What has happened to the Viking's O-line?
Man, what a difference this season. And this was before Risner got in with the Cleveland injury and he's played well. The D is improved also, but very impressive play from the O-line so far this year compared to last year certainly.
From ESPN: 'Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, who torched them for 378 yards and two touchdowns while not being sacked and only pressured on 25% of his 45 drop backs.'
Last night I saw Kirk moving more in the pocket which IMO is a huge help to the OL. They still get no push in short yardage situations, and really when the niners played the run and we ran, the OL lost most the time regardless of the situation.
I think its called jelled or something
Zero sacks. 49ers had their lowest pass rush win rate since 2017. Bosa was 1/40 against Darrisaw.
It's continuity. Continuity is good. Bradbury has improved each season. Ingram improved steadily over the course of last season. And he's doing it again this season, but from a higher starting point. He's now easily a top half guard. The tackles are simply the best bookends in football. Keep 'em together. I think the line we saw last night is the starting line next year.
But thank you for mentioning that the line had improved before Risner. The TWIT-o-sphere is full of folks saying Risner made all the difference. LOL. But that wasn't nearly as mind-numbingly stupid as this....
@"MaroonBells" said: Zero sacks. 49ers had their lowest pass rush win rate since 2017. Bosa was 1/40 against Darrisaw.It's continuity. Continuity is good. Bradbury has improved each season. Ingram improved steadily over the course of last season. And he's doing it again this season, but from a higher starting point. He's now easily a top half guard. The tackles are simply the best bookends in football. Keep 'em together. I think the line we saw last night is the starting line next year.
But thank you for mentioning that the line had improved before Risner. The TWIT-o-sphere is full of folks saying Risner made all the difference. LOL. But that wasn't nearly as mind-numbingly stupid as this....
I like how KOC used CJ Ham alot in 2nd half. His pass pro was top notch.
Ingram is taking steps and moves people in the run game. Risner has his head on a swivel in pass pro and looks for work. Bradbury looks improved.
Darrisaw is a Trent Williams clone. Oneil is really good.
Keep Kooko Chainz clean and we can play with anyone.
@"MaroonBells" said: Zero sacks. 49ers had their lowest pass rush win rate since 2017. Bosa was 1/40 against Darrisaw.It's continuity. Continuity is good. Bradbury has improved each season. Ingram improved steadily over the course of last season. And he's doing it again this season, but from a higher starting point. He's now easily a top half guard. The tackles are simply the best bookends in football. Keep 'em together. I think the line we saw last night is the starting line next year.
But thank you for mentioning that the line had improved before Risner. The TWIT-o-sphere is full of folks saying Risner made all the difference. LOL. But that wasn't nearly as mind-numbingly stupid as this....
Agreed. Spielman drafted every one of these guys except Ingram. And Risner is only getting playing time because Cleveland is injured. I will definitely give them credit for improving the Pass Protection, but our Run game has been terrible all year. Now some of that is on Mattison who is not a Starting NFL RB but this is a ridiculous take.
@"TBro" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Zero sacks. 49ers had their lowest pass rush win rate since 2017. Bosa was 1/40 against Darrisaw.It's continuity. Continuity is good. Bradbury has improved each season. Ingram improved steadily over the course of last season. And he's doing it again this season, but from a higher starting point. He's now easily a top half guard. The tackles are simply the best bookends in football. Keep 'em together. I think the line we saw last night is the starting line next year.
But thank you for mentioning that the line had improved before Risner. The TWIT-o-sphere is full of folks saying Risner made all the difference. LOL. But that wasn't nearly as mind-numbingly stupid as this....
Agreed. Spielman drafted every one of these guys except Ingram. And Risner is only getting playing time because Cleveland is injured. I will definitely give them credit for improving the Pass Protection, but our Run game has been terrible all year. Now some of that is on Mattison who is not a Starting NFL RB but this is a ridiculous take.
A zone blocking OL is never going to be a great short yardage line. Still, the Vikings have to do something to improve that part of their game. I thought it was interesting that as bad as Mattison looked at times last night, his yards per carry was 4.9. McCaffrey, the highest paid back in the NFL and the NFL's leading rusher, had a YPC of 3.0. Vikings held the 49ers vaunted rushing attack to 45 yards.I'd like to see Chandler get more touches. The difference in speed between Mattison and Chandler is ridiculous. I just don't think the team trusts him in pass pro. I've also heard rumors that he has poor practice habits.
Umm, we're still nearly last in rushing folks. Pass protection is improved, but let's not get past ourselves here. The interior of our line is still not strong.
@"TBro" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Zero sacks. 49ers had their lowest pass rush win rate since 2017. Bosa was 1/40 against Darrisaw.It's continuity. Continuity is good. Bradbury has improved each season. Ingram improved steadily over the course of last season. And he's doing it again this season, but from a higher starting point. He's now easily a top half guard. The tackles are simply the best bookends in football. Keep 'em together. I think the line we saw last night is the starting line next year.
But thank you for mentioning that the line had improved before Risner. The TWIT-o-sphere is full of folks saying Risner made all the difference. LOL. But that wasn't nearly as mind-numbingly stupid as this....
Agreed. Spielman drafted every one of these guys except Ingram. And Risner is only getting playing time because Cleveland is injured. I will definitely give them credit for improving the Pass Protection, but our Run game has been terrible all year. Now some of that is on Mattison who is not a Starting NFL RB but this is a ridiculous take.
Yeah that tweet is hilarious when Spielman drafted every one of those those players except Ingram, who has been up and down. What an idiot
@"supafreak84" said:@"TBro" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Zero sacks. 49ers had their lowest pass rush win rate since 2017. Bosa was 1/40 against Darrisaw.It's continuity. Continuity is good. Bradbury has improved each season. Ingram improved steadily over the course of last season. And he's doing it again this season, but from a higher starting point. He's now easily a top half guard. The tackles are simply the best bookends in football. Keep 'em together. I think the line we saw last night is the starting line next year.
But thank you for mentioning that the line had improved before Risner. The TWIT-o-sphere is full of folks saying Risner made all the difference. LOL. But that wasn't nearly as mind-numbingly stupid as this....
Agreed. Spielman drafted every one of these guys except Ingram. And Risner is only getting playing time because Cleveland is injured. I will definitely give them credit for improving the Pass Protection, but our Run game has been terrible all year. Now some of that is on Mattison who is not a Starting NFL RB but this is a ridiculous take.
Yeah that tweet is hilarious when Spielman drafted every one of those those players except Ingram, who has been up and down. What an idiot
that's what I was thinking
I’d be curious to see someone who grades OLines explain what’s
going on. The first few games were just
bad. Cousins was the most hit QB in the
league. Running game horrible. Last couple games, very solid pass protection. I think our run blocking has been trending
upwards, but nowhere near good. Does
everything just feel weird because we’re passing on 2/3’s of the plays?
lol, all I said was the offensive line is playing a lot better than last season!! Read my original post. But God forbid the positivity!
Spielman may have drafted them but don't discount that new offensive line coaches were brought in by the new front office. But then some may not think coaching has anything to do with a players improvement.
@"Waterboy" said: Umm, we're still nearly last in rushing folks. Pass protection is improved, but let's not get past ourselves here. The interior of our line is still not strong.True, however, Kirko Chainz has moved back up to #2 QB in yards...just a few behind Tua. And without JJ.
.@Vikings @AlexMattison22 goes for +19 on 1st play of MNF…Boys up front came ready to push the 49ers around. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/AX9QV5rnMV
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 24, 2023
lol, Risner.
Dalton Risner is so damn cool. Check out his interview if you have an opportunity. Here he is on Jordan Addison…#SKOL pic.twitter.com/mwRDbqH167
— Brooks (@sportsillusions) October 24, 2023
Our own Ed Ingram in pass protect.....
Look at Ed Ingram 1-on-1 with Arik Armstead late in the game on a critical third: pic.twitter.com/eBbE6lRKNV
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) October 24, 2023
.@Vikings @KirkCousins8 and his 5 OL were excellent on MNF. #skol #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/2OQz71Pch6
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 24, 2023
In answer to the question, "What has happened to our O-line?" Could it be alien abduction? Perhaps aliens feel sorry for MN fans and have implanted something into them while they were sleeping. The History Channel may help shed some light...
Just watched more clips of the OL. Risner looked really good in pass pro. He may not be quite the run blocker, but I think he's definitely an upgrade over Cleveland in pass pro.
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