Still not talking about the OL

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https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2017/7/10/15940322/ravens-running-back-long-term-most-critical-position-to-address

 

How do you run a smash mouth run game with finesse OL?

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You can't.

 

A good question is; Is the Smashmouth Era gone?

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Look at Dallas and Oak. That is all they do.

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You can't.

 

A good question is; Is the Smashmouth Era gone?

No, it is not gone. But the Ravens last five drafts or so have been for athletic linemen, not power blockers. Yanda & Osi were the only ones who were both, one they kept, the other is in Oakland....

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Goose 2 could be a power guy.

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Oakland's not even close.

The emphasis on passing has changed most teams from smashmouth offenses.

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http://www.espn.com/nfl/statistics/team/_/stat/rushing

#6 is rushing with that monster OL? Really?

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Look at the attempts, only 434 attempts compared to almost 500 for some of those other teams. Oakland was truly balanced and had the power when they needed it; short yardage, goal line, late in games to run the clock out....

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4.4 YPC shows they were getting it done. It is not like it was a bombs away offense.

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4.4 YPC shows they were getting it done. It is not like it was a bombs away offense.

True test of power comes wben they know you are going to run the ball. Like to see the stats for short yardage, goal line annd late 4th quarter.

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I don't know where to find those stats.