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I wouldn't mind Oher, but he wouldn't really compete at LT, I don't think. I think he has been a RT for a while. My thinking is that if they sign Penn, the Oher talk would disappear. I think he is contingency plan for Penn.
Oher has been RT for awhile, I just think there are still question marks about Howard, Watson and IMO Barnes is JAG.
Howard at this point, probably has less questions than Oher. He has started every game last two years, and the Jets were working till last minute to re-sign him. Ravens with Oher? Not so much.
I'm not an o-line expert, but it's possible that Howard can be moved to LT. He is a much improved pass blocker over the last two years, and despite his mammoth size, he wasn't ever a real "road grader" type RT in run blocking.
Maybe, but I still maintain that Watkins will be in the mix. He will have a significant contribution at guard or tackle (if he stays healthy).
If the money that was reported for Penn is correct he is the starting LT and no chance of being cut. I think he is pretty good and he never misses games.
You mean Watson, but I agree with your point that he will still be in the mix. I mean he was a second round pick last year I hope they do not have to give up on him already.
He got run outta Tampa. Tampa took a huge dead money hit to release him and are giddy over their new OT Collins, who has never had the role Penn did. I think he's awful. I won't try to sugarcoat it.
I dunno about that. The kicks step is kind of ingrained into the position, to have to rotate in a mirror image. It's hard to transition from right to left. Usually you see guys go from left to right. There are swing guys like Barnes for example who started out on the left side and transferred over to the right. We need to solve the LT spot soon, and I hate to say this but I bet the answer will be "versatile" :X
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Good points. I think this is where Sparano comes into play. He did a solid job with less talent last year. Coach em up!
Well, Smith has been playing opposite Watt in a 3-4, not a spot ripe for stats. 3-4 guys seldom do (unless you are named JJ Watt).
Like to see it, but I have a feeling he's trying to get a deal done elsewhere. Same with Melton. A lot of free agents make only one visit. if a guy has made two visits, and we ain't one of them, I have to believe we are far down their list.
I am a defensive tackle freak, and been following it a lot. Seems like Chicago is prepared to let Melton see what is out there, and seems like Chicago is gonna get first chance to match, ala Tuck.
Penn and Saffold are not worth that money. Especially Penn from what I'm reading/seeing. That is top 3 LT money. Monroe is the one we should've/could've paid top LT money too. Not these guys. I'd like to get Colledge also.
I'm sure I'm in the minority here but other then the Saffold debacle I like what the Raiders have done thus far. Improved DL, check. Tarrell Brown better then Porter and Jenkins, check. Howard better then who we trotted out at RT last season, check. I can see the Raiders trading back a few spots in the first picking up some extra draft picks and drafting a Taylor Lewan or Zach Martin to help address the LT spot. What I like about Zach Martin is that he can play both Tackle and Guard. So draft him and have him compete against Watson for the LT spot and if Watson wins the LT spot Martin can slip right in and play LG.
I used to have a lot more optimism. The last 10 years or so have changed me. Also not sure how its possible that this team has actually gotten older.
I'm ok with the team getting older as long as it gets better. Most of the contracts are for two years, so my guess is Reggie will use those two years to bring in eventual younger talent to replace the aging vets. Basically using the vets as a bridge until then.
I don't think it's a disaster. Definitely disappointing. They should have franchised JV and traded for Revis. So what if you overpay them for one year, the cap money is there and could have dealt with next year next year. Overpaying is only a problem if it restricts the future, and neither of them would have long term cap implications if they walk after 2014. If they are worth it, you pay them again.
