PFF ranks o-lines in 2012

[flamingrey]

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/01/28/ranking-the-2012-offensive-lines/4

8. Cincinnati Bengals (13)

PB – 2nd, RB – 22nd, PEN – 10th

Stud: What a year from Andre Smith (+26.9). Our top-graded right tackle was the only player on this unit to consistently generate movement in the run game, while (Brandon Graham beating aside) holding his own in pass protection.

Dud: Whoever played center. That’s a little unfair to Trevor Robinson (-1.8) who looked the best of a bad bunch, with Jeff Faine (-13.0) completely done, and Kyle Cook (-5.0) far from his best.

Summary: If not for how bad things were at center then you’re realistically looking at a Top 5 line. The big problem is they’re far better on their heels than they are going forward, and outside of Smith don’t do a good enough job of creating space for their running backs.

 

[Tubbs1518]

I think Drafting Barrett Jones in the 3rd to play C would be a steal. He is dropping because he may have to start the year on the PUP with a broken foot.

 

[DanBengalfan]

I'll buy those cookies, here's tree fitty.

 

[cincygrad]

Wait a minute.... Our centers sucked last year? I didn't notice.

 

[bengaldoug]

Wait a minute.... Our centers sucked last year? I didn't notice.

It's bad when your best performing center was an undrafted rookie who had never played center in college.

 

[cincygrad]

I suppose I was just confused as I remember everyone assuring me that Jeff Faine was awesome and would be an immediate upgrade.

 

[Tubbs1518]

I suppose I was just confused as I remember everyone assuring me that Jeff Faine was awesome and would be an immediate upgrade.

He was.....for like that first game.

 

[cincygrad]

He was.....for like that first game.

That pretty much sums up his entire career -- Good in spots. Terrible if you have to count on him.

 

[The Duke]

I think Zeitler will improve in the run game with a full year under his belt. A full year in a NFL strength and conditioning program.

 

[kramer1]

We would have been better off with our long snapper playing center.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

We would have been better off with our long snapper playing center.

As funny as that sounds, that may not be far off from the truth!