Thurman's crew meets on the inside of the defensive bench, with linebackers and defensive linemen farther down, for no particular reason.
Smith's linemen, every down, every game, sprint as if their livelihood depends on getting the ball carrier, even if the play takes place 30 yards away.
Other times he uses three down linemen with a linebacker as a down lineman.
Had 2312 sacks in college, but most of those came as a down lineman.
Without Umenyiora, it is likely that Jason Pierre-Paul — who had been playing some on the interior of the line — will move back outside, and linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka (a former defensive end) could play more snaps as a down lineman.
He started his professional career with the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League, on the same team as his older brother Brad, whose career as an offensive lineman was winding down.
A relentless rusher off the edge, Maybin, who last season forced four fumbles and registered six sacks, could line up inside, in the middle or, as he did in Saturday night's scrimmage, as a down lineman, depending on how Pettine leverages matchups.
Someone is going to take a chance on him, and though Ansah enjoyed more success as a down lineman during his last year in college, there is no reason why he can't eventually be effective rushing the passer from a two-point stance.
Halftime: Patriots 13, Ravens 6 Rolling right with a lineman breathing down his neck, Brady flips the ball to Hernandez, who spins to the 10.
Maybe, in a tight situation, the offensive linemen will drop down and try a cut block.
