The rules of the current pro football are simple. You get yourself a franchise quarterback. You get guys on your team who can harass the opposing quarterback and bring him down. Then, to protect your own investment at offensive signal caller, you put five big guys in front of him to protect him. Every NFL team knows this. Every Philadelphia Eagles fan and fan of every other team knows this. The 2019 NFL Draft is upon us, and the subject is taking center stage again.
The offensive line is big business in the NFL. Every year, we’re seeing teams invest more money into guys who can clear holes in the running game and keep their quarterback upright in the passing game.