ATL96Steeler
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It really is amazing that on the OL if you put a talented player next to a player they all of a sudden greatly improve. I remember here in Denver Zane Beadles fell into that category. When Ryan Clady was healthy Zane Beadles looked like a quality OG in the NFL. As soon as Clady went down though he really struggled. It is why I'm not too worried about the Broncos OL even after this past Sunday. They are getting back both Green and Stephenson who have both played at a very high level before injury and I think the return of those 2 actually increases the play of those around them as well. It is why we went from being one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL to one of the worst in a matter of a week.
It is...a great OL players is almost like 1.5 players because he can help the guy next to him.
It took another HC to come into ATL and get Dimitroff to recognize the importance of importance of interior OL...LY the Falcons had a 3rd rate C that Dimitroff drafted (since released) and both OGs were 3rd rate as well. As soon as Quinn was hired, they got rid of an expensive but good LG because Shanny didn't think he was a good ZBS fit. But the guys they had behind him were garbage so they ran out and traded a pick for Levitre from TN and he played like shit as did Chester at RG...big part of why they collapsed LY...house built of straw.
Prior to Quinn, Dimitroff would never have invested in a expensive, big time FA C like Mack. He's the type GM that would put $2,000 wheels on a 10 yr old Honda Accord....fluff over substance.
I said after the CAR game the Siemian looked like he might keep that job all season...getting those key guys back will help him regain his confidence if it's been shaken.