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Offensive Line Performance

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I recently found published stats (Sacks Allowed, Penalties, etc.) for Offensive Linemen at the Washington Post website.  The numbers are from STATS, Inc.  Here's the main numbers:


Name (Position)

Sacks Allowed

False Start Penalties

Holding Penalties

Sam Baker (LT)

1.5

2

2

Justin Blaylock (LG)

0.5

1

0

Todd McClure (C)

0.5

0

0

Harvey Dahl (RG)

2.5

0

1

Tyson Clabo (RT)

1.0

0

0


They also include Yards from Sacks Allowed, total Penalties (including Personal Fouls, etc.) and Penalty Yards.  For an example, here's the link to Harvey Dahl.  I also like to use Football Outsiders O-Line stats.  Through Week 8, the Falcons are #8 in Adjusted Line Yards (Run Blocking), and #4 in Adjusted Sack Rate (Pass Protection).  Their website also gives ranks for ALY in 5 running directions: Left End, Left Tackle, Mid/Guard, Right Tackle, Right End.  They are above average in every direction except Left Tackle and Mid/Guard.

These numbers, taken together, seem to imply that Tyson Clabo has been the best performer along the O-Line so far this season.  Is he worthy of a long-term extension (he's 28), or is Garrett Reynolds going to be in that spot next year?  What should Dimitroff do to improve the middle of the line?  I will try to remember to update these numbers at the end of the season.

This FanPost was written by one of The Falcoholic's talented readers. It does not necessarily reflect the views of The Falcoholic.

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