Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by dj43:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by NCommand:
Great news.
MASSIVE upgrade for the run game.
Staley will be an upgrade for sure. If McGlinchey turns our to be a run upgrade over Brunskill, it will be awesome. Brunskill was very good in the run game. His ability to hit the correct opponent at the second level was terrific. I am tempted to say that if McGlinchey plays as well as Brunskill has, the run game will be trucking.
I know I have been a big supporter of Brunskill in the OL thread, but the kid has earned it. IMO, he will be the starter at RG next year.
McG is a much better run-blocker. He's an elite level OT in the run game...Brunskill was the 10th ranked pass-protector via PFF (take that for what it is). I also think Kyle limited the passing game a little with both backup tackles in there. We will find out tonight
I also agree Brunskill has earned a roster spot and very well could be the starting RG next yr. Great problem to have!
This is not a "hill to die on" but here are the PFF grades for the three tackles for PP and run blocking and snaps:
Brunskill - PP = 81, run = 66, snaps = 284
Skule - PP = 52, run = 73, snaps = 452
McGlinchey - PP 70, run = 56, snaps = 283.
McGlinchey had a good year, a year of promise last year, but did not have a very good start this season. Hopefully part of it was due to an injury that was slowing him down and he will be ready to ball tonight.