The left tackle (LT) is usually the team's best pass blocker. Of the two tackles, the left tackles will often have better footwork and agility than the right tackle in order to counteract the pass rush of defensive ends.
The left side (LT) is typically the team's strongest protector against the quarterback. Among the two tackles, the left tackles usually possess superior footwork and agility compared to the right tackle in order to counter the pass rush of defensive ends.