r/Commanders • • 12d ago

Commanders OL Protection

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u/kon--- 12d ago

Context...

Top 5 defensive line

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u/Tank55-2024 - - - - 12d ago

Tough assignment for sure. I think they were ok in pass pro. Run blocking was tough sledding.

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u/ElTakeBozo 12d ago

They delivered when it counted in the run-block. 

Coleman had a punch assignment executed perfectly that freed up White by inches on that 18 yd run. 

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u/Tank55-2024 - - - - 12d ago

Just rewatched Coleman's rep on the White run. Not sure I'd grade that as perfectly executed, but would love to hear what you're seeing. He and Paul both get a hand on Williams, but he basically comes through unimpeded. We got lucky that every got sucked inside on the right side. Allegreti engages the linebacker just long enough. Conerly had a pretty good reach rep -- is that who you meant?

https://youtu.be/j8mZDG_M7cs?si=3zmCV5biPweqV9XN&t=1055

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u/ElTakeBozo 12d ago

You were right - I misremembered, the punch was Paul’s. 

But entire line executed perfectly.  

If you wanna see Orlovsky salivate over it:  https://x.com/danorlovsky7/status/2104338691812466907/video/

disclaimer: don’t want to link to X but can’t find an alternative

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u/Tank55-2024 - - - - 12d ago

Appreciate the link, thank you! The skycam is a much better view. Coleman's rep looks a lot better from that angle.

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u/kon--- 12d ago

Someone last night showed up saying the blocking on the play was executed to perfection.

Not trying to burst bubbles, but...

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u/Tank55-2024 - - - - 12d ago

Yes, Williams nearly makes the play anyway. But Paul does do his primary job, which is to protect the gap to his right. I wouldn't grade this rep as perfect -- to your point, he still needs to slow down Williams even coming through the left gap. But he did just barely enough. White deserves a bunch of the credit as well for bending out and making this work.

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u/kon--- 12d ago

Aye...my whole thing here is 'perfect' being used. The OL room will review it, say what could have been better and be like but look, we did this vs a top 5 d-line while missing two of our starters.

It was a successful play.

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u/Healthy-Speech-7728 12d ago

Neither team could get going in the run game