O line play is terrible these days. There just are not enough humans that have the size and athleticism to handle the freakish athletes that play d line in the nfl.
I’ve heard speculation that part of the reason O-Line play isn’t as good is because during the last Collective Bargaining Agreement there’s stipulations against live o-line vs d-line drills. This might even mean they can’t work on basic fundamentals like pad level, footwork, positioning even at 1/2 speed.
And it’s only going to get worse. The physical toll it takes to be a good OL is insane. You’re putting your body through eating hell, trying to maintain a 300+ pound frame, and you hope you can have a career that lasts longer than 1-2 years? That’s insanity. Starting at the lowest levels, no parent is trying to put their kid through that when there are other options on the field.
