Top 10 rookies through NFL Week 1

[DKphin]

[h=3]8. Laremy Tunsil, G, Dolphins[/h] Tunsil got a sizable test right off the bat with the Seahawks’ defensive line, and he delivered admirably. The former Ole Miss standout had some issues in pass protection, allowing a hit and two hurries, but that’s considered a drastic upgrade in Miami. It was the run game where Tunsil shined, earning the highest run-blocking grade of any rookie offensive lineman.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-top-10-rookies-through-nfl-week-1/

 

[Eesti]

Steen was something like the 8th highest rated center last week as well.

 

[Danny]

Tunsil did allow his guy to block that FG try thought.

Ozzy rules!!

 

[artdnj]

Tunsil will be what we had hoped. Steen could be a diamond in the ruff. Imagine our luck if Steen proves to be a really good center?

 

[FSU Truth]

Tunsil will be what we had hoped. Steen could be a diamond in the ruff. Imagine our luck if Steen proves to be a really good center?

Could save the team money in a year or two, but he does have his limitations...

 

[artdnj]

we'll see. I'm not a Pouncey fan to be honest, not saying he isn't good or very good but just not special like I see in some centers around the league. That being said, if Steen works out we have at least a guard or back up center and any starting caliber lineman on this team is a plus. I was pretty happy with the pass pro now I want to see some run blocking so we can get some ground gains to soften the box.

 

[gregorygrant83]

I don't know if it's possible for a center bracketed by poor guard play to look great, which has been the case with Pouncey in recent years. We'll what it looks like when he gets back. I think some of the dislike of Pouncey from some people has more to do with non-football issues.

 

[artdnj]

I think the poor guard play may be a very strong point...hope so. My real issue with him is that I never see a drop in performance when he's out regardless of guard play, kind of telling. I hope he comes back soon though, good problem to have.

 

[xXwarXx]

we'll see. I'm not a Pouncey fan to be honest, not saying he isn't good or very good but just not special like I see in some centers around the league. That being said, if Steen works out we have at least a guard or back up center and any starting caliber lineman on this team is a plus. I was pretty happy with the pass pro now I want to see some run blocking so we can get some ground gains to soften the box.

I've never understood the love for pouncey either, for my money if I'm spending big money for a center, it needs to be someone who clears the way for running backs constantly. That ain't pouncey.

 

[circumstances]

i love tunsil graded out ok in the run game.

future dolphins hall of fame offensive lineman (fingers crossed).

 

[Danny]

Pouncey is good on screens as he can use his speed(good for a center)but as far as run blocking he's just average. When he played guard that year he was horrible. I never could understand taking a center at 15. I mean even Stevenson was drafted in the 2nd round but ireland was a moron and then they give him an extension with a raise to make it even worse. We don't know what we got with Steen yet but I bet he'll give us 100% all the time and hopefully will stay healthy

Ozzy rules!!

 

[Lionstone]

I don't know if it's possible for a center bracketed by poor guard play to look great, which has been the case with Pouncey in recent years. We'll what it looks like when he gets back. I think some of the dislike of Pouncey from some people has more to do with non-football issues.

Take a careful look at where Steen ends up on the first sack where there is a delay loop back to the center. He completely vacates the center of the pocket. He ends up outside of the right tackle. What is a center doing outside of the tackle when it is not a screen. Wow! That was a very badly blown assignment where Tunsil received the blame.