strength vs technique
 

I've been wondering this. the the offensive and defensive line. whats the difference between pass rush strengh and pass rush technique. simalarly with the o-line what does heavy blocking strength do the pass blocking and run blocking not do? any tests or hypothesis would be appreciated

I would guess they are, as in real life, mutually inlusive skill sets. A very strong but weak skilled OL can be as effective as a very technically skilled, but weak lineman.

Im guessing also, that when players match up, the balance of power/technique comes into play, as to who will beat who. Or maybe, when similiarly skilled linemen clash, the stronger might more often come on top.

This is actually very intriguing.

It may be uncorroborated, but I am a firm believer that technique is more important than strength. I think there may have been a test on this awhile back that supported this, but I am not sure. You may want to search for it.

My very limited experience is technique leads to more hurries.

While strength leads to more knockdowns and sacks.

It's about matchups. A guy with high pass rush strength will have a better shot at beating a guy with low blocking strength, even if he has lower skills.

I have no specific data to back it up, but it's been my experience that PR technique seems to be more vital to DE's and PR strength more vital to DT's.