Orlando Pace erased opposing players.
Not figuratively, the way an all-time great left tackle neutralized a pass rusher or tackler. Literally, in the St. Louis Rams’ offensive meetings.
"(Offensive coordinator) Mike Martz would always put an ‘X’ on Orlando’s man," teammate Torry Holt said this week, "as if to say, this guy doesn’t even exist. Everyone is sitting there, like, damn, he’s really good. It makes you want to step up your game — ‘Man, I want Coach to be able to put an ‘X’ on my guy.’’
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Holt wasn't exaggerating.