Which offensive lineman is playing the best in 2005? - The Orange Mane

Bronco LB 59 · 10-24-2005, 05:00 PM

They are playing really well as a group, especially in the run game. It's a tough call to distinguish one from the others, I really like how Lepsis, Hamilton and Foster have played and Nalen is still the leader in the middle. Hamilton is the badest 280 pounder in the NFL on the offensive side of the ball.

Kaylore · 10-24-2005, 05:04 PM

I vote for Ben. He gets to the second level, which is hard by itself, but what distinguishes him is he keeps pushing the linebacker/safeties away from the runs. that's impressive.

Rock Chalk · 10-24-2005, 05:10 PM

Matt Lepsis.

Havent heard his name once this year, thats a good thing.

baja · 10-24-2005, 05:12 PM

Lepsis

Those that said it was a mistake to switch him to the left side were WRONG

baja · 10-24-2005, 05:13 PM

I COULDN'T GET THE GAME yesterday but I read Foster handled Stran all day. is this true?

Clockwork Orange · 10-24-2005, 05:41 PM

I went with Foster. His progress has been impressive.

And yes, he handled the slimmed down Strahan quite well.

elsid13 · 10-24-2005, 05:43 PM

Nalen, he set the attuide and the spirt for the group.

ludo21 · 10-24-2005, 05:44 PM

Foster, he has been very good all year. He has let up a couple sacks, but he has mainly dominated any DE hes been up against.

Ben is right there too because like Khan said he cpnsistenly gets to the second level and opens the hole up even bigger.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 10-24-2005, 06:29 PM

Tough choice, but almost everyone of the long runs by Bell and Anderson have been to the left side, on a right handed team. Foster is going to be very good, but I would have to tip my hat to Hamilton and Lepsis.

Phantom · 10-24-2005, 07:02 PM

I voted Lepsis. But give it up for Coop! He's doing well.

TheReverend · 10-24-2005, 07:36 PM

Hamilton... he's going to be a great replacement for Nalen... his hand placement and technical proficiency are phenomenal... for his size to be doing the things hes been doing this year is unbelievable.

wabbit · 10-24-2005, 10:12 PM

I don't think Hamilton will replace Nalen...I think the intention is for Chris Myers to be groomed to take over for Nalen...assuming he demonstrates that he has the right stuff.

I know the coaches were worried about taking the chance on waiving Myers, but the feeling was that kicker Paul Ernster would be claimed (at the time) & the Jerry Rice saga had yet to play out to it's conclusion.

There just wasn't anyone else that they thought they might not lose if waived.

Hamilton is a terrific L Guard, maybe the best in Denver since Keith Bishop...and he was undersized (even by 1980's standards).

I think they have him right where they want him.

ludo21 · 10-24-2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wabbit

I don't think Hamilton will replace Nalen...I think the intention is for Chris Myers to be groomed to take over for Nalen...assuming he demonstrates that he has the right stuff.

I know the coaches were worried about taking the chance on waiving Myers, but the feeling was that kicker Paul Ernster would be claimed (at the time) & the Jerry Rice saga had yet to play out to it's conclusion.

There just wasn't anyone else that they thought they might not lose if waived.

Hamilton is a terrific L Guard, maybe the best in Denver since Keith Bishop...and he was undersized (even by 1980's standards).

I think they have him right where they want him.

Why all the talk about Hamilton being moved to center then? Just rumors?

Myers taking over center would be a better idea IMO as well.

wabbit · 10-24-2005, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ludo21

Why all the talk about Hamilton being moved to center then? Just rumors?

Myers taking over center would be a better idea IMO as well.

Hamilton is listed as a back-up center on the depth chart.

I guess the feeling is that, because he IS so smart & good, he could step in at center when Nalen retires & the position wouldn't miss a beat.

Remember, center is the QB of the O-line. Nalen is masterful at calling defensive stunts & blitzes, so whoever eventually takes over will have a critical job to fill.

Rascal · 10-24-2005, 10:48 PM

I like the idea of having Myers at center and Hamilton at guard personally. With us facing more 3-4's I think Myers would have a better chance against the bigger NT's then Hamilton would.

Our tackles are playing well and the interior has played better then I had thought. Still think we could use an upgrade though at guard on the strong side. Hamilton can play the fast side with Lepsis, but I don't think Carlisle is enough of a grader (although he has done...well this year) to compliment Foster on our power side.

View Poll Results: Which O-lineman is playing the best football in 05?
Matt Lepsis	8	25.00%
Ben Hamilton	11	34.38%
Tom Nalen	3	9.38%
Cooper Carlisle	0	0%
George Foster	10	31.25%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

10-24-2005, 05:00 PM	#1
Bronco LB 59 Ring of Famer Keep your head up dog Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leucadia CA Posts: 6,068	Which offensive lineman is playing the best in 2005? They are playing really well as a group, especially in the run game. It's a tough call to distinguish one from the others, I really like how Lepsis, Hamilton and Foster have played and Nalen is still the leader in the middle. Hamilton is the badest 280 pounder in the NFL on the offensive side of the ball.

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10-24-2005, 05:04 PM	#2
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,004 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	I vote for Ben. He gets to the second level, which is hard by itself, but what distinguishes him is he keeps pushing the linebacker/safeties away from the runs. that's impressive.

10-24-2005, 05:10 PM	#3
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,940 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Matt Lepsis. Havent heard his name once this year, thats a good thing.

10-24-2005, 05:12 PM	#4
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,743 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	Lepsis Those that said it was a mistake to switch him to the left side were WRONG

10-24-2005, 05:13 PM	#5
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,743 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	I COULDN'T GET THE GAME yesterday but I read Foster handled Stran all day. is this true?

10-24-2005, 05:41 PM	#6
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	I went with Foster. His progress has been impressive. And yes, he handled the slimmed down Strahan quite well.

10-24-2005, 05:43 PM	#7
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,076	Nalen, he set the attuide and the spirt for the group.

10-24-2005, 05:44 PM	#8
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,898 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Foster, he has been very good all year. He has let up a couple sacks, but he has mainly dominated any DE hes been up against. Ben is right there too because like Khan said he cpnsistenly gets to the second level and opens the hole up even bigger.

10-24-2005, 06:29 PM	#9
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Tough choice, but almost everyone of the long runs by Bell and Anderson have been to the left side, on a right handed team. Foster is going to be very good, but I would have to tip my hat to Hamilton and Lepsis.

10-24-2005, 07:02 PM	#10
Phantom Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,179	I voted Lepsis. But give it up for Coop! He's doing well.

10-24-2005, 07:36 PM	#11
TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 32,960 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	Hamilton... he's going to be a great replacement for Nalen... his hand placement and technical proficiency are phenomenal... for his size to be doing the things hes been doing this year is unbelievable.

10-24-2005, 10:12 PM	#12
wabbit Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Aurora Posts: 5,449	I don't think Hamilton will replace Nalen...I think the intention is for Chris Myers to be groomed to take over for Nalen...assuming he demonstrates that he has the right stuff. I know the coaches were worried about taking the chance on waiving Myers, but the feeling was that kicker Paul Ernster would be claimed (at the time) & the Jerry Rice saga had yet to play out to it's conclusion. There just wasn't anyone else that they thought they might not lose if waived. Hamilton is a terrific L Guard, maybe the best in Denver since Keith Bishop...and he was undersized (even by 1980's standards). I think they have him right where they want him.

10-24-2005, 10:48 PM	#15
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	I like the idea of having Myers at center and Hamilton at guard personally. With us facing more 3-4's I think Myers would have a better chance against the bigger NT's then Hamilton would. Our tackles are playing well and the interior has played better then I had thought. Still think we could use an upgrade though at guard on the strong side. Hamilton can play the fast side with Lepsis, but I don't think Carlisle is enough of a grader (although he has done...well this year) to compliment Foster on our power side.