Comments on: Bruce Arians: Cards offensive line not as bad as advertised

By: chieftain6

chieftain6 — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:20:06 +0000

Anyone who thinks a returning Levi Brown will improve the ‘O’ line, is in serious denial.

Levi Brown was regularly held out as the WORST offensive lineman in the NFL by virtually every sports pundit. I believe they were right.

Now when and how did ole’ Levi improve during his recovery?

This religious belief is amazing.

Go figure.

By: steelerben

steelerben — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:26:16 +0000

The Cardinals offensive line isn’t as bad as advertised. It is worse.

By: fthrvic

fthrvic — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:29:31 +0000

If you break the season into 2 halves, the Cards OL made tremendous strides in the 2nd 8 games compared to the 1st 8 games. Potter was basically thrown in at left tackle in the middle of the Packers game and held the position for the rest of the year.

Find me another team that had 2 rookie tackles and didn’t struggle? They may be out there, but I doubt it’s the norm.

I’d like to believe Arians, but I wouldn’t pass on OL help with the 7th pick.

By: enrifer

enrifer — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:06:03 +0000

He’s right it’s the QB’s that are bad, not the o-line.

By: davisbm49

davisbm49 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:02:22 +0000

I see Andre Smith in their future…..

By: dwoofer

dwoofer — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:59:48 +0000

Maybe it’s the usual bluffing (read: lying) that goes on just before free agency and draft day, to throw other teams off from what the Cards want to do.

By: steelbydesign

steelbydesign — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:25:04 +0000

I feel sorry for whatever QB ends up in Arizona.

You saw how many hits Luck took last season, and Big Ben the years before that. Arians loves plays that take a long time to develop which get his QB killed.

By: heyzeus143

heyzeus143 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:00:18 +0000

Arians has never been part of a time with a good offensive line, ask Big Ben

By: karl422

karl422 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:42:26 +0000

Levi Brown will save the Cards line next year! He wasn’t that good when healthy. I just don’t see them passing on Eric Fisher. He would make a big improvement to the OL.

By: dioalice

dioalice — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:24:24 +0000

Bruce is correct that with Levi Brown back, they won’t be as bad. As a Cardinals fan for 40 plus years, last year’s line was as bad as I’ve witnessed.

That said, a change in philosophy and schemes was needed. Out with Russ Grimm as OL coach and in with Coaches Arians and Moore. Keeping a back into block will help. Getting Brown back will help. Multiple receiver groupings and tight end packages will help.

If you give Kevin Kolb time, he can be effective. There is no QB (current or past) that would have been successful in Arizona these past few years given the line play.

By: flaccotoboldin

flaccotoboldin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:00:52 +0000

I dont see why you all aren’t trusting Arian’s opinion.

He did a great job with the Colts last season whose offensive line and team overall was/is a hot mess (they will fall back to earth some this year)

In addition, he did a great job in Pittsburg with the Steelers offense and managing their subpar offensive line, although having Big Ben helps.

In any case, they need a system that manage the talent they have on the line better. I think Arians will do that.

And this is coming from a Ravens fan.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:15:25 +0000

“Bruce Arians: Cards offensive line not as bad as advertised”

Arians was then seen entering an optical store.

By: Iknoweverything

Iknoweverything — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:57:52 +0000

that statement alone should tell you that Arians doesn’t have a clue how to be a head coach.

The guy is a career assistant coach, who had a once in a lifetime streak of luck with a team playing on emotion and way above their level.

Then the inept Bidwells hire him based on the pedigree of others and the fanbase blindly follows the ineptness.

Can anyone say Romeo Crennel 2.0 ?

By: packerbackernj

packerbackernj — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:36:44 +0000

He’s seen worse in Pitt…no if only he can get a mobile qb … Hello, Geno . Welcome to Arizona!

By: truths4all

truths4all — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:33:54 +0000

Levi Brown has PROVEN over the years that his feet are too slow and his pass blocking technique is sub-par. He has never been able to consistently handle any of the elite speed rushers.

With that said if BA plays him at either tackle spot, what will BA say when Brown again produces his normal bunches of illegal procedures by twitching or moving too early in hopes of compensating for his too slow feet and when the QB gets blasted again because of Brown’s poor technique?

Yes, I want to know if BA will still declare that the OL is not that bad?

By: rboutote

rboutote — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:56:45 +0000

Well when you have 4th string QBs and no-name RBs going up against Seattle and SF’s D-lines 4 times I think he has a decent argument.. Just sayin. But the line was bad last year.

By: theuglitruth

theuglitruth — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:31:40 +0000

Any one who has the games on DVR, and can look stats up in a computer and has a brain can see that Arians is correct. The 1st eight games vs. the last eight games is night and day. Once they put Nate Potter in at LT….it was a big difference. Massie also improved significantly as well.

By: coltzfan166

coltzfan166 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:02:27 +0000

Arians: “Yea guys they’re not THAT bad.”

By: whoknowsnothing

whoknowsnothing — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:01:08 +0000

I want Kolb to say that!

By: Corey W.

Corey W. — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:54:14 +0000

says the captain of a sinking ship

By: djjackson81

djjackson81 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:47:53 +0000

As much as Arians says its not hat bad I still think Snyder can be replaced. You can’t tell me the Cardinals would pass on Warmack if he is still there at 7. After the comments by coach what would AZ do at 7 if not on the OLine? I hope this isn’t the ground work being layed down for a QB at 7. Yikes, if not the OLine then a defensive stud or what?

By: fitzmagic1212

fitzmagic1212 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:38:29 +0000

i respect bruce but come on man