The Seahawks offensive line hasn’t had much occasion to make the highlight reel these last 12 years or so. Last night provided a true glimmer of hope for this unit, though. While Seattle lost to the Steelers 32-25 in the team’s first preseason game of the year, the performance of the offensive line was extremely encouraging – especially when it came to run blocking.
Observe the first run blocking snap of rookie right tackle Abe Lucas’ NFL career. Lucas blows the defender far off the line and eventually winds up literally rolling over him.
Abe Lucas in his first run play in an NFL uniform.
Took his man to the watershed and threw him down the river. Sheesh.
I’m guessing he wasn’t all too happy about giving up the pressure the play before. pic.twitter.com/zZaoF0Btj2
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As a team, the Seahawks averaged over six yards per rush attempt – in large part thanks to the efforts up front. Both Lucas and Charles Cross are getting good reviews for their initial work.
In pass protection this group held up, as well. Seattle allowed three sacks and four QB hits but most of those were on the quarterbacks.
