Monday, November 29, 2010

Did you see the offensive line play yesterday?

The offensive line sent Joe Flacco on a intimate date with the turf yesterday in the Ravens' 17-10 win over the Buccaneers.

Flacco was sacked four times, twice by second year defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. This can likely be contributed to the patched offensive line the Ravens had during the game. Offensive guard Chris Chester was ruled out due to a skin infection on his leg. He has contributed to the solid run game this year; his absence promoted Tony Moll to starting right guard and a noticeable drop off.

On the latter of McCoy's two sacks, he shoved Moll back with relative ease then landed the hit on Flacco. Of course, McCoy did a great job but much of the blame can be placed Moll and of the offensive line. This sack allowance has become an increasing trend in the last few weeks. Flacco has been sacked 13 times in the past four weeks and hasn't completed a game sackless since week 3.

If the Tampa Bay Bucanneers defense, that is currently tied for 28th in the league for number of sacks, can apply vicious QB pressure to Joe Flacco, imagine what the Pittsburgh Steelers defense can do.

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