This Philadelphia Eagles offensive line might be their best in franchise history; and it’s all thanks to Chip Kelly!
No, really…
Back in 2013, Kelly hired offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, and now he’s the longest-tenured member of the Eagles’ coaching staff. If anyone needs proof that all offensive line success is a direct reflection of cohesiveness from repetition, that’s this Eagles line. Three of the five starters played together back in 2017.
All five starting offensive linemen are ranked within the top ten according to PFF.
The Eagles offensive line is a brick wall 🧱 pic.twitter.com/bv7clWpKPl
— PFF (@PFF) February 6, 2023
Over the last two playoff games, the front five hasn’t allowed a single sack or even a quarterback hit; only allowed nine hurries!
Right tackle Lane Johnson and center Jason Kelce have only given up a combined 22 total pressures on 600+ pass-blocking snaps each. Both guards Landon Dickerson and Isaac Seumalo have only given up a combined two sacks all season.
Left tackle Jordan Mailata is the technically the worst offensive lineman on the team (blown blocks, per SIS) and yet he’s still the fourth highest graded (88.8) zone run scheme blocker in the league, according to PFF.
This offensive line has protected Jalen Hurts and has given Miles Sanders some of the biggest gaps to run through all season. Let’s dive into why this Eagles offensive line is so difficult to beat!