Offensive Line - Every play starts right here, and their play effects all other position groups like none other. When quarterbacks don't get their 3.0 seconds to throw, then they are usually said to have under performed. When the quarterback can't set and throw, the receivers don't have much of a chance of catching anything of value. Same goes for the tight ends when they have to chip block opposing defensive ends. Running backs are a little bit different, but for the most part, running back careers seem to also mirror the strength of their offensive lines as well. Just as important, when a team has a good offensive line, that team's defense stays off the field longer, and their defense does not wind up being continually exposed as much.
When compared to the rest of the league, most national NFL media pundits did not believe the Seahawk's had much talent along their offensive line to start the 2023 season. Maybe they are right, and maybe I am wrong, but I honestly believe that the Hawk's will have a top 10 rated offensive line by years end, or at least a top 6 rated offensive line going into next season. Hawk's have really good starters, but it's the depth behind those starters that ought to put a scare into the rest of the league over a 17 plus game season.
While I begin this thread in week 3, every single Seahawks starter across their offensive line, is either banged up, recovering from prior injuries, or assigned to the injured reserve list. I'm really not losing faith here, as other teams are dealing with their own injuries as well. I will state that it is probably more difficult for an offensive lineman to enter into the middle of a game as an injury replacement then for any other position group. The difference seems to be, when a team has good quality backups, and those backups get to practice all week long, those backups seem to do a lot better. Assuming there is a good level of talent there.
Entering Week 3 - On the surface, things are not looking all that good right now...
When compared to the rest of the league, most national NFL media pundits did not believe the Seahawk's had much talent along their offensive line to start the 2023 season. Maybe they are right, and maybe I am wrong, but I honestly believe that the Hawk's will have a top 10 rated offensive line by years end, or at least a top 6 rated offensive line going into next season. Hawk's have really good starters, but it's the depth behind those starters that ought to put a scare into the rest of the league over a 17 plus game season.
While I begin this thread in week 3, every single Seahawks starter across their offensive line, is either banged up, recovering from prior injuries, or assigned to the injured reserve list. I'm really not losing faith here, as other teams are dealing with their own injuries as well. I will state that it is probably more difficult for an offensive lineman to enter into the middle of a game as an injury replacement then for any other position group. The difference seems to be, when a team has good quality backups, and those backups get to practice all week long, those backups seem to do a lot better. Assuming there is a good level of talent there.
Entering Week 3 - On the surface, things are not looking all that good right now...
- LT Charles Cross, he has been ruled out again with turf toe. Stone Forsythe will fill the void again this week.
- LG Damien Lewis, kind of a warrior, but also seems to plays hurt more often than he plays healthy.
- OC Evan Brown, another warrior, knee injury, missed practices, but expected to play.
- RG Phil Haynes, calf injury, left practice.
- RT Abe Lucas, out on a 4 week IR stint. Jake Curhan will fill in again.
- TE Will Dissly, shoulder & doubtful to play this week.
- TE Noah Fant, rib injury & day by day.
- LS Chris Stoll, un-drafted rookie he is, is also the healthiest of all our offensive lineman.
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