When current Bills and former Denver Broncos star pass rusher Von Miller started convening with some of the other top defensive linemen and outside linebackers in the league, you knew it was only a matter of time before his offensive counterparts followed suit. Miller, Aaron Donald, and others have exchanged pass rush tips together for a few years now.
That's a wrap for the 7th annual Pass Rush Summit hosted by @mresort . Appreciate everyone for coming out to share their love and knowledge of the game #VMPassRush2023 pic.twitter.com/xcFA9e8qL7
— Von Miller (@VonMiller) June 20, 2023
Thanks to Lane Johnson and Duke Manyweather, offensive linemen across the NFL are doing the same.
Eagles star right tackle Lane Johnson, and his former college offensive line coach Duke Manyweather have started an offensive line summit of their own.
Johnson hosts the Offensive Line Masterminds Conference.
It now includes a host of fellow NFL and collegiate offensive linemen who have come together to help combat the onslaught of pass rush phenomenons in the NFL for a fourth straight year.
Here is how Johnson explained the process to Les Bowen of the Inquirer.com, stating that guys really don’t know the true nuances of playing offensive line.
“I feel like there’s not a whole lot of education on how the o-line is played,” Johnson said. “Really, I just want to get the guys together and kind of get a voice behind the o-line position, because I feel like there’s never been one. It’s just always been, ‘Bring your lunch pail and keep your mouth shut.’ ”
This will be the fourth year for the conference, with Lane bringing together veterans and younger NFL and college offensive linemen to get together and discuss their craft.
Here are some highlights and photos from day 1.
OL Masterminds
Early morning drive from New York to Dallas! 🚗 @ENeal73 @arcade_1up pic.twitter.com/bNXMtOkKIb
— OL Masterminds™️ (@OLMasterminds) July 8, 2023
Jim Nagy
Appreciate @BigDuke50, @B2Bradtke, and entire @OLMasterminds crew for having @seniorbowl back again for this year’s event.
Just an incredible learning and networking opportunity.
See you, Senior Bowl HOF’er Lane Johnson! 👀 pic.twitter.com/0ahWyOV0P4
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) July 8, 2023
OL Masterminds
We are underway! 6th Annual OL MASTERMINDS Summit 🦾 pic.twitter.com/oeiE7P3gxx
— OL Masterminds™️ (@OLMasterminds) July 7, 2023
KC Sports Network
What does a Super Bowl champion center do during his down time in the offseason?
He gets better and shares his knowledge.@creed_humphrey helping lead a group alongside @BaldyNFL & @BigDuke50 at @OLMasterminds. pic.twitter.com/lPZvoh5qNd
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) July 7, 2023
OL Masterminds
Serving OL pancakes for breakfast thanks to The Prep Kitchen & @NutellaUSA! 🥞 pic.twitter.com/VpeyKOS2Cd
— OL Masterminds™️ (@OLMasterminds) July 8, 2023
OL Masterminds
Breakout sessions with a wealth of knowledge – tackles, guards, centers! 🧠 #OLMASTERMINDS pic.twitter.com/MGXr1LX8LR
— OL Masterminds™️ (@OLMasterminds) July 7, 2023
OL Masterminds
Your newest @jerseymikes sandwich maker x OL guru: @BigDuke50! pic.twitter.com/JcFWJndbWC
— OL Masterminds™️ (@OLMasterminds) July 8, 2023
Geoff Schwartz
My favorite weekend of the year @OLMasterminds pic.twitter.com/sSciL8paF0
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) July 7, 2023
BJ Kissel
.@creed_humphrey presenting here at @OLMasterminds to a room full of NFL/college OL, coaches, and trainers. pic.twitter.com/FUZ6MormzC
— BJ Kissel (@BJ_KCSN) July 7, 2023
Illinois Football
Working on our game with the best in the business. @OLMasterminds 🤝 #famILLy pic.twitter.com/UfZT5NtnJ8
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) July 8, 2023
5asONE
Day 1: OL Masterminds….
Ready to Work💪🏻👊🏻‼️#5asONE #OL #OlSkillDevelopment #football #collegefootball #nfl #highschoolfootball #d1athlete #XFL2023 #olinemen #cfl #olmasterminds pic.twitter.com/l0YOV8aLoA
— 5asONE (@5asONE) July 7, 2023
5asONE
Day 2 @OLMasterminds Loading…💪🏻‼️#ElevateYourGame #5asONE #OL #OlSkillDevelopment #football #collegefootball #nfl #highschoolfootball #d1athlete #XFL2023 #olinemen #cfl #OLMASTERMINDS pic.twitter.com/a778Vv3opg
— 5asONE (@5asONE) July 8, 2023
KC Sports Network
#Chiefs OL @treysmith & @creed_humphrey both presenting here on Day 1 at @OLMasterminds. pic.twitter.com/kWU0Qcrgjn
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) July 7, 2023
Coach Brown
@OLMasterminds Day 1 was crazy!!!!! @BigDuke50 thanks for this opportunity. pic.twitter.com/NFcAn1om1D
— Coach Brown Jr 🏈 (@CoachBrown56) July 8, 2023
Brian Baldinger
Best are always getting better! 🔥@BaldyNFL @BigDuke50 @OLMasterminds #GetTorquedUp https://t.co/IXio2sWXaP
— LPA Strength Equipment (@LPAStrength) July 6, 2023
Loren Endsley
Beyond blessed for this opportunity to learn from the best there is in the Offensive Line World! We are just getting started and I’ve already been able to learn a ton to bring back to our guys at Duluth. Appreciate the time and knowledge these guys are giving back to the game! pic.twitter.com/7zcB6zCysI
— Loren Endsley (@CoachEndsley77) July 7, 2023
Brian Baldinger
.@Eagles @LaneJohnson65 @BigDuke50 “Get off the ball and build your house” #trenches #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/x2rWQFEzoz
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) July 7, 2023
