Jaguars right tackle Jawaan Taylor isn’t getting the buzz his rookie season as other teammates on the team’s roster. Realistically, that’s a good thing. How many offensive linemen in the NFL do you know that are making headlines every week? Playing in the trenches is a thankless job for most NFL players. Blocking premier pass rushers, stopping the interior line, opening lane for the run game and making sure the pass protection is better with each snap.
For rookies, the acclimation to the next level is tough. In most cases, defensive linemen are bigger, stronger and faster than the ones they faced in college.