The pass blocking, uneven for most of the season, got better, and Parcells said that might mean more passing next year.

The problem is partly because of diminished rushing and poorer pass blocking.

The Packers have the better pass blocking and the better running game.

The Giants like Oben's quick feet, an asset in pass blocking.

Offensive linemen couldn't extend their arms for pass blocking, which limited the passing game's timing and efficiency.

And, he said, the offensive line has performed well in pass blocking.

If he's pass blocking and a big linebacker blitzes, he's strong enough to block him.

He is strong against the run, but does not usually get penetration against pass blocking.

But Texas often passed more than it ran, so he also had experience in pass blocking and has shown it here.

The excitement over the Jets' victory may have overshadowed their improved pass blocking.

Granted, the pass blocking for Collins was a problem.

He was also reported to have helped teach pass blocking to Jets running backs during his career.

But he finds pass blocking easier than serving as president of his team.

The Giants worked extensively on their pass blocking during practice last week.

O'Brien received excellent pass blocking from his offensive line.

It was a beautiful drive complete with exceptional pass blocking by the Bengals' line and superb decisions and throws by quarterback Jon Kitna.

And they also did enough credible pass blocking to reduce the number of quarterback sacks by more than one-third, from 62 to 40.

With those constant changes, the offensive line seldom coordinated pass blocking for Steve DeBerg, the quarterback.

In fact, his problems only grew bigger after he landed on his head while pass blocking against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 17, 1991.

A good center also needs to stay vigilant during pass blocking to protect against defensive stunts and twists.