Considering the poor performance of the men they replaced, for now I can only cautiously speculate that they will be at least a slight improvement. Additionally, especially for offensive lines that struggled in 2014, highly touted yet unproven players abound. Therefore, for most teams, the beginning of the season offers the most optimistic view of each offensive line. This is because offensive lines tend to fall apart as a result of injuries that occur during the season. In general, my ratings were optimistic and a majority of teams rated positively (which signifies that I expect them to improve). Based on these changes, I assigned an arbitrary and subjective rating, ranging from +3 to -3, that corresponds to the level of improvement or regression I expect. I documented all the changes to each team's offensive line this off-season due to free agency, injuries, and the 2015 NFL Draft. Can you name the starting 5 of any other team (except maybe the Dallas Cowboys)? Yet, even though we know how important offensive lines are, most of us know precious little about most of the offensive lines on teams outside of our own. They need time to operate in the pocket and teams are inclined to protect their most valuable asset. Even HoFs like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady require the benefit of a stable O-line. Whether attacking through the air or pounding the ball on the ground, a bad offensive line cripples the "skill" position players while a really good one can make an average running back look like an All-Pro. Most people on this sub agree that the offensive line is an absolutely critical component of a team's offense. /r/usfl - United States Football League./r/footballcards - Football Card Collecting./r/footballstrategy - Football Strategy./r/nflofftopic - r/NFL for non-NFL topics.
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