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Message: [QUOTE="IthacaMatt, post: 4219217, member: 405"] My biggest concern in the line play is the change in focus from run-first, to pass-first. I think it's the right move, but hear me out. When you run block, it's all about firing off the ball. "Less talented" (less quick) but still "strong" linemen can get push on a defense. It's momentum and leverage and physics. Pass blocking is retreat on the snap, not initiating contact, and it's a different mindset, different technique, obviously. Our OL coach turned these guys into capable run blockers, for the most part, until injuries wore us down. Teaching pass blocking is going to be new muscle memory, new technique, stripping it down and starting some of the teaching over. That may cause a couple hiccups in line play on the offensive side. [/QUOTE]