Can Joe Philbin solve the Colts offensive line woes?

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Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) attempts to break the tackle of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) during the first half of an NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Green Bay Packers, 2008-2011 – Rodgers Era

2008 – 19th in run blocking, 14th in pass protection
- Colts – 23rd in run blocking, 1st in pass protection
2009 – 9th in run blocking, 30th in pass protection
- Colts – 23rd in run blocking, 1st in pass protection
2010 – 23rd in run blocking, 21st in pass protection
- Colts – 22nd in run blocking, 1st in pass protection
2011 – 16th in run blocking, 21st in pass protection
- Colts – 25th in run blocking, 18th in pass protection

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If you needed more evidence that sacks are mostly a product of the quarterback, look no further than the 2010 season for the Colts. They had a terrible offensive line, but Manning took just 16 sacks. They then went from first in protection with Manning for three years, to 21st when he was out all of 2011.

This also applies to Rodgers, who has taken a lot of sacks in his career. One of the few knocks on him is that he has a tendency to hold onto the ball for too long, especially early in his career. Rodgers can extend the play but sometimes gets into trouble by doing so, Luck has this same issue. While in Philbin’s system, Rodgers had a sack rate of 6.8 percent, but not that different than his 6.95 percent since Philbin left.

But even when the line wasn’t very good for the Packers, they still managed to win the Super Bowl in 2010.

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