Offensive line ascends the ground attack
As for the other side of the ball in the trenches, the interior line has taken a noticeable step in the right direction with Tyler Linderbaum.
The splash free agent signing showcased his worth for first day of pads at the point of attack. He was assisted inside by Spencer Burford and Jackson Powers-Johnson, as the trio continues to get a lot of snaps together.
And who’s been the main beneficiaries of their blocking? The running backs, of course.
Ashton Jeanty and rookie Mike Washington Jr. both broke off for a few gains in team period and individual period. It’s also worth nothing the two backs have been productive as pass catchers as well.
“Today was the first day you really wanted to see my guys,” running backs coach Omar Young said after practice, “Without the pads, it’s real easy to kind of go through the deals, it’s more of a mental process. But today you got to see the physicality. I love how we attacked today.”
