Branden Albert > Ryan Clady

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Fatality, donks.

http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog...-the-afc-west/

Denver Bronco

Biggest Drop Off

Ryan Clady: From +13.8 to -23.6

We’ve always had something of a different take on Clady from watching every one of his snaps since entering the NFL. He made his name by not giving up a sack as a rookie, though that stat really hid the total amount of pressure he gave up. Still, he got better and better, and put forth a fine 2010 … so what happened this year? The 12 penalties certainly hurt, and he wasn’t terrible with his pass blocking, but Clady continues to struggle to do much of anything in the run game. The option and Tebow caught teams off guard and bought the Denver line more credit than it warranted, so with a full season to figure it out, opponents are likely to make Clady’s struggles all the more evident if he doesn’t improve.

Kansas City Chiefs

Most Improved

Branden Albert: From -10.8 Pass Blocking, to +8.9 Pass Blocking

In some respects, Albert looked like a guard playing tackle his first three years in the league. You can’t say that anymore after a drastic turnaround in performance that saw the Chiefs’ left tackle finish the year in fifth position in our Offensive Tackle Pass Blocking Efficiency ranking, giving up just 24 combined sacks, hits, and hurries. A year earlier, that number was 40 (on 59 fewer pass blocks) – an indication of how far he has come.

[TonyR]

To the extent true it's mostly because of Clady's injury. Starting to look like maybe he'll never be what he could have been...

[cmhargrove]

Originally Posted by TonyR

To the extent true it's mostly because of Clady's injury. Starting to look like maybe he'll never be what he could have been...

Don't give up on Clady yet. Give him a true year to heal and see where he stands. Also, any "professional" that writes a critique of an O-lineman should always look at the guys playing right next to him on the line. In Clady's case, Zane Beadles. When you can't count on the guy next to you, you compensate and often get out of position.

Also, Clady was brought in to protect Cutler and our high flying passing game. To change from that to the "best run offense in the NFL" is quite a change, and quite an accomplishment.

Finally, look at our receiving corps and QB familiarity. Tebow just flat out hheld the ball too long. Many of these things should be addressed in the offseason.

And, Albert is still a Chief, so take that for what it's worth.

[TonyR]

Originally Posted by cmhargrove

Don't give up on Clady yet...

Good points, and hope you're right.

[Peoples Champ]

Originally Posted by TonyR

To the extent true it's mostly because of Clady's injury. Starting to look like maybe he'll never be what he could have been...

ya ACL's are terrible on such large dudes like clady

[TDmvp]

[Heyneck]

Originally Posted by TDmvp

[Kaylore]

Ryan Clady had a pretty good year facing some incredible pass rushers and playing next to the worst guard in the league. If he could play next to a good guard like Branden Albert he would rate way better. I don't think anyone really gets how terrible Zane Beadles is. BTW the same site that rated Clady rates Beadles as the worst starting lineman in the league.

[bowtown]

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Ryan Clady had a pretty good year facing some incredible pass rushers and playing next to the worst guard in the league. If he could play next to a good guard like Branden Albert he would rate way better. I don't think anyone really gets how terrible Zane Beadles is. BTW the same site that rated Clady rates Beadles as the worst starting lineman in the league.

Llama thinks you are a bully when you say mean things about Beadles.

[Kaylore]

Originally Posted by bowtown

Llama thinks you are a bully bigot when you say mean things about Beadles.

FYP

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Ryan Clady had a pretty good year facing some incredible pass rushers and playing next to the worst guard in the league.

Yes, he had an awesome year, so awesome that he ranked 66th out of 76 tackles.

You = idiot.

[Heyneck]

Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Yes, he had an awesome year, so awesome that he ranked 66th out of 76 tackles.

You = idiot.

[fontaine]

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Ryan Clady had a pretty good year facing some incredible pass rushers and playing next to the worst guard in the league. If he could play next to a good guard like Branden Albert he would rate way better. I don't think anyone really gets how terrible Zane Beadles is. BTW the same site that rated Clady rates Beadles as the worst starting lineman in the league.

Unfortunately, I do.

[Swedish Extrovert]

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Ryan Clady had a pretty good year facing some incredible pass rushers and playing next to the worst guard in the league. If he could play next to a good guard like Branden Albert he would rate way better. I don't think anyone really gets how terrible Zane Beadles is. BTW the same site that rated Clady rates Beadles as the worst starting lineman in the league.

Beadles has the tools. He just always looks lost.

[cmhargrove]

Originally Posted by Mightysmurf

Beadles has the tools. He just always looks lost.

Unfortunately, knowing where to be is often the most important tool.

[lonestar]

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Ryan Clady had a pretty good year facing some incredible pass rushers and playing next to the worst guard in the league. If he could play next to a good guard like Branden Albert he would rate way better. I don't think anyone really gets how terrible Zane Beadles is. BTW the same site that rated Clady rates Beadles as the worst starting lineman in the league.

Yet the local media thinks Zane is much improved. Wonder who is correct.

Considering he played all spots on the OL last year except OC. Just maybe he will show even more improvement next year with a full year under his belt.


As for clady IIRC at one point was tied for the most holding calls of any OL guy in the league. a few on running plays

Not so sure he is all that.

The year before I gave him a pass because of the knee. Hoping they do not give him a monster contract to keep him around.

[CEH]

Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Fatality, donks.

http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog...-the-afc-west/

If you aren't being paid by an NFL team for your accessment you are just another blogger IMO

BFD given the mid season complete reveral in offense

[Bronco Rob]

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[Peoples Champ]

Originally Posted by Bronco Rob

https://twitter.com/#!/bfett81

How did you get that picture of bob? I always wonder?

[Bronco Rob]

Originally Posted by Peoples Champ

How did you get that picture of bob? I always wonder?

http://loz.craigslist.org/

[Dedhed]

Originally Posted by Peoples Champ

How did you get that picture of bob? I always wonder?

I always wonder if it's actually Bob. Then I get the chills and leave the mane for awhile.

[pricejj]

Beadles was rated as a 4th round prospect coming out of college.


Ben Hamilton was a better prospect 11 years ago, and was picked in the 4th round. He also had the benefit of playing right next to Tom Nalen.

[Powderaddict]

So Bob, if your line is better, your QB is better, your defense is better,etc,..

Why did Denver end up winning a playoff game while the chefs watched on their TV's?

[Tombstone RJ]

Clady is not the same player he was before the knee injury. He's a very middle of the pack talent now. Hopefully this is due to still not being 100% because of the knee, but I doubt it.

I bet he gets a whole lot better as his current contract comes to an end. Just saying...

[Baba Booey]

Offensive Tackle Blocking Efficiency Rating?

Go piss up a flagpole.