scutterhawk
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Scottemojo":2811wuf1 said:So, almost every year since Pete arrived, the offensive line is new faces in new spots taking half the season to realize a level of competence.
I expect exactly that in 2016.
I kind of have to disagree on this assumption, and my reasoning is, the change-up made by Tom Cable showed that he was getting better results with the O-Line after making a few 'conceptual' tweaks, and adjusting towards giving Russell Wilson a split second more protection.
The fact that they've brought in Webb and Sowell, tells me that they realize that they couldn't afford to replace both Sweezy & Okung with inexperienced Rooks, and speaking of Rookies, we have a couple of them that showed some real positive growth, especially Gilliam.
I understand where some might believe in some kind of regression from the Offensive Line, I just don't share that negativity, as I actually believe that Cable will have the O-Line playing up to last Years mid Season level right out of the gate.
I also believe that Russell Wilson will pick up from where he left off last Season, + his Receivers are mostly all Seasoned vets.
The Defense was disguising a couple injuries last Season, but will be as good or better than they were in 2014.