I read an article in SI about the Steeler offensive line. They are a pretty tight group who caught a lot of flack early in the season. They are not the best by any means, Roethlisberger got hit a ton, but that o line grew a lot together. I have a feeling they'll stick together.
Kemoeatu gave up 7.5 sacks as a guard last season. That is an abnormally high amount. That said, he is the physical mauler in the run game that Moore just isn't. I think he makes this team tougher in the trenches. His age is a plus as his experience. To be fair to this guy, Roethlisberger holding on to the football ad infinitum accounts for a lot of those sacks. Still, pass protection for whoever our mediocre starter is next season will be key to our success. I hope Callahan can get him in gear if he's the starter. -X-
I played football for a long time, but was a HB/LB. But I'll answer your question the best I can. Run blocking consists of pushing the defenive line players back and creating holes for the running back. Players need to pull and actually move the defensive players back. However, on pass plays, the offensive line cannot go downfield (it is a penalty). The lineman usually stay at the line of scrimmage and try to prevent guys from getting past them. Pass blocking involves more lateral movement from the OL, because the defensive players are using swim moves, spins, and anything they can to get past the OL and get to the QB. In run blocking, the OL can use their sholders and most of their weight/strength to push into the defensive player and attempt to drive them back, where in pass blocking they cannot use all this leverage.
Rex said very explicitly he wanted a run first offense, if this guy adds to our lines ability to push at the point of attack, then he is an upgrade for the scheme of offense we're going to run.
Source: Jets make offer to Kemoeatu February 27, 2009 While most of the attention has focused on Ray Lewis and Bart Scott, the Jets have made an offer to Steelers G Chris Kemoeatu, according to a league source. The offer is believed to be at least $4 million-per-year. They're targeting the massive Kemoeatu (6-3, 344) as the replacement for RG Brandon Moore, who was released yesterday. Kemo is said to be considering an offer from the Steelers. Interestingly, Kemo started at left guard, replacing Alan Faneca, who signed with the Jets last offseason. --- nydailynews
I personally like this signing. He is very young and can develop alongside Brick and Mangold. That is 3 positions on the Oline. With Callahan he can easily get better with the penalties and pass-protection, hell look at what Callahan did with Brick in just one year. Moore was undersized, and had problems with penalties through most of his career (granted last year was better). Definitely feel this is an upgrade, with more upside, IMO.
Jets | Kemoeatu update Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:29:51 -0800 Updating a previous item, Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets will sign OG Chris Kemoeatu (Steelers), barring another team jumping in at the 11th hour. Per league sources, the Pittsburgh Steelers will not pursue the re-signing of Kemoeatu.
Jets Sign Kemoeatu!! We are going to have a BIG ine on the right side.. I like it but am currious to see how he "holds" up in pass protection? Jets | Kemoeatu update Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:29:51 -0800 Updating a previous item, Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets will sign OG Chris Kemoeatu (Steelers), barring another team jumping in at the 11th hour. Per league sources, the Pittsburgh Steelers will not pursue the re-signing of Kemoeatu.
More info on the deal... Jets | C. Kemoeatu offered contract? Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:18:12 -0800 Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets have made an offer to unrestricted free-agent OG Chris Kemoeatu (Steelers), according to sources. The deal is believed to be worth at least $4 million per year, and Kemoeatu, if signed, is expected to replace recently released RG Brandon Moore.
