“Blind Side” opens eyes about linemen
Offensive linemen get no love.
Until now.
With last year’s release of the movie “The Blind Side,” offensive linemen everywhere can rejoice that their position is finally in the limelight. Charlie Johnson sure has. The former Oklahoma State standout turned Indianapolis Colts starting left tackle is preparing for the Super Bowl this week, but I talked to him last week for The Q&A. Here’s more from our conversation:
Jenni Carlson: I feel like I have to ask every offensive lineman this now — what do you think of “The Blind Side”?
Charlie Johnson: You know what? I have not seen it yet, but from just talking to people who have seen it, it’s a great story, especially for that kid coming from where he did to where he is now. It’s a great story, and I think kind of shines a light on offensive linemen in general. Just the work it takes. Just the stuff that we go through and deal with. Just a common person may think, “Oh, they’re just a bunch of big guys who can’t move.” But it really shows that we do have some athletic ability.
JC: Finally, it’s not a quarterback that’s the star of the movie.
CJ: Yeah, it’s not the quarterback or the receiver or something like that.
JC: With your story — from OSU tight end to Super Bowl left tackle starter — there may need a movie made about you.
CJ: You know, I don’t need a movie. I’m not that guy. I’m just the kind of person that I let the work speak for itself. I know how hard I work. I let the numbers and I let the product show.
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