The Greatest Position Never Seen: The Offensive Line

By Andrew Nason
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: December 23, 2009

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... be a Hall of Fame position. Or a sexy position.

But, it is the most important.

Think about it.

Without a solid offensive line, the following can't happen:

  • Your quarterback can't get off a good throw.
  • Your running back and fullback can't get a hole to run through.
  • Your punter will get blocked every time.
  • Your kicker will get blocked and never hit the field goal because it's too far away.

“We are offensive linemen, part of the O-line. Five guys working as a unit within the football team to establish the tempo and demeanor of the game. Our job description doesn't sound fun, interesting, or flashy, nor should it. Those who know football know the game is won or lost in the trenches, along the line. We start the play and if we are good we finish it. We are the O-Line, we set the examples, we "LEAD FROM THE FRONT.”
-- Grey Ruegamer(Offensive lineman for the New York Giants)

Well said. True too.

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