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Aaron Gibson (born September 27, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears. He also was a member of the Austin Wranglers and Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League (AFL).
His role in one of the greatest offensive lines in NFL history was detailed in NFL Network's 2013 A Football Life episode "The Great Wall of Dallas". Before the start of the 1994 season , four of the Cowboys offensive linemen were free agents , so management focused on re-signing Newton.
The offensive line is primarily responsible for blocking the defensive line of the opposition, in order to protect their own quarterback. During normal play, offensive linemen do not handle the ball, (aside from the snap from center, unless the ball is fumbled by a ball carrier, a pass is deflected, or a player who is normally an offensive ...
The 1950 Los Angeles Rams, the best offensive team in NFL history in terms of average points (466 in 12 games, 38.8 PPG), scored 70 points, one of only three teams to ever do so. The following week, they beat the Detroit Lions 65–24, including an NFL record 41 points in one quarter. They are the only team in NFL history to score 60-or-more ...
When an offensive lineman knocks a player down on a block, leaving the defensive player lying flat on his back, it is known as a pancake block. [3] When an offensive line has an equal number of men on either side of the center, it is known as a balanced line. [4] The interior offensive line consists of the center and guards. [5]
Michael Pierce is the heaviest player to record an interception since at least 2000. Ravens players lose it after 355-pound DT Michael Pierce's INT: 'The most crazy, amazing play in NFL history ...
In 1980, he was part of an offensive line that surrendered just 29 sacks and helped the Rams' offense finish second in the NFL in total yards gained with 6,006. In 1983, Rams' offensive line allowed a league-low 23 sacks while also blocking for running back Eric Dickerson 's rookie rushing record of 1,808 yards.
Jevon Kearse terrorized offensive backfields throughout his first five seasons in the NFL, tallying 47 1/2 sacks across his first 63 starts. ... 50 Biggest Free-Agent Signing Busts in NFL History ...