OL Observations
Offensive line observations
Zimmer has been pleased with the performance of Minnesota's offensive line this season, and the unit has been praised repeatedly by teammates, as well.
Zimmer said the linemen are "just solid in everything they do."
"Mike Remmers played well, Riley played well, Elflein. These guys, Isidora when he went in there played well, Berger. They're playing good together," Zimmer said. "They're all on the same page. You see the footwork is the same. Everything kind of looks like it's supposed to. We were able to open up some holes. I think they're playing good."
Case Keenum hasn't been sacked in the past three games, a streak that ties a franchise record. Zimmer said that could be the result of multiple factors, including Keenum's mobility and Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur's play calling.
"It's a combination of things; we're moving the pocket a little bit. We're also blocking well up front," Zimmer said. "Identifying the pressures, that was a big one with these guys because they've got a little bit different kind of pressure package.
"The backs have done a good job of knowing who to block," Zimmer continued. "A lot of it is being on the same page. Pat has done a nice job of changing it up, changing it up with different protection calls and the different things we're doing out of it."
Huge credit to Elflein as well... he seems to be making the correct calls at the line. Impressive for a rookie.
@"Wetlander" said: Huge credit to Elflein as well... he seems to be making the correct calls at the line. Impressive for a rookie.
. Pat has done a nice job of changing it up, changing it up with different protection calls and the different things we're doing out of it.
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Now let's hope some or all of Reiff/Sirles/Easton are back next week. Even against the Browns, I'd rather not see a Hill/Isidora LT/LG combo.
It's nice to see that the effort to upgrade the OL in the offseason has actually paid off. It's also encouraging that they've been able to weather some injuries without a noticeable dropoff in play. They seem to have a good base to build off from now and the key now is to keep replenishing the line and not let it get back to state it had been in recent years.
Wasn't that just 16 months ago when we had 11 potential starters for our OL? And then they started dropping like flies. This time, Rick is looking brilliant.
3 games in a row without a sack ties a franchise record!!!
We have had some excellent OL's.
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