Vaitai is coming off a career-high 76.2 run block grade, but his pass-blocking grade of just 55.2 since 2016 ranks 84 out of 94 qualifiers, so that remains a major question mark. Vaitai and Decker along with the young guards drafted. Nobody is sure how well rookies like Stenberg and Jackson will transition, and Vaitai is a solid run blocker who as is pointed out might need a boost in the passing game. As it stands today, this group seems weaker than having Graham Glasgow in the mix himself, which is obvious given how solid and stout Glasgow was up front for the team. 16th overall is where the team was placed, and it has everything to do with the big questions on the right side of their renovated line. Nevertheless, the group has seen a mental shift toward toughness, and that might mean they are able to finish the season ranked higher than this when all is said and done. Let’s examine the NFC North’s O-line units heading into 2020: Vikings’ fans will be the first to tell you that uncertainty along their offensive line has been one of the more frustrating elements of this team in recent years. The Packers return four of their five starters on an offensive line that appears to be the clear-cut best in the NFC North. The release of guard Josh Klein was an unexpected one, leaving the left guard spot potentially in the hands of Pat Elflein -- who has struggled to find any semblance of comfort in his career to this point. 31 NFL writers for The Athletic voted on the top five NFL stadiums and the bottom five NFL stadiums. The 2020 offseason has been one of positivity for the Bears, most notably bringing in Nick Foles at quarterback to compete with Mitchell Trubisky and naming Juan Castillo their new offensive line coach. Minnesota is looking at potentially starting Dru Samia, who played just 31 snaps as a rookie in 2019 at right guard, and Garrett Bradbury, another player who’s still getting a feel for center heading into his second year. The addition of rookies Jonah Jackson and Logan Stenberg at guard should also help the O-line become more physical.”. Rookies Jonah Jackson and Logan Stenberg were added in the draft. Lions - Packers Unsung Hero of the Week: T.J. Hockenson holds it down.
3. One of the positives for the Vikings’ O-line comes in the form of right tackle Brian O’Neil, who could open up some room for Dalvin Cook to run in 2020. : Jeff Davidson (Offensive Line) and Brian Stewart (Defensive Backs) Owner/Chairman: Martha Firestone Ford. You basing your ranking on an unknown commodity. If there’s one thing the Lions need it’s more physicality to help the running game and more consistency in pass blocking. Read more on how the Detroit Lions' defense fared against the Green Bay Packers. Comfort is always conducive to the success of a QB, but it’s the gentlemen on the offensive line that don’t always get their due praise. Offensive line.

Kyle Long and Bobby Massie both dealt with lingering issues, while the Bears experimented with switching up the look of their line by switching James Daniels and Cody Whitehair. Executive VP of Football Operations/General Manager: Bob Quinn.

Last week, PFF’s Mike Renner ranked the Detroit Lions offensive line at number 8 in the NFL. They have a budding star in Kenny Golladay, a solid No. Taylor Decker has really come into his own as a great left tackle, and Frank Ragnow isn’t far behind at center, but because of the hodgepodge that makes up the right side of the line, Detroit is toeing the line (pardon the pun) with the bottom-third of these rankings. The 60-year-old coach with 24 years of experience has preached consistency -- something the Bears' O-line lacked a season ago. Detroit Lions coaches explain usage of Tracy Walker, Will Harris—and why it will continue. At right guard, third-round pick Jonah Jackson was our favorite pass protecting guard in the draft, and he has the all-around game to step right in as a starter.

Should the Detroit Lions have drafted defensive tackle Derrick Brown instead of Jeff Okudah? Entering into the season, it’s fair to have the Lions lower. Additionally, Tyrell Crosby could be in the mix if the team elects to use him at guard instead of tackle, but he figures to slot in at tackle for the team in 2020 given the newfound depth at guard after the draft. A few short months ago, the interior of the defensive line looked like it would be the strength of Detroit's roster. Detroit’s offensive line has been re-made this offseason, and the changes should theoretically help the team moving forward with getting tougher in the trenches. If the Lions can find both of those elements from their new offensive line, they will be in good shape moving forward this coming season. Opposite of Massie is Charles Leno Jr., who the Bears are hopeful will have a resurgence this fall at left tackle.

Recently, Pro Football Focus writer Steve Palazzolo rated every offensive front in the league, and when it came to Detroit, the Lions were near the middle of the pack. His combination of athleticism and maturity has placed a twinkle in the eyes of Lions fans.

Vaitai has had his fair share of ups and downs, but his most successful moments in this league have come when consistently playing right tackle. Getty Read more on the challenges faced by Matt Patricia's defense and if he will make the decision to change his scheme following two consecutive losses. Taylor Decker and Matthew Stafford gesture during an Eagles vs. Lions game. The left side feels a bit more secure, with veteran Taylor Decker protecting Stafford’s blind side at left tackle and Joe Dahl coming off a season in which he allowed just three sacks at left guard. Change isn’t always a positive thing, but adding two mid-round draft picks—Jonah Jackson and Logan Stenberg—to the competition could certainly elevate the play of the unit. The Bears (22nd) and Vikings (23rd) have some serious questions about their offensive line. The Lions have more depth and interesting players up front which could make the offensive line the spot to watch the rest of the offseason. And Detroit should be able to offer him that opportunity. Offensive Scheme: West Coast. Open thread: If Matt Patricia goes, should Bob Quinn stay? 2.) Erik Schlitt of Lions Wire. Chicago can be hopeful that 2019’s lackluster performance was perhaps a by-product of some of the injuries that the team faced. 1. “The questions are on the right side, where Halapoulivaati Vaitai signed for $45 million over five years to start at right tackle,” Palazzolo wrote.