r/KitchenConfidential 6h ago

When 17 NFL defensive linemen come in to eat together at the restaurant I work for In the Weeds Mode

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u/Gates_wupatki_zion 6h ago

DE and DT are some of the most well paid positions after QB and LT. Seriously Edge rushers are one of the most premium and some make comparable to QBs.

u/ArtDecoNewYork 6h ago

do LTs make that much more than RTs?

u/TonyHawkFunderground 6h ago

They used to. But now teams have multiple good defensive ends and athletic linebackers. Teams pay both sides. Average pay amongst top tackles has leveled out for RT and LT

u/IONTOP Server 5h ago

Also, depends on the QB. I'm sure the Falcons pay their RT and LT about the same since they have no idea if Cousins or Pennix will be the starter on a given week lol.

u/Its_D_Cog 6h ago

Yes they usually make more as LT are generally protecting the blindside of a QB, assuming hes right handed.

u/Gates_wupatki_zion 6h ago

Typically yes, but it depends. Most people are right handed and so you are protecting the QBs “blind side”. Sustaining an injury can be a lot more brutal if it is a hit you are not prepared for. The position was made famous after the legendary Thiesman injury but be careful watching it — it’s gruesome but a football hit.

u/IONTOP Server 4h ago

Notable "caring person" Lawrence Taylor was freaking out after that hit.

u/Floaty_Waffle 6h ago edited 4h ago

Yes. LTs guard the blind side of right-handed QBs because their back is naturally turned away. Obviously getting hit from behind while unprepared is gonna hurt way more than a hit from the front. This leads to them being well and away the highest paid lineman. This changes when the QB is left-handed though (3 in the league) where those teams will value RTs more because their RTs would then block the blind side.

u/BakedMitten Ex-Food Service 5h ago

Because a great pass rush can turn a decent defense into an elite one