A few days ago, I posted an article talking about how the Colts struggled last season versus bigger offensive lines. This led me to question, what exactly goes into the making of a good offensive line? In order to answer it, I spent way too much time collecting data that would help shine some light on the subject.
Is it weight?
“Offensive linemen need to be fat” seems like an archaic statement, especially in today’s NFL where linemen are more athletic than ever. However, due to basic laws of physics, if an offensive linemen is heavier, he will be harder to move around.