framer
Well-Known Member
I finally think that is the correct comparison. Rudy Gobert is the equivalent to having the best offensive and defensive line on an NFL team. The NBA is just like what the NFL would be if we weren't allowed to talk about line play.
Emmett Smith was a damn fine football player and set a number of records when he played. Got the glory, got the contract, got the endorsements. His offensive line was probably one of the best to ever play, and deserve the primary credit for those rushing yards. Not one of those guys were thought about as an MVP. Most fans, even older guys probably couldn't name one of them. But the greatest thing that Jerry Jones ever did was spend his Hershel Walker money on putting that line together.
A great defensive line sets the terms for a game. You basically have x amount of time to pass the ball and run your routes. If you want 100 yards rushing you will need to spend x amount of attempts to get there. If your offense can't function inside those perimeters, you lose. However, people only care about sacks (mostly by linebackers) and interceptions (mostly by cornerbacks.) To be fair here, though Rudy gets that coverage too. And can shut down half the field like prime Dion Sanders.
That is why I laugh at people who say that Rudy got overpaid. Look what teams pay for their lines, even when fans generally don't understand their worth. Most of the teams in the NBA would have given Rudy that contract if they were able unless they were complete morons.
That concludes my Ted Talk.
Emmett Smith was a damn fine football player and set a number of records when he played. Got the glory, got the contract, got the endorsements. His offensive line was probably one of the best to ever play, and deserve the primary credit for those rushing yards. Not one of those guys were thought about as an MVP. Most fans, even older guys probably couldn't name one of them. But the greatest thing that Jerry Jones ever did was spend his Hershel Walker money on putting that line together.
A great defensive line sets the terms for a game. You basically have x amount of time to pass the ball and run your routes. If you want 100 yards rushing you will need to spend x amount of attempts to get there. If your offense can't function inside those perimeters, you lose. However, people only care about sacks (mostly by linebackers) and interceptions (mostly by cornerbacks.) To be fair here, though Rudy gets that coverage too. And can shut down half the field like prime Dion Sanders.
That is why I laugh at people who say that Rudy got overpaid. Look what teams pay for their lines, even when fans generally don't understand their worth. Most of the teams in the NBA would have given Rudy that contract if they were able unless they were complete morons.
That concludes my Ted Talk.
