We're in year 2 of a 3 year rebuilding process that sold off all the pieces it could for draft picks and cap space. We've used a hefty part of the cap space and cashed in on half of the draft picks, but we have another big haul of draft picks in 2021. Until those guys are drafted and have a chance to play on the field, it's expected that our roster is going to be thin, young, and not so great. This ranking is neither surprising nor concerning, because it's just a reflection of us being in the middle of this massive tear-down rebuild.
I found the next article even more interesting actually. They referenced PFF's ranking of the 2020 rosters, which they quoted and I'll re-quote here, with links to both articles:
Article quoting PFF
Original PFF article
" Biggest weakness: Miami's offensive line might be improved over last season, but that's not saying much. The unit allowed pressure in 2.5 seconds or less on 33% of its 2019 dropbacks, 5 percentage points higher than any other team. The group's run-blocking grade was the worst in the NFL as well. Adding two rookies who look to be projects and two starters on the interior with just one starting season of average play apiece at their position isn't going to completely wipe away those problems. "
I think PFF hit the nail on the head regarding our OL, and I'm hoping our readership's expectations aren't unrealistically high for this OL. Both Jackson (youth, fitness) and Hunt (lower competition, lack of pass pro experience) are projects at this point. Let's not expect them to be plug and play guys, because they're not. If they play well, that's a huge testament to them and the coaching staff, because they are both projects from the vantage point of the 2020 season.
I found the next article even more interesting actually. They referenced PFF's ranking of the 2020 rosters, which they quoted and I'll re-quote here, with links to both articles:
Article quoting PFF
Original PFF article
" Biggest weakness: Miami's offensive line might be improved over last season, but that's not saying much. The unit allowed pressure in 2.5 seconds or less on 33% of its 2019 dropbacks, 5 percentage points higher than any other team. The group's run-blocking grade was the worst in the NFL as well. Adding two rookies who look to be projects and two starters on the interior with just one starting season of average play apiece at their position isn't going to completely wipe away those problems. "
I think PFF hit the nail on the head regarding our OL, and I'm hoping our readership's expectations aren't unrealistically high for this OL. Both Jackson (youth, fitness) and Hunt (lower competition, lack of pass pro experience) are projects at this point. Let's not expect them to be plug and play guys, because they're not. If they play well, that's a huge testament to them and the coaching staff, because they are both projects from the vantage point of the 2020 season.