re: Inactive recruiting thread

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Auburn rarely huddles. Offensive linemen operate mostly out of a two-point stance. Play calls are a picture on a board, rather than a long list of words, and Auburn rarely makes checks or audibles at the line of scrimmage, a staple of NFL offensive line play.

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“It’s two different styles,” Smith said. “At Auburn, all we did was run the ball. It’s a pretty simple offense. It’s not too complex, which is the point of it, so we could go fast.”

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Indianapolis believed Smith’s spread-offense background would not limit him as it has limited Robinson and Coleman. When the Colts finished evaluating Smith, the team felt confident that his skills were not “scheme-dependent,” according to director of college scouting Morocco Brown.

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The article isn’t totally accurate. Tempo isn’t as big of a part of Gus’s offense nowadays as it used to be. Defenses typically are able to adjust and sub most snaps. The article also makes an important note that this is a broader issue that’s not necessarily unique to Auburn. And whether it’s all true and fair or not — it’s the perception. It’s been a while since Auburn linemen stuck in the league for a bit despite having guys drafted here and there.

IndyStar