This is a simple review of the best NFL lineman who is also a best NFL running back. You might think it's a little easy to go from one level of football to another, but I assure you it is not. There are so many different skill positions in football, that reviewing the best NFL offensive lineman for each position can take a lot of patience. I'll give you a brief synopsis of what I think of the best NFL running backs, best NFL tackles, best NFL tight ends, and best NFL wide receivers before going on to my final NFL offensive line positions. Now please keep in mind that this is a subjective review based on my own opinion.
The best NFL running back is obviously Leggie Cargil. Cargil is a best NFL left tackle and has played right tackle his entire career. He is the best NFL running back because he is dependable on his arm, runs good routes, is a streaky runner, and is a great blocker. So please take a moment to realize that no matter which NFL team you play for, you cannot count Cargil out as the best offensive lineman in the league.
The best NFL running back is obviously Jamaal Williams. As an RT, Williams is absolutely phenomenal. He has more upside as a pass-rusher than as a pure run-blocker, and he has consistently been one of the best NFL runners over the last three years. Right tackle is probably the best position to put Williams at, and he fits in perfectly at the position with the Eagles.
If you're looking for the best NFL offensive linemen by position, then you definitely want to consider Laommod K. Obennah. He has been extremely successful as a quality run-blocker and strong interior passer. It is somewhat of an unneeded position for the Eagles right now, as they are loaded up front with talent at every other position. That being said, Obennah is a quality blocker and he has proven himself to be a very good pass-blocking option as well.
A player I've been watching since he entered the league is rookie Trent Edwards. He has been excellent as a run-blocker and as a pass-catcher, catching everything that crosses his path. One of the best players on the field right now is rookies Michael Oher and Isaac Sopoaga. They are both solid run-blitzers and extremely effective in the open field as tackles. You may have heard about Oher and Sopoaga's two guy techniques (or inside and outside techniques, depending on which side they're playing) and I'm sure that will be covered more in later articles.
Here's one more quality run-blocker in the making, and it's a kid from Georgia by the name of Bradley Pinion. His name just sounds like an NFL offensive lineman, but he's actually a safety at North Carolina. The best offensive lineman in the nation this year might be Pinson in terms of pure athleticism and arm strength. However, Pinson isn't as strong as other prospects because he needs so much work with his technique. That's why he needs the help of a Summery and a zone blocking system.
As far as best offensive tackles go, I've got my finger on the pulse of the draft. Florida's Clint Gannaway is considered one of the best prospects in the draft because he has excellent arm strength and is athletic enough to play tackle in the trenches. He will also need to add good lower body strength, and that's where the new workout program by Rich Brooks is best suited.
The last quality we're looking for is pass protection. Right now, the NFC has some pretty solid defensive tackles, but none stands out as a potential candidate to start right away. That's where the scouting reports come in. You have to look for workouts and videos from coaches like Nick Saban and Scot McClain to determine who will end up being the best prospect. Remember, the best lineman in NFL draft history was a tackle from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and that guy is Jonathan Vilma.
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