Try NFL Sport Channel Seach:
Selected searches:
NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: April 21, 2009
Here I will break down the reasoning behind why this position is such a pivotal part of any offense and why they are so overrated.
Skills of the left tackle
Left tackles are known for exceptional athleticism for their size and are asked to match the top pass rushers in the game step-for-step. This combination of size, athleticism and power are quite rare.
Left tackles are also known for their tremendous power in the running game and offenses will often run the majority of their running plays to the left, also known as the defensive weak side.
Why do left tackles need to be so good?
First, the obvious reason is that most teams spend more time running to the left. Another reason is the fact that they are protecting th...
Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com