[washingtonismoney]

I don't necessarily think the up-tempo hurts this particular o-line because of inexperience; in fact, most uptempo offenses have fewer protections, which should be easier to learn. (With a corresponding sacrifice for variety. Guess we'll see some exotic blitzes.*)

I do, however, think it hurts this particular o-line because Damien Mama is, shall we say, a bit larger than advisable:

Damien Mama looks like he will start the season opener and also said he weighs 377 pounds, down from 397 in the summer.

(http://www.insidesocal.com/usc/2014/08/2...ty-issues/)

* (why is it blitzes are exotic? You rarely hear about regular blitzes. Also, the only thing that seems to be exotic these days are blitzes.)

[washingtonismoney]

I don't necessarily think the up-tempo hurts this particular o-line because of inexperience; in fact, most uptempo offenses have fewer protections, which should be easier to learn. (With a corresponding sacrifice for variety. Guess we'll see some exotic blitzes.*)

I do, however, think it hurts this particular o-line because Damien Mama is, shall we say, a bit larger than advisable:

Damien Mama looks like he will start the season opener and also said he weighs 377 pounds, down from 397 in the summer.

(http://www.insidesocal.com/usc/2014/08/2...ty-issues/)

* (why is it blitzes are exotic? You rarely hear about regular blitzes. Also, the only thing that seems to be exotic these days are blitzes.)