Opinion Man gets in the trenches with the offensive linemen
Nobody has a better 1-2 punch at OT than Jacksonville
By Ron Pollack, Editor-in-chief
May 17, 2000
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| Opinion Man takes a look at offensive linemen: I think we could be hitting a golden age for offensive tackles.
Tony Boselli, Jonathan Ogden, William Roaf, Walter Jones and Orlando Pace are a
sensational handful of tackles. And all five could very well get better before all is said
and done.
I love the fact that the Jaguars have a player the quality of Leon
Searcy to serve as Boselli’s complementary bookend. Nobody has a better 1-2 punch at
offensive tackle than Jacksonville.
Once Saints RB Ricky Williams starts piling up the yards, you’ll
start hearing about OT Kyle Turley more and more.
I really like the futures of young OTs John Tait (Chiefs), L.J.
Shelton (Cardinals) and Tra Thomas (Eagles).
As young Cowboys OLs Flozell Adams and Solomon Page continue to
improve, don’t forget to credit Cowboys’ OL coach Hudson Houck for the work he
has done.
Cowboys OG Larry Allen dominates his position more than any player in
the NFL.
Not enough has been made about how much OG Adam Timmerman helped the
Rams’ offensive line last season.
It’s absolutely astonishing how well Titans OL Bruce Matthews
continues to play.
It just doesn’t seem right that Dermontti Dawson is no longer
the top-rated center in the game. Even the great ones have to deal with age sooner or
later.
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