considered by most to be the 2nd best center in the draft.
Brandon Scherff - 5X Pro Bowler
Jawaan Taylor - Former 35th overall pick. Hasn't been great, but he's still young.
I think more than anything this shows that OL performance is mostly about QB, scheme and continuity, and less about talent or pedigree. And any one of these top or bottom 10 units could reverse their fortunes based on those factors.
Viking rank 19th, probably about where they should, but looking this over, what's interesting to me is how little difference there is between the top lines and the bottom ones.
For example, the Packers rank 5th. Their line consists of...
David Bhaktiari - When healthy, one of the best LTs in the league. But he missed most of last season and he hasn't been able to practice yet this offseason.
John Runyan - 3rd year, former 6th rounder. League average at very best.
Josh Myers - 2nd year, former 2nd rounder. 58 PFF grade, lower than Garrett Bradbury.
Royce Newman - 2nd year, former 4th rounder. 55 PFF grade.
Elgton Jenkins - Very good wherever he plays, but he's best inside.
So that's top 5?? Wow. Getting the Packer bump obviously. On the other end, the Jags rank 26th. Their line consists of...
Cam Robinson - Former 34th overall pick. Above average, but ascending.
Ben Bartch - St Johns alum, everyone's favorite sleeper in 2020. He's been OK. League average.
Luke Fortner - Rookie, but considered by most to be the 2nd best center in the draft.
Brandon Scherff - 5X Pro Bowler
Jawaan Taylor - Former 35th overall pick. Hasn't been great, but he's still young.
I think more than anything this shows that OL performance is mostly about QB, scheme and continuity, and less about talent or pedigree. And any one of these top or bottom 10 units could reverse their fortunes based on those factors.