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Giants left with only four O-Linemen after Will Hernandez’s COVID diagnosis sends rest homeWhen you hear the phrase “history repeats itself,” you usually think of some time in the distant past being relived — not last week. ...

Let's all say a prayer for Derek Carr as he stares at a possible all-backup O-line SundayHere is where the NFL is now with COVID-19. This Sunday, the Raiders’ franchise quarterback very well could be counting on an entire offensive line made up of backups....

It’s Hard to Socially Distance When You’re an Offensive Lineman – College Football Cancellations BeginWelcome to this circus, Big Ten....

The Time Dave McKenna Played Offensive Tackle

Our beloved colleague Dave McKenna tells good stories. He’s done a lot of cool shit, met many weird people in weird ways, and had his run-ins with the law. And after selfishly squirreling all his stories away in Slack and our brains for years, we’ve realized we have a societal obligation to share....

How Smart Coaches Are Overcoming The NFL's Offensive Issues

When the NFL season got off to an ugly-ass start, the diagnoses came quickly and confidently: a lack of good quarterbacks, fewer quality offensive linemen emerging from the college ranks, reductions in offseason practice time and padded practices, defenses that are catching up. None of these root ca...

Reports: Patriots Fire OL Coach Dave DeGuglielmo After Line Is Overrun By Broncos

That Patriots have fired offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo, according to Ian Rapoport and confirmed by ESPN, one day after the Patriots’ offensive line was repeatedly pummeled in the AFC Championship game. The Broncos won 20-18 mostly on the strength of their pressure, as they hit Tom Brady 20 t...

What Is A Chop Block, Anyway, And Why Was Last Night's Call Against Seattle A Bad One?

Barry wrote earlier about the safety Niners coach Jim Harbaugh declined in last night's game. The safety would have made the score 15-6 rather than 13-6, and would have pleased those who wagered on the Niners (who were -7 at most books) and vexed those who wagered on the Seahawks. Barry also noted...