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A Special Player - Iggles Blitz
“@BrandonThornNFL — Based on last year’s film this is pretty undeniable. We should start having the conversation about Lane being the best RT of all time sooner rather than later.” Brandon evaluates OL/DL play. He studies line play on a daily basis so this isn’t a flippant opinion. He’s not an Eagles fan. Brandon doesn’t have an agenda. He studies the tape and makes his evaluations. Let’s talk about what makes Johnson special. He has good frame at 6-6. He weighed 303 at the 2013 Scouting Combine, but is well above that now. The Eagles list him at 325. Johnson has 35-inch arms, which is the kind of length you want for an OT. Johnson is a freak athlete. Remember that while he was in junior college Johnson played TE and even QB. He grew from an athletic guy with some size to a freakish combination of size and athleticism. Johnson played strictly OL at Oklahoma and was great for two seasons. He played both RT and LT and was great on both sides. Much of OT success is based on footwork. Johnson’s kick-slide doesn’t look real. His feet are incredibly quick and also balanced. He’s able to move back quickly, but also stay under control so that he can handle the power of the rusher. Johnson’s ability to move and achor is insanely good. Big men aren’t meant to be that quick and that strong.
Pelissero: Eagles LT Lane Johnson eyes extensive playing career beyond 2025 | ‘The Insiders’ - NFL.com
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details the latest statement by Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Lane Johnson and his sentiment to play for many years to come.
Lane Johnson and his rotating cast of right guards continues - NBCSP
The left side of the Eagles’ offensive line is manned by Jordan Mailata at left tackle and Landon Dickerson at left guard. They’re two of the best offensive linemen in the NFL and they’re best friends on and off the field. It’s a perfect setup. The right side of the Eagles’ offensive line? It’s manned by All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson and an ever-revolving cast of characters lining up at right guard next to him. “Honestly, I feel bad for Lane,” Mailata said this spring. “Lane does a hell of a job. No one ever talks about that. How many right guards has Lane played next to? And he has a stellar performance every year. If it wasn’t for Stout (offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland) and Lane, Lane being able to adapt and be as great as he is. That is the reason why we’re able to fill in that position.” No one ever talks about that? So let’s talk about it.
Can you name the NFL team with the most former Eagles players on their roster? - BGN
Now that we’re in the NFL’s dead zone until training...
