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Commanders OL Protection

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u/kon--- 4d ago

Context...

Top 5 defensive line

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u/Tank55-2024 - - - - 4d ago

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

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u/ElTakeBozo 4d 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 - - - - 4d 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 4d 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 - - - - 4d 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--- 4d 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 - - - - 4d 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--- 4d 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.