PFF 2014 Offensive Line Rankings

[perrykemp]

I know everybody here loves PFF (ok I jest). They released their 2014 OL full year rankings.

Cowboys are ranked #1 (4th best pass blocking, 2nd best run blocking, 2nd best in penalty ranking) overall.

Read More here: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/01/08/2014-pff-offensive-line-rankings/4/

1. Dallas Cowboys (4th)

Pass Blocking Ranking: 4th, Run Blocking Ranking: 2nd, Penalties Ranking: 2nd

Stud: He’s just a notch below the top tackles, but not by much. Tyron Smith (+21.6) is a rock in pass protection and can have his way with you in the run game.

Dud: Move along. There is nothing to see here. They all, at the very least, had good years.

Breakdown: Years of building through the draft paid off in spectacular fashion. It was already a pretty good line, but the selection of Zack Martin pushed them over the edge. Strong in pass protection and opening up running lanes that would get me to 1,000 yards, the Cowboys were a true joy to watch. Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together

 

[MichaelWinicki]

PFF ratings are garbage.


I mean they sit home on their arses, watch games and give us their opinion on how good a player is or not... who do they think they are?




Oh.

 

[perrykemp]

PFF ratings are garbage.


Might as well get that in before someone else does.

Agreed that they are less than ideal. Which ratings system do you prefer Michael?

 

[DeaconMoss]

4. Green Bay Packers (10th)

Pass Blocking Ranking: 1st, Run Blocking Ranking: 14th, Penalties Ranking: 8th

Stud: You could pick either guard, but we’re going for T.J. Lang because his work in the run game is more impressive.

Dud: He’s no longer with the team but it was a disaster whenever Derek Sherrod got on the field. A -10.1 grade over 142 snaps is terrible.

Breakdown: The tackles are both strong with their pass blocking, but the highlight of this unit is the interior where they create movement in the running game and are as consistent as any time in pass protection.

 

[perrykemp]

4. Green Bay Packers (10th)

Pass Blocking Ranking: 1st, Run Blocking Ranking: 14th, Penalties Ranking: 8th

Stud: You could pick either guard, but we’re going for T.J. Lang because his work in the run game is more impressive.

Dud: He’s no longer with the team but it was a disaster whenever Derek Sherrod got on the field. A -10.1 grade over 142 snaps is terrible.

Breakdown: The tackles are both strong with their pass blocking, but the highlight of this unit is the interior where they create movement in the running game and are as consistent as any time in pass protection.

The Packers have the #1 pass blocking OL doesn't surprise me. They shutdown the Lions great DL with a gimpy Rodgers and I saw some plays during the season very much some of the Cowboys plays where Rodgers had 5-10 seconds to throw the ball.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Agreed that they are less than ideal. Which ratings system do you prefer Michael?

For what they are I think they're fine.

No, they do not know the play, nor the blocking assignments, but if they see a Parnell still in his stance when a DE blows around the end or if they see a guard pull out on a sweep and totally miss the linebacker... well lets say you don't have to be Norman Einstein to figure out that player sucked on that play.

 

[erod]

These rankings are completely bogus. I have no idea why so much attention is paid to them.

 

[LOBO7]

And Ive seen Romo have the same 7-10seconds at times.
Face it these teams are similar in many ways.

 

[Aven8]

Whatever happened to just the eye test!! It's worked out pretty good for me all these years!

 

[Yakuza Rich]

PFF ratings are garbage.


I mean they sit home on their arses, watch games and give us their opinion on how good a player is or not... who do they think are?




Oh.

I see what you did there.






YR

 

[Zimmy Lives]

PFF ratings are garbage. I mean they sit home on their arses, watch games and give us their opinion on how good a player is or not... who do they think are? Oh.

Why do I feel dirty and insulted?

 

[ScipioCowboy]

PFF ratings are garbage.


I mean they sit home on their arses, watch games and give us their opinion on how good a player is or not... who do they think are?




Oh.

You got a problem with what I do, ******?

 

[reddyuta]

And Ive seen Romo have the same 7-10seconds at times.
Face it these teams are similar in many ways.

agree,Rodgers literally could scan the field twice on some plays.

 

[Macnalty]

At some point they will have it figured out with their software until that happens it is not very trustworthy and more closely associated to the National Enquirer in terms of entertainment.

 

[darthseinfeld]

We weere 4th last year I believe