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Originally Posted by neverlooking
Sort of, but there won't be 5 of 5 OLinemen working together in a new system for the first time together. If it's only 3, it won't be all that bad.
Harris is a known good run blocker, and it's a good problem that Wade is the other newbie to the ZBS.
Also, the TE's are vet's of the ZBS, Russell has worked it, Fargas (if healthy) and both HB's are vet's, the whole system isn't new, etc.
Also, the whole offensves system isn't new with coaches as it was in '06 and '07. There's less overall to teach.
It's quite different.
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You are correct it's not all five, but when you add two new elements it means there will be a learning curve, communication factors and confidence in the guy. That's why having an offensive line that works as a unit for a few years is critical. Look at all the elite line units in the league, they've played together for sometime and even when you replace a guy it takes a period of adjustment.
I've also noticed you have now added the caveat of "If healthy" in several of your recent posts. As I suggested a long time ago that variable can derail even the best laid plans...
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