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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 618640">I gave you an "agree", but I'll qualify it here with a different emphasis.  An "average" NFL LT is not a bad thing considering there are 4 other skilled, veteran OL guys in the starting lineup.Bakhtiari's sack numbers have been relatively low; his long yardage penalties have been relatively high...kind of a wash to average as a pass blocker.  He's not good in run blocking, but I would not categorize him as "terrible".  A lot of LTs are not that good in the run game; they are there to protect the blind side.  In this respect, B. is average, give or take.The enthusiasm for his play in some quarters derives mostly from a comparison to those who came immediately before him...which was not pretty.In short, after Newhouse (the human turnstile) and Sherrod (we'll never know what might have been), Bakhtiari looks like a g*ddamn savior.  We should be thankful for that.As for last night's performance...eh.  It's just the first preseason game.  I would bet the tape review in the team room will be a wake-up call.  I'm sure there are many veterans who have not honed their focus by preseason week 1.</blockquote>

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