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[Travis34]

Some of us have been saying this or explaining this for a while now.

Maybe coming from Mr. Sharp it will open some people's eyes. Curious where QBS who supposedly carry their teams (Burrow/Allen/Mahommes) o lines ranked in these categories.

Some wanna criticize Tua.
Some wanna criticize play calling.

Maybe, just maybe, if the team focuses on FIXING THE DAMN o line, suddenly Tua wins against playoff teams. Suddenly the play calling looks better.

I swear, it's as if many have forgotten why the team collapsed in 2023. They also forget how almost unstoppable Miamis offense was when they had a good O line

This team looks completely different if they just FIX THE FU$#ING Oline. It's not complicated. It's not hard. No need to overthink it.

Absolutely no need to also think anything other then O line at 13 and 48 is the right move. Nothing, absolutely nothing or nobody on the defensive side, in this draft will change this to a winning team. The freaking Texans last year should have showed that.

Get a line that can convert on 3rd and 1. Get a line that doesn't force McDaniel to need to call so many screens. Get a competent O line and suddenly this is a good team and we remember what the first half of 2023 was like.

A wild concept, aint it

 

[Bridgeburner]

Maybe coming from Mr. Sharp it will open some people's eyes. Curious where QBS who supposedly carry their teams (Burrow/Allen/Mahommes) o lines ranked in these categories.

Philadelphia Eagles:
Stats: 68% PBWR (5th), 75% RBWR (2nd). 1.9 yards before contact (3rd).
Rank: 1st (PFF Final, Sharp Football 1st)
Performance: Jordan Mailata (96.9 PFF grade, NFL’s best OL) and Lane Johnson (84.5) dominated. Cam Jurgens (70.1) adapted at center, with Landon Dickerson (80.2) elite at guard. They allowed 23 sacks (24th in pass-blocking efficiency, 83.8) and 150 pressures but led run blocking, fueling Saquon Barkley’s 2,102 yards (5.1 YPC, 2nd). Early injuries faded as they peaked late (e.g., 80.2 PFF grade vs. Commanders, Week 16).

Kansas City Chiefs:
Stats: 70% PBWR (3rd), 74% RBWR (4th). 9% pressure rate (8th).
Rank: 5th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 4th)
Performance: Creed Humphrey (88.4 PFF grade) and Joe Thuney (81.5) anchored a top interior, with Trey Smith (75.8) steady. Left tackle rotated between Wanya Morris (60.2) and Kingsley Suamataia (57.5, 7 sacks allowed combined). Jawaan Taylor (66.1) stabilized right tackle. They allowed 12 sacks (3rd-fewest, 3.9% rate) and 138 pressures, aided by Patrick Mahomes’ 2.7-second release. Run blocking lifted Isiah Pacheco’s 1,250 yards (4.8 YPC).

Baltimore Ravens:
Stats: 67% PBWR (8th), 75% RBWR (3rd). 1.0 yards before contact (15th).
Rank: 8th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 9th)
Performance: Tyler Linderbaum (90.1 run-blocking grade) and Ronnie Stanley (78.5). Roger Rosengarten (61.8, 4 sacks allowed) grew at right tackle, with Daniel Faalele and Patrick Mekari steadying late. They allowed 26 sacks (4.7% rate, 5th) but 37.8% pressure rate (25th) due to Lamar Jackson’s 3.2-second holds. Run blocking powered Derrick Henry’s 2,144 yards (5.3 YPC).

Buffalo Bills:
Stats: 68% PBWR (6th), 64% RBWR (24th). 7.5% pressure rate (15th).
Rank: 21st (PFF Final, Sharp Football 22nd)
Performance: Dion Dawkins (77.1 PFF grade) and Spencer Brown (70.5). Connor McGovern (63.9) at center and O’Cyrus Torrence (59.2, 38 pressures) weakened the interior. They allowed 12 sacks (2nd-fewest, 3.7% rate) but 160 pressures (bottom-12), with Josh Allen’s 2.5-second release masking flaws. Run blocking lagged (64% RBWR, 24th), limiting James Cook to 1,130 yards (4.4 YPC).

Cincinnati Bengals:
Stats: 62% PBWR (32nd), 63% RBWR (25th). 41.3% blitz pressure rate (19th).
Rank: 25th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 24th)
Performance: Amarius Mims (64.2 PFF grade) didn’t fix Orlando Brown Jr.’s regression (59.8, 50 pressures). Cordell Volson (58.1) and Ted Karras (66.9) were average, with Alex Cappa (64.5) solid but not standout. They allowed 28 sacks (bottom-10, 5.2% rate) and 170 pressures, despite Joe Burrow’s 2.71-second release. Run blocking was poor (63% RBWR, 25th), with Chase Brown at 950 yards (4.2 YPC).

Miami Dolphins:
Stats: 65% PBWR (12th), 61% RBWR (28th). 0.7 yards before contact (27th).
Rank: 27th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 26th)
Performance: Austin Jackson (68.7) improved, but Liam Eichenberg (56.1) and Robert Jones (57.5) collapsed. Tua Tagovailoa’s 2.33-second release kept pressures at 28% (5th), but they allowed 25 sacks (bottom-10) and 152 pressures. Run blocking was dire (61% RBWR, 28th), with De’Von Achane at 920 yards (4.3 YPC).

 

[GRYPHONK]

Philadelphia Eagles:
Stats: 68% PBWR (5th), 75% RBWR (2nd). 1.9 yards before contact (3rd).
Rank: 1st (PFF Final, Sharp Football 1st)
Performance: Jordan Mailata (96.9 PFF grade, NFL’s best OL) and Lane Johnson (84.5) dominated. Cam Jurgens (70.1) adapted at center, with Landon Dickerson (80.2) elite at guard. They allowed 23 sacks (24th in pass-blocking efficiency, 83.8) and 150 pressures but led run blocking, fueling Saquon Barkley’s 2,102 yards (5.1 YPC, 2nd). Early injuries faded as they peaked late (e.g., 80.2 PFF grade vs. Commanders, Week 16).

Kansas City Chiefs:
Stats: 70% PBWR (3rd), 74% RBWR (4th). 9% pressure rate (8th).
Rank: 5th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 4th)
Performance: Creed Humphrey (88.4 PFF grade) and Joe Thuney (81.5) anchored a top interior, with Trey Smith (75.8) steady. Left tackle rotated between Wanya Morris (60.2) and Kingsley Suamataia (57.5, 7 sacks allowed combined). Jawaan Taylor (66.1) stabilized right tackle. They allowed 12 sacks (3rd-fewest, 3.9% rate) and 138 pressures, aided by Patrick Mahomes’ 2.7-second release. Run blocking lifted Isiah Pacheco’s 1,250 yards (4.8 YPC).

Baltimore Ravens:
Stats: 67% PBWR (8th), 75% RBWR (3rd). 1.0 yards before contact (15th).
Rank: 8th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 9th)
Performance: Losing Kevin Zeitler, John Simpson, and Morgan Moses forced a rebuild around Tyler Linderbaum (90.1 run-blocking grade) and Ronnie Stanley (78.5). Roger Rosengarten (61.8, 4 sacks allowed) grew at right tackle, with Daniel Faalele and Patrick Mekari steadying late. They allowed 26 sacks (4.7% rate, 5th) but 37.8% pressure rate (25th) due to Lamar Jackson’s 3.2-second holds. Run blocking powered Derrick Henry’s 2,144 yards (5.3 YPC).

Buffalo Bills:
Stats: 68% PBWR (6th), 64% RBWR (24th). 7.5% pressure rate (15th).
Rank: 21st (PFF Final, Sharp Football 22nd)
Performance: Dion Dawkins (77.1 PFF grade) and Spencer Brown (70.5) held tackles, but Mitch Morse’s exit hurt. Connor McGovern (63.9) at center and O’Cyrus Torrence (59.2, 38 pressures) weakened the interior. They allowed 12 sacks (2nd-fewest, 3.7% rate) but 160 pressures (bottom-12), with Josh Allen’s 2.5-second release masking flaws. Run blocking lagged (64% RBWR, 24th), limiting James Cook to 1,130 yards (4.4 YPC).

Cincinnati Bengals:
Stats: 62% PBWR (32nd), 63% RBWR (25th). 41.3% blitz pressure rate (19th).
Rank: 25th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 24th)
Performance: Additions of Trent Brown and rookie Amarius Mims (64.2 PFF grade) didn’t fix Orlando Brown Jr.’s regression (59.8, 50 pressures). Cordell Volson (58.1) and Ted Karras (66.9) were average, with Alex Cappa (64.5) solid but not standout. They allowed 28 sacks (bottom-10, 5.2% rate) and 170 pressures, despite Joe Burrow’s 2.71-second release. Run blocking was poor (63% RBWR, 25th), with Chase Brown at 950 yards (4.2 YPC).

Miami Dolphins:
Stats: 65% PBWR (12th), 61% RBWR (28th). 0.7 yards before contact (27th).
Rank: 27th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 26th)
Performance: Terron Armstead’s injuries (missed 5 games, 79.3 grade) and losses of Robert Hunt and Connor Williams tanked the line. Austin Jackson (68.7) improved, but Liam Eichenberg (56.1) and Robert Jones (57.5) collapsed. Tua Tagovailoa’s 2.33-second release kept pressures at 28% (5th), but they allowed 25 sacks (bottom-10) and 152 pressures. Run blocking was dire (61% RBWR, 28th), with De’Von Achane at 920 yards (4.3 YPC).

Wow, thanks

If I read that right, it appears only Burrow could feel Tuas pain.

Any wonder they have not sniffed the playoffs the last couple seasons either?

Also I appreciate reading someone wisely stating it was Tuas release keeping the pressures low, not the actual play of the O line

 

[newpilot82]

In fairness to the Bears, their expensive OL acquisitions haven’t played a down for them yet.

Their starting OTs are both on rookie contracts, they added Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson this off season and they are the ones making bank.

The Bears are primed to explode this season because of those major upgrades, as well as the obvious coaching improvement.

I agree with the O line part.

However, I’m not sure they are primed to explode, and it’s not certain the coaching improvements are obvious, in spite of the ineptitude of Matt Eberflus. I will believe Ben Johnson is a great HC when he wins anything.. as a HC. The last we saw of him he was calling pass plays thrown by Jamo Williams with the season on the line.. Plus, Williams need to make major improvements.

My wife and her family are all Bears fans, so I follow very closely. We will see, I guess

 

[dolfan91]

 

[Bridgeburner]

Wow, thanks

If I read that right, it appears only Burrow could feel Tuas pain.

Any wonder they have not sniffed the playoffs the last couple seasons either?

I agree with you.

My supposition from the stats and analysis provided from PFF/Sharp (and watching games.. some of these teams more than others) is that you have Allen and Burrow are QBs that can carry substandard offenses to a lot of points. Mahomes is obviously elite, but I think part of that is Brady-esque in where he may not carry an offense solely on his shoulders.. he will operate the whole system efficiently.

Tua and Jackson (and Hurts) are part of a tier of QBs who do some things very well, but you need to have a top ten offensive line if you expect good and consistent results against tough competition. Asking them to carry an offense on their own is pure idiocy. If the Dolphins had a top ten line.. they'd be winning playoff games. Grier has made a mistake (over and over) in spending his resources in places other than offensive line that don't make the same impact that offensive line would.

The Bengals have a similar problem with their investment. They were forcibly made to course correct somewhat, but then went out and paid both their WRs to top contracts which means they will put up points again, but lack of a running game will limit their ability to win games. The running game makes up for a lot on offense and defense. Especially when you're paying a QB and likely won't have as much talent as you would with a lesser QB contract.

 

[MrChadRico]

Jeff Ireland was responsible for passing on Lane Johnson and picked Dion Jordan instead. So, no, you did not know that about Grier when the Dolphins passed on Lane.

He was the head scout was he not. Let's not pretend that Grier had nothing to do with passing on Lane.

 

[MrClean]

He was the head scout was he not. Let's not pretend that Grier had nothing to do with passing on Lane.

Final say belonged to Ireland. Even though Grier was Director of College Scouting. I seriously doubt, as you sat watching the 2013 draft, that upon seeing the Dolphins pick Jordan over Lane, your initial thoughts were that Grier just does not value the OL.
The only thing that any of us know when it comes to passing on Lane is that Ireland made the call. What anyone else in the war room thought of the decision is pure speculation.

 

[MrChadRico]

Final say belonged to Ireland. Even though Grier was Director of College Scouting. I seriously doubt, as you sat watching the 2013 draft, that upon seeing the Dolphins pick Jordan over Lane, your initial thoughts were that Grier just does not value the OL.
The only thing that any of us know when it comes to passing on Lane is that Ireland made the call. What anyone else in the war room thought of the decision is pure speculation.

I remember thinking the entire scouting department should be fired immediatly, so that included your boy Grier.

 

[MrClean]

I remember thinking the entire scouting department should be fired immediatly, so that included your boy Grier.

Yeah sure buddy.

And Grier ain't my boy.

 

[MARINO1384]

Wasn’t it Tuas contract that had them walk.

Not really Tua’s big money doesn’t start until next season, last year he only made 9 million and this year only 39 million. The Ramsey restructure, Chubb extension and his restructure as well as tyreek extension are the cause for the tight cap as their money has been more immediate

 

[MARINO1384]

Philadelphia Eagles:
Stats: 68% PBWR (5th), 75% RBWR (2nd). 1.9 yards before contact (3rd).
Rank: 1st (PFF Final, Sharp Football 1st)
Performance: Jordan Mailata (96.9 PFF grade, NFL’s best OL) and Lane Johnson (84.5) dominated. Cam Jurgens (70.1) adapted at center, with Landon Dickerson (80.2) elite at guard. They allowed 23 sacks (24th in pass-blocking efficiency, 83.8) and 150 pressures but led run blocking, fueling Saquon Barkley’s 2,102 yards (5.1 YPC, 2nd). Early injuries faded as they peaked late (e.g., 80.2 PFF grade vs. Commanders, Week 16).

Kansas City Chiefs:
Stats: 70% PBWR (3rd), 74% RBWR (4th). 9% pressure rate (8th).
Rank: 5th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 4th)
Performance: Creed Humphrey (88.4 PFF grade) and Joe Thuney (81.5) anchored a top interior, with Trey Smith (75.8) steady. Left tackle rotated between Wanya Morris (60.2) and Kingsley Suamataia (57.5, 7 sacks allowed combined). Jawaan Taylor (66.1) stabilized right tackle. They allowed 12 sacks (3rd-fewest, 3.9% rate) and 138 pressures, aided by Patrick Mahomes’ 2.7-second release. Run blocking lifted Isiah Pacheco’s 1,250 yards (4.8 YPC).

Baltimore Ravens:
Stats: 67% PBWR (8th), 75% RBWR (3rd). 1.0 yards before contact (15th).
Rank: 8th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 9th)
Performance: Tyler Linderbaum (90.1 run-blocking grade) and Ronnie Stanley (78.5). Roger Rosengarten (61.8, 4 sacks allowed) grew at right tackle, with Daniel Faalele and Patrick Mekari steadying late. They allowed 26 sacks (4.7% rate, 5th) but 37.8% pressure rate (25th) due to Lamar Jackson’s 3.2-second holds. Run blocking powered Derrick Henry’s 2,144 yards (5.3 YPC).

Buffalo Bills:
Stats: 68% PBWR (6th), 64% RBWR (24th). 7.5% pressure rate (15th).
Rank: 21st (PFF Final, Sharp Football 22nd)
Performance: Dion Dawkins (77.1 PFF grade) and Spencer Brown (70.5). Connor McGovern (63.9) at center and O’Cyrus Torrence (59.2, 38 pressures) weakened the interior. They allowed 12 sacks (2nd-fewest, 3.7% rate) but 160 pressures (bottom-12), with Josh Allen’s 2.5-second release masking flaws. Run blocking lagged (64% RBWR, 24th), limiting James Cook to 1,130 yards (4.4 YPC).

Cincinnati Bengals:
Stats: 62% PBWR (32nd), 63% RBWR (25th). 41.3% blitz pressure rate (19th).
Rank: 25th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 24th)
Performance: Amarius Mims (64.2 PFF grade) didn’t fix Orlando Brown Jr.’s regression (59.8, 50 pressures). Cordell Volson (58.1) and Ted Karras (66.9) were average, with Alex Cappa (64.5) solid but not standout. They allowed 28 sacks (bottom-10, 5.2% rate) and 170 pressures, despite Joe Burrow’s 2.71-second release. Run blocking was poor (63% RBWR, 25th), with Chase Brown at 950 yards (4.2 YPC).

Miami Dolphins:
Stats: 65% PBWR (12th), 61% RBWR (28th). 0.7 yards before contact (27th).
Rank: 27th (PFF Final, Sharp Football 26th)
Performance: Austin Jackson (68.7) improved, but Liam Eichenberg (56.1) and Robert Jones (57.5) collapsed. Tua Tagovailoa’s 2.33-second release kept pressures at 28% (5th), but they allowed 25 sacks (bottom-10) and 152 pressures. Run blocking was dire (61% RBWR, 28th), with De’Von Achane at 920 yards (4.3 YPC).

Pff little subjective here’s some nerds breakdown for extra context pretty large discrepancies for buffalos rankings

https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/s/OY8jdSzUNy

PFN also had them 4th take it for what it’s worth

NFL Offensive Line Rankings 2025: Insights Into All 32 OLs | PFSN

Our NFL Offensive Line rankings break down all 32 units using our OL+ metric. Where do the Chiefs and Eagles rank ahead of Super Bowl 59?

www.profootballnetwork.com

In any case all sources have Miami as one of the worst in the league

 

[RichmondWeb]

In fairness to the Bears, their expensive OL acquisitions haven’t played a down for them yet.

Their starting OTs are both on rookie contracts, they added IOL Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson this off season and they are the ones making bank.

The Bears are primed to explode this season because of those major upgrades, as well as the obvious coaching improvement.

The Bears are primed to implode as the worst team in the NFCN. Just bad luck but it will be a big surprise if they can get out of the cellar in the NFL's toughest division.

 

[The Ghost]

I agree with the O line part.

However, I’m not sure they are primed to explode, and it’s not certain the coaching improvements are obvious, in spite of the ineptitude of Matt Eberflus. I will believe Ben Johnson is a great HC when he wins anything.. as a HC. The last we saw of him he was calling pass plays thrown by Jamo Williams with the season on the line.. Plus, Williams need to make major improvements.

My wife and her family are all Bears fans, so I follow very closely. We will see, I guess

They were very competitive until the wheels fell off. They had a three game stretch where they lost to the Lions, Packers and Vikings by a combined 7 points.

It’s hard to imagine anyone had a better off season than they did. And they aren’t done yet, as they have strong draft assets, with that 39th pick from Carolina, in addition to their 10th and 41st picks. They can do whatever they want in the draft.

Your Ben Johnson comment was pretty lame. “The last we saw of him”… lol. Johnson did a fantastic job in Detroit annd they are going to miss him dearly. It’s hard to imagine Dan Campbell would’ve made it through 2022 if he didn’t have BJ. Aside from his offensive prowess, securing a top DC like Dennis Allen was a major coup, as was adding Eric Bienemy to his staff.

 

[JamesWsenior]

Pff little subjective here’s some nerds breakdown for extra context pretty large discrepancies for buffalos rankings

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https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/s/OY8jdSzUNy

PFN also had them 4th take it for what it’s worth

NFL Offensive Line Rankings 2025: Insights Into All 32 OLs | PFSN

Our NFL Offensive Line rankings break down all 32 units using our OL+ metric. Where do the Chiefs and Eagles rank ahead of Super Bowl 59?

www.profootballnetwork.com

In any case all sources have Miami as one of the worst in the league

Say PFF out load. Appropriate name for this site and stats. IMO. I guess some people like it though.