Packers’ rookie LG Elgton Jenkins deserves much more praise for elite play on the O-line

Through the first ten games of the season, the Green Bay Packers are 8-2; quite a feat as compared to last year through the first 10 (4-5-1). Much of the team’s success can be attributed to the great play of the offensive line in keeping Aaron Rodgers healthy and upright for the majority of the season thus far. That’s also a huge reason for the spike in win totals from a year ago.

Through the first ten games (eight total starts), he’s given up 0 sacks, 10 QB pressures, and 0 QB hits through 536 total combined snaps; per Savannah Dean (@SavDeanOnSports). 

That’s definitely some impressive play through the first ten weeks of the season. The entire offensive line as a unit has been playing spectacular as well. Of the six players on the offensive line, Jenkins has given up the least amount of sacks (0), the second-highest would be Lane Taylor (1). Again, very impressive stuff from Jenkins. His play on the O-line definitely deserves more recognition and praise. This unit has played nearly to perfection from a pass-blocking perspective. The unit as a whole has given up a total of 14 sacks. What’s been much more impressive than that though, has been the play of rookie LG Elgton Jenkins.

(Tweet via @JuhKipp of Packerswire & Fansided NFL).

I think the biggest reason why he doesn’t get the respect he rightfully deserves is the fact that he plays a position that is often overlooked in today’s NFL. Not to mention that offensive line really isn’t that glamorous of a job either. That’s also why I think Jenkins isn’t getting nearly as much attention as he should be. The fact is, he’s been the anchor/brick wall on the offensive line for Green Bay and if he continues his impressive play throughout the rest of the season, he should definitely be up for rookie of the year consideration. He sure has been playing like one this season.

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