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With Tua being a lefty is the RT position more important?

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I'm asking as nobody has really mentioned it. Blindside is coming from the right. We got Jackson at LT with the 18th pick but I'm thinking RT is just as or more important.
 
In the modern NFL defenders are position-less to a degree. Guys like Van Noy (for example) can play either side outside with their hand in the dirt, either side standing or even interior DL in pure pass rush scenarios. In some ways that has lowered the demand for a “blind-side” protector and increased the demand for competent interior players. Which is how a guy like Flowers can get $10M per year to play LG. Guys like Brees, Brady and Rodgers play the worst when pressure is coming up the middle in their face. I think the OL as a unit is more important than just having a good RT.
 
In today’s NFL all 5 positions on the oline have great value.

The OGs are more important than ever with how dominating DTs have become as pass rushers.

OTs are as important as ever with the quality of DEs from both sides.

And the OC is in my option very underrated given how cerebral they need to be.

Tua’s blind side is incredibly important so I get your point, but trust me he can get destroyed getting hit directly in the face too.
 
Just seems the teams only weakness (if the FA and Draft picks perform) is that RT spot.
 
foozool13 said:
In today’s NFL all 5 positions on the oline have great value.

The OGs are more important than ever with how dominating DTs have become as pass rushers.

OTs are as important as ever with the quality of DEs from both sides.

And the OC is in my option very underrated given how cerebral they need to be.

Tua’s blind side is incredibly important so I get your point, but trust me he can get destroyed getting hit directly in the face too.
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I agree for the most part. But it is easier to see pressure in your face compared to anticipating it from your back.

You want your QBs eyes downfield as long as possible.
 
Apparently Tuas decision making, accuracy and quick release is changing football as we know it. He only needs a center. They’re moving the guards and the tackles out wide to set up blocks for receivers. It’s a quasi-Samoan offense.
 
That's the conventional wisdom.

And it has been mentioned a lot.

Your LT can be your best offensive lineman, but it would behoove the team for the RT to excel at pass blocking if your QB is a lefty.

Fortunately, our first round pick says he can play both, so we can always do what we need to do.
 
lurking said:
Apparently Tuas decision making, accuracy and quick release is changing football as we know it. He only needs a center. They’re moving the guards and the tackles out wide to set up blocks for receivers. It’s a quasi-Samoan offense.
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This would be funny if it weren't for my belief that if someone didnt spoke fun at it, posters here would post this and the thread would be 10 pages long.
 
The most important job on the OL is protecting the QB's blind side.

So, YES.
 
Um, you guys do realize that Tua ISN'T a lefty don't you?
 
Not much to continue with. Simply put he is right handed. His dad was left handed and he forced Tua to throw with his left hand. To the best of my knowledge, he does everything else the same as a right handed person would.

Slim mentioned he is more susceptible to pressure from his left side. So I honestly believe people are off base claiming we need a right tackle to protect his blindside.

You are free to reach your own conclusions.
 
Russ57 said:
Not much to continue with. Simply put he is right handed. His dad was left handed and he forced Tua to throw with his left hand. To the best of my knowledge, he does everything else the same as a right handed person would.

Slim mentioned he is more susceptible to pressure from his left side. So I honestly believe people are off base claiming we need a right tackle to protect his blindside.

You are free to reach your own conclusions.
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That has nothing to do with anything.

He throws left handed, regardless of which hand he uses to eat, shoot a gun, or wipe his arse. When you throw left handed, your left shoulder and foot are back, your right side is lined down field, your chest is turned toward the left, and your back it to the right tackle side of the line. In that position, it is much harder to see the DE coming around the right tackle, since much of that action is behind you. Since you can't easily see what's happening on the right tackle side of the line, you need a good right tackle to protect your "blind side."

Has NOTHING to do with how you hold your fork or jerk your bologna.

That's the point of discussion here.
 
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