13. 21. The Seahawks will have a new center this season after losing Austin Blythe in free agency. Losing LT Alejandro Villanueva to retirement wont help, but the pick of Linderbaum should pay dividends even this year. "Obviously when I signed my extension, I said that I wanted to retire here. They brought in guards Billy Turner (GB) and Tom Compton (DEN) on thrifty one-year deals. RT Abraham Lucas, LT Tyler Smith C Ryan Kelly Please check your email for a confirmation. UPDATE: Alex Mack retired and Daniel Brunskill looked to move over from the right guard to replace him but injured his hamstring and is missing time. 16. Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) and center Creed Humphrey (52) and guard Joe Thuney (62) ready for the snap against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. In fact, at one point during the offseason Pro Football Focus had them ranked last in the league. C Connor Williams LG Damien Lewis With free agency kicking off next month and the draft following in April, Seahawks.com is taking a position-by-position look at where the team stands. Every play is like conducting a symphony in the middle of a riot. This is their lowest ranking of the season. OL Kyle Fuller: 55.6 overall UPDATE: Jason Kelce underwent elbow surgery and may not be ready by Week 1 but will be back. UPDATE: Lucas Patrick starts his career in Chicago with a hand injury and no timetable for his return. Seahawks 2022 Position-By-Position Offseason Primer: Offensive Line A position-by-position look at the Seahawks heading into the offseason, focusing today on the offensive line. Early on in the season, he struggled with some penalties. Miami Dolphins Defensive Needs: EDGE, DT, LB, CB. This O-line is already an advantage and is likely to become even better with emerging talent. 1. At left guard, Liam Eichenberg returned to action and played 100 percent of the snaps for Robert Jones. LG Damien Lewis: 71.8 overall 17. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Johnson has not allowed a pressure in the last four games. RG Isaac Seumalo Only Chicago has a worse pressure rate than Atlanta. 14. The Panthers unit was abysmal across the board and ranked near the bottom in all categories. The Seahawks offensive line was supposed to be one of the worst in the NFL this year. This has been a unit that seems worse as a whole than their individual parts suggest. C Graham Glasgow But the Panthers made several moves that give promise to the future, if not the present. UPDATE 2: David Bakhtiari was activated from the PUP list. The Seattle Seahawks have made it to the playoffs largely thanks to the improvement of Geno Smith and the efforts of a magnificent 2022 rookie class. RT Taylor Moton, LT Donovan Smith They rank dead last in pass-blocking efficient on the season. The first-round rookie Tyler Smith will assume the left tackle, but that will have growing pains that impact Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. Cann (two-year, $8.5M JAC). The Jaguars O-line exceeded expectations while the overall team imploded last year. The blocking could be even better if Scherff remains healthy all season. A look back at some of the best photos of Seahawks tackle Duane Brown from the 2021 season. The Seahawks' offensive line is ranked No. RG Quinn Meinerz 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); The impact of a cohesive, capable set of blockers is impossible to overvalue. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Lewis certainly has room to grow, but he will be a focal point of this offensive line for years to come. . 9. The net effect of losing Armstead for the rookie Penning will be a negative this year, and the Saints didnt do anything else to upgrade a unit that struggled last season. Installing the new offense under HC Kevin OConnell may take time to come together. LG Nick Gates 19. RG Will Fries The Lions investment in their offensive line has paid dividends with average or better metrics despite blocking for a mediocre set of offensive skill players. This unit combines for greater results than the individual parts suggest. No starter on the line has a PFF pass-blocking grade below 67.2 for the year. The Titans are tied for the lowest average yards before contact figure in the NFL (0.8 yards). LT D.J. Tampa Bay Buccaneers And yet, while these are the reasons that everything else on the offense works, they incur a high rate of injury and the shifting of blockers in and out of the lineup is usually unnoticed despite the significant bearing on success. Musical chairs on the offensive line continues with the Jets. With the 2020 regular season officially over, Pro Football Focus has released its final offensive. Thuney returned this past week against Denver and didnt allow a single pressure across 44 pass-blocking snaps. RG Brandon Scherff Both LT Tyron Smith and RG Zack Martin went to the Pro Bowl. The Chiefs rebuilt their offensive line last year with five new starters and produced like a seasoned unit. Injuries and effectiveness downgraded the Buccaneers' front five from elite to above-average last season. The Vikings O-line is another average unit and ranked at the bottom in negative runs while Dalvin Cook missed three games and ran less effectively. Tunsil allowed just one pressure against Dallas and. News and notes from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider's press conference following the final day of the 2023 NFL Draft. The offensive line was retooled with free agent Isaac Seumalo and first-rounder Broderick . Theyre also allowing 4.7 yards per rush. Largely viewed as the reason for Russell Wilson's desire to be traded, the group is not as bad as many have made it out to be. UPDATE: Right tackle Mekhi Becton is out for the year with yet another knee injury. Hes still expected to be ready by Week 1 but is missing time learning the new offense. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis Gpg Green Bay Packers Training Camp Day 1 07272022 0020, Nov 27, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) celebrates the teams overtime, Nov 27, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) celebrates the teams overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium. 10. RT Josh Wells, LT Christian Darrisaw RG Nate Davis But they let aging LT Eric Fisher leave in free agency and G Mark Glowinski signed with the Giants. LG Andrus Peat The Dolphins' offensive line drops 12 spots this week, to 27th in the current rankings. Their highest-graded lineman last year, Russell Okung (Broncos), left via free agency. Projected starters Damien Lewis and Phil Haynes will both be free agents next year, clouding the future at both guard spots for the Seattle Seahawks. Rookie Dylan Parham surrendered four pressures against the Rams and finished with a PFF pass-blocking grade of 12.5 on Thursday night. Ball earned a pass-blocking grade of 24.5 across 26 snaps after coming in for Steele. Williams is an elite player holding down the most critical spot, but the rest are either young and learning, or old and holding on. They spent their 1.06 pick on LT Ikem Ekwonu and RT Taylor Moton returns as the lone standout from 2021. RT Lane Johnson, LT Zach Tom A good example of this would be in Week 13 against the New York Giants. Thats not great since Jensen has been a big help in keeping Tom Brady so clean in the pocket. RG Ryan Bates Carolina Panthers Four of the Seahawks' projected starters return from last year after they were 14th in adjusted line yards and 25th in adjusted sack rate. SEAHAWKS, SEAHAWKS LOGO, SPIRIT OF 12, WE ARE 12, BRING ON THE 12, LEGION OF BOOM, 12 and 12S are trademarks of the Seattle Seahawks. Their only additions were G Lucas Patrick (two-year, $8M GB) and drafting LT Teven Jenkins with their 2.07 pick. They nearly doubled the number of sacks allowed in part because there was no Henry to account for in the second half of the year. RT Kelvin Beachum, LT James Hurst The Falcons are in a rebuilding mode with a major change in offensive skill players and havent yet made offensive line a priority. Seattles run defense has collapsed in recent weeks, and they are now allowing 4.9 yards per carry on the season. Seattle takes Michigan defensive end Mike Morris in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Tennessee Titans struggling with discipline:Tennessees line is the third-most penalized group in the NFL they have been flagged 36 times as a group. Minnesota Vikings It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Nobody else is above 62.9. Eric Pocic is expected to take his place. This is an average line but one with youth and depth. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports, Oct 3, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Michael Carter (32), Oct 3, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Michael Carter (32) celebrates his touchdown with center Connor McGovern (60) against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Both rank in the top 10% of edge defenders since 2003, according to Next Gen Stats. C Austin Blythe However, they rank 10th in pressure rate. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports, New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) blocks against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56), New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) blocks against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) in the second half during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Miamis line surrendered just six pressures against the Chargers this past week. The loss of Drew Brees made an obvious impact last year, but the decline in blocking was just as significant for an O-line that had been one of the best in recent years. Cleveland Browns LG Matt Feiler Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has expressed the desire to bring both tackles back, and the 36-year-old Brown, who appeared in his fifth Pro Bowl, and second as a Seahawk, following the season, said he doesn't plan on retiring, and that if things can work out financially, he'd love to finish his career in Seattle. (AP Photo/Justin Berl), November 13, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) during, November 13, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi's Stadium. Another LSU Tiger who is active on this offensive line is C Ethan Pocic. Andrew Thomas has allowed three sacks this season, and they have all come in the last three weeks. But they lost G Tom Compton to the Broncos and starter G Laken Tomlinson to the Jets. UPDATE: Nick Harris is expected to miss the season with an injury to his right knee. RG Michael Onwenu The Tennessee Titans had the best run defense in the NFL this season, surrendering just 76.9 rush ypg and 3.4 yards per carry. 31. Chicago's line ranks seventh in PFF run-blocking grade on the season. Heres how their rotation of offensive linemen graded out for the year: LT Charles Cross: 63.7 overall RG Alex Bars Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports, December 19, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) during the, December 19, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Baltimore Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley is still healing from the ankle injury that ended his season and hes the difference-maker in the group when healthy. The offense enters the fourth year under HC Kliff Kingsbury with the same O-line that isnt any advantage but doesnt hurt the team. George Fant moves over to the right and Duane Brown was signed in free agency to take over the left side. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is congratulated by the offensive line after scoring a, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is congratulated by the offensive line after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. 21. The play of this offensive line starts with Duane Brown as he has the most prominent position on the pass blocking line. C Drew Dalman This is still a good line, but not as elite as was expected. Philadelphia Eagles The Packers O-line played well last year despite numerous injuries but they lost G Lucas Patrick to the Bears and G Billy Turner to the Broncos. Today we kick things off with the offensive line, and tomorrow we'll turn our attention to the defensive line. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The G-Men drafted Evan Neal (1.07) from Alabama, who was one of the top lineman in the draft and hell slide into the right tackle. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. This is not an offensive line that can withstand injuries. Cann and Andrew Norwell but signed RG Brandon Scherff (three-years, $49M) from the Commanders. 29. New Orleans Saints Seahawks offensive line ranked among league's worst in pass protection Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans. And the Raiders didnt change much up other than drafting RT Alex Leatherwood with their 1.17 pick, who should go through growing pains as a rookie. Strange didnt allow any pressure on Monday night against the Cardinals, the fourth time all season he has kept a clean sheet in pass protection. 1. It is not the reason the offense is suddenly misfiring. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports, Seattle Seahawks guard Damien Lewis (68) blocks during a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 13,, Seattle Seahawks guard Damien Lewis (68) blocks during a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko), Nov 27, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) runs on, Nov 27, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) runs on to the field before the game at Bank of America Stadium. In 2019 he was a pretty weak 50.2 splitting his time at center and right guard . The Patriots rank third in pressure rate as a defense (38.7%). Now that the 2021 season has officially come to an end with Super Bowl LVI in the books, it's time to look ahead to an offseason that will help shape the Seahawks' fortune in 2022. UPDATE: Tyron Smith suffered an avulsion fracture in his knee and will be out at least until December, it at all. But they added new starters C Austin Blythe (one-year, $4M KC), and rookies LT Charles Cross (1.09 pick) and RT Abraham Lucas (3.08 pick). Fortunately, the Cowboys are comfortable with C Tyler Biadasz and T Terence Steele moving up as replacements. The Jets rank top-five in pressure rate (37.9%) despite blitzing at the second-lowest rate (16.2%). 13, down two spots from the week before. Reporter Corbin Smith ranks his top guards. 108 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. His ability to protect Wilsons blindside has allowed this offense to be explosive at times. New England Patriots, 33% 30. RT Abe Lucas: 68.5 overall 8. RG Trey Smith RT Morgan Moses, LT Trent Brown New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk (71) work on offensive line drills during a New Orleans Saints training camp session at the New Orleans Saints Training Facility. Both LT Tyron Smith and RG Zack Martin went to the Pro Bowl. . RG Gabe Jackson Between the 2014 and 2021 seasons, the Seattle Seahawks had their most yards of total offense in a season in 2015, with 6,058 yards. No line has allowed fewer total pressures than the 71 the Panthers have given up over the season. Against the Giants, Mailata had arguably his worst game as a pass-blocker all season and still didn't allow a sack. The unit bounced back last year, holding down Top-5 marks in nearly every blocking metric. During the Russell Wilson era, many felt that the one position group that held this team back was the offensive line. RG A.J. But while Jackson and fellow veteran Duane Brown were able to make 33 of 34 starts between them, the rest of the line dealt with injuries and COVID-19 absences that hindered the ability of that unit to function at its highest level. Washingtons line ranks 30th in PFF pass-blocking efficiency, surrendering 159 pressures on 502 pass-blocking snaps, but they rank 22nd in pass-block grade. C Bradley Bozeman left for the Panthers, but the Ravens used their 1.25 pick on talented rookie Tyler Linderbaum as the new center. Denvers line still ranks sixth in pressure rate this season, but they are average in the run game. Jimmy Garoppolo enjoyed a clean pocket while keeping Trey Lance mostly on the bench. C Jake Brendel They spent their 1.24 pick on Tulsas Tyler Smith who will likely move from tackle to starting guard. LG Rodger Saffold He may not make it back for Week 1 but should show up sometime in September. RT Ryan Ramczyk, LT Laremy Tunsil C Jason Kelce This unit will need to further develop both Biadasz and Steele, and get the rookie Smith up to speed, so theyll likely improve as the season progresses. Seahawks.com reporter John Boyle reflects on the 2021 season and hands out some Seahawks 2021 Season Honors. New York Jets The Giants O-line has defied all attempts at improvement in recent years, and theyre back again this year with what should prove to be upgrades. The same five return including Pro Bowler Orlando Brown, and the pair of starting rookies from last year in C Creed Humphrey and RG Trey Smith for what should be even better play in their second season. Seattle Seahawks, 34% 29. C Nick Martin Tennessee Titans. RG Wyatt Teller Hurst and Ramczyk have PFF pass-blocking grades of 74.9 or better on the season. C Andre James The same offensive scheme remains with minimal upgrades in skill players. RT George Fant, LT Bernhard Raimann That includes missing LT David Bakhtiari for all but one game while recovering from an ACL injury in 2020, and his healthy return makes a major impact. 2) 2. The knee injury for Ryan Jensen was more severe than initially hoped and he may miss the season. 7. Jake Brendel was the back-up center last year and will likely end up taking the spot. C Jon Feliciano Without further delay, here's the ranking of all 32 NFL offensive lines in the 2016 regular season: 1. C Luke Fortner The rookie Justin Fields experienced more NFL sacks than anyone and was pressured about one in every three times he tried to pass. The Bills only short-fall with their O-line last year was yards-before-contact, but their backfield has been one of the least effective for several seasons and the offense is devoted to passing the ball and letting Josh Allen add as a rusher. Overall, their offensive line finished the season on the lower end of PFFs rankings. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Chicago defeated Houston 23-20. And that was with the loss of both running backs and a passing effort that struggled despite starting the 1.01 pick of the draft in Trevor Lawrence. The Bengals came within a field goal of winning the Super Bowl, but the offensive line wasnt a star in the process. The unit remains above average but should drop a notch at least earlier in the season while replacing Whitworth and getting the rookie Bruss up to speed. Arcuri (61) during mini camp at Cal Lutheran University. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Follow @DMDorey C Connor McGovern HC Matt Rhule enters his third season, but he needs to get much more from his O-line if he hopes to see a fourth year. Miamis line ranks eighth in PFF run-blocking grade as a unit, giving them an obvious direction to pivot as an offense going forward. RT Josh Ball, LT Kolton Miller And yet he gained 1,200 rush yards to rank No. Green Bays offensive line has allowed the third-lowest pressure rate in the NFL despite frequent personnel changes over the season. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Mason Cole (61) and quarterback Kenny Pickett, Nov 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Mason Cole (61) and quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) take the field to warm up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. Seattle takes Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh in the 7th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Seahawks are taking a lot of risks with their offensive line heading into the 2016 season. Disastrous lines, or even disastrous weak-link mismatches, can determine the outcome of games, while strong units provide an incredible advantage to an offense. With Brown and Shell both set to become free agents when the new league year begins in March, the Seahawks could potentially be looking at replacing one or both starting tackles depending on what takes place, not to mention that Pocic too is headed towards free agency. Los Angeles Rams C Ben Jones Neal coughed up eight total pressures against the Eagles for a PFF pass-blocking grade of 20.2 despite playing 52 of the 64 possible snaps. Improvement from second-year quarterback Jones will help the blocking and in turn, the run results since this unit should easily be above average when rushing the ball. 5 among OTs) Top pass-blocking grade: RT Jack Conklin, 88.5 (No. They lost G Jon Feliciano to the Giants but added G Rodger Saffold from the Titans for an upgrade that will benefit the rushing effort. Smith allowed four pressures and was flagged twice, one of which negated a deep touchdown. RT Evan Neal, LT Dennis Daley RT Chukwuma Okorafor, LT Jonah Williams O-lines deal with injuries, new coaches and schemes, depth chart moves, schedule challenges and the effects of when new quarterbacks and running backs are used. RG Chris Lindstrom Seahawks offensive line considered 14th best in latest Pro Football Focus' rankings. The offensive line allowed just four total pressures against Tampa Bay this past week. Hell be ready for Week 1. RT Kaleb McGary, LT Jedrick Wills Jr. Seattle Seahawks: For the second straight year, John Schneider and Pete Carroll nailed the draft. They have allowed 90 pressures from 440 pass-blocking snaps. Stepping down from Russell Wilson is a significant concern for the offense, but the O-line should show at least incremental improvement in pass protection. The Titans O-line enjoyed Top-10 marks in all categories for 2020, but then fell back dramatically in several areas. Chicagos offensive line ranked 31st in the NFL to start the season and has just climbed into the top 10 one of the biggest transformations in the NFL. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 12, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; The Los Angeles Chargers offense lines up against the Washington, Sep 12, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; The Los Angeles Chargers offense lines up against the Washington Football Team at FedExField. Theyve rebuilt the right side from the center out and start three new linemen who should all be significant upgrades. RT Lael Collins, LT Terron Armstead Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports, Aug 13, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; The Washington Commanders offense lines up against the Carolina Panthers, Aug 13, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; The Washington Commanders offense lines up against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField. They posted Top-10 stats in nearly every O-line metric. Worse yet, the Bears are in a full rebuild with new HC Matt Eberfus and the O-line didnt make it to the top of the list of needs in the offseason. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports, Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. UPDATE 2: David Bakhtiari was activated from the PUP list. Seattle takes New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. RT Nicholas Petit-Frere. They also brought on RT Morgan Moses from the Jets on a three-year, $15M contract. The only Pro Bowler for Tennessee last year was RG Rodger Saffold who left for the Bills, and RT David Quessenberry left in free agency. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Phil Haynes, a 2019 fourth-round pick who has battled injuries throughout his young career, made his first two career starts late in the season, one at each guard spot and put together two strong performances. Indianapolis Colts @PFF_Linsey's final 2020 NFL offensive line rankings , Next. Seahawks offensive line ranked outside top 25 by PFF going into Week 4 Tim Weaver October 1, 2022 12:00 am PT The Seattle Seahawks have two exciting young offensive tackles starting for. They added cornerback Devon Witherspoon and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the first round as the Russell Wilson trade continued to pay dividends. Seattle takes LSU guard Anthony Bradford in the 4th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. C Creed Humphrey The pass blocking was better than expected, though it became a short game of pitch-and-catch between Ben Roethlisberger and Diontae Johnson. RT Brian ONeill, LT Charles Cross This is a business, and you don't know quite how it's going to shake out, everything is not in my control, so we will see how that plays out.". Learn more about Auburn outside linebacker Derick Hall, who the Seahawks selected with pick No. The Rams O-line rated Top-5 in all passing metrics in their journey to a Super Bowl victory. LG Cordell Volson The 2023 NFL Draft starts Thursday, and it's a particularly exciting one for the Seahawks, who have two first-round picks, including No. 2 min read. RT Spencer Brown, LT Josh Jones But they used their first-round pick on Cole Strange to fill in for Mason. In particular, LT Duane Brown is having one of his best seasons. Indianapolis Colts RG Kevin Zeitler . The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The Buccaneers sent RT Tristan Wirfs, C Ryan Jensen, and G Ali Marpet to the Pro Bowl. . LG Ezra Cleveland 20) Seattle Seahawks Seattle's offensive line has been in sharp focus throughout this offseason. Seattle Seahawks 2023. Clevelands offensive line was responsible for six penalties last week against the Bengals, an absurd volume of negative plays. He has a chance to earn himself consideration as the teams long-term left tackle. Jason Smith-Njigba (Seahawks, WR, No. Day 3: The Panthers have invested in improving their offensive line over the last several seasons and continue to do so with Zavala here. The Cards swapped aging G Max Garcia for younger G Will Hernandez with the Giants as a minor upgrade. C Tyler Biadasz They can generate pressure all across the defensive front. The Vikings blocking has improved at least incrementally on pass plays and theyve invested in their line with LT Christian Darrisaw (1.23), showing promise as a rookie last year and adding Wyatt Davis (3.23) for depth, along with G Ed Ingram (2.27) this season. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) on the line, Sep 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) on the line of scrimmage before a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium. Quenton Nelson is one of the best offensive linemen in all of football when healthy, but he earned a 69.7 overall PFF grade this year and a 62.0 pass-blocking mark. They added C Conner Williams from the Cowboys for a two-year, $14M contract and LT Terron Armstead from the Saints on a five-year deal worth $75M while only losing a little depth with T Jesse Davis leaving. LG Nick Leverett Chicago has by far the least effective pass rush in the NFL, generating pressure on just 20.0% of snaps. Onwenu has one below-average pass-blocking grade all season and has surrendered eight pressures across almost 500 snaps of pass protection. 20. The Seahawks last year averaged more than nine rushes per game out of the shotgun formation, averaging 5.3 yards per carry, and ran out of the shotgun formation 13.5 times per game in 2020, Wilson . Tyreek Hill may have left, but Patrick Mahomes should have plenty of time to find new targets. RT Trey Pipkins, LT Dion Dawkins (Updated August 15, 2022). Bringing in Carson Wentz may not positively affect the blocking since the Colts O-line dipped in pass blocking metrics last year. The Cowboys vaunted offensive line was decimated by injuries in 2020, and they became average with a constant rotation of replacements. 1 across the board for pocket protection metrics. Chicago's offensive line ranked 31st in the NFL to start the season and has just climbed into the top 10 one of the biggest transformations in the NFL. The Giants are installing a new offense so it will take some time for this group to hit their optimal performance, but the Giants yet again are trying to improve and appear to be on the right track. The Rams line has allowed 158 total pressures on the season, the fifth-most in the league. Welcome To Seattle Sweepstakes | Enter To Win! 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