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<blockquote data-quote="Dantés" data-source="post: 832490" data-attributes="member: 12283"><p>I think our starting lineup week one (assuming health) will be:</p><p></p><p>Bakhtiari - Jenkins - Linsley - Turner - Bulaga</p><p></p><p>I think that Spriggs is basically a lock to make the roster as a backup because he plays tackle.</p><p></p><p>Taylor, Patrick, Madison, Light, and Pankey will be fighting for roster spots. </p><p></p><p>Moving forward, RT is the position of concern. I think Spriggs will have this TC and season to demonstrate that he has made the progress necessary to be considered an heir apparent to Bulaga. I doubt that will be the case, but unless they view Turner as the future RT (which I don't think is the case) then there really isn't anyone in house to take that job. </p><p></p><p>If Spriggs successfully seizes his opportunity, then we basically know what the lineup will look like in 2020-- just switch Spriggs' name in for Bulaga's and keep drafting depth. If he fails to demonstrate progress, then I think both he and Bulaga will walk and RT becomes a gaping hole that will need to be filled either in FA or in the 1st round next year. </p><p></p><p>Targeting FA's this far out in advance is an exercise in futility because guys will inevitably get resigned or tagged or hurt. But these are the notable tackles currently slated to be FA's in 2020:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Andrew Whitworth (38)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Anthony Castonzo (32)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Kelvin Beachum (30)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">La'el Collins (27)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Joe Staley (36)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Marcus Gilbert (32)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Jason Peters (38)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Daryl Williams (28)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Demar Dotson (34)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">D.J. Humphries (26)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Halapoulivaati Vaitai (27)</li> </ul><p>There will potentially be an interesting number of older veterans on the market next offseason. I suppose the Packers could potentially sign an older guy and take the pressure off of taking a tackle super early. </p><p></p><p>Anyone who is both young and competent is going to make a ton of money (see: Brown, Trent). GB will likely be priced out after their most recent shopping spree. </p><p></p><p>In Dane Brugler's 2020 mock draft (which he said should be treated more like a "watch list" of prospects), four tackle prospects appear:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Andrew Thomas, UGA</strong>: "One of the few offensive tackles who shut down Kentucky’s Josh Allen last season, Thomas started at right tackle as a true freshman in 2017 before kicking over to left tackle in 2018. He replaced 2018 first-rounder Isaiah Wynn and there was little to no drop-off."</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Tristan Wirfs, IA</strong>: "Iowa continues to pump out premier offensive linemen and tight ends. If he continues on his strong play from last season, Wirfs absolutely has top-10 potential. He is a powerful drive-blocker in the run game and stays balanced in pass protection, not allowing speed to stress him."</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Walker Little, STAN</strong>: "Entering his third season as Stanford’s starting left tackle, Little has steadily improved in each of the past two seasons and is poised for an All-American junior campaign in 2019. He has the size and movements, but his mental development will be key."</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Liam Eichenberg, ND</strong>: "A Cleveland native, Eichenberg took over for Mike McGlinchey this past season as the Irish’s starting left tackle and played well. He moves well on his feet and uses bend to slide/redirect to pass-rushers or move bodies in the run game."</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dantés, post: 832490, member: 12283"] I think our starting lineup week one (assuming health) will be: Bakhtiari - Jenkins - Linsley - Turner - Bulaga I think that Spriggs is basically a lock to make the roster as a backup because he plays tackle. Taylor, Patrick, Madison, Light, and Pankey will be fighting for roster spots. Moving forward, RT is the position of concern. I think Spriggs will have this TC and season to demonstrate that he has made the progress necessary to be considered an heir apparent to Bulaga. I doubt that will be the case, but unless they view Turner as the future RT (which I don't think is the case) then there really isn't anyone in house to take that job. If Spriggs successfully seizes his opportunity, then we basically know what the lineup will look like in 2020-- just switch Spriggs' name in for Bulaga's and keep drafting depth. If he fails to demonstrate progress, then I think both he and Bulaga will walk and RT becomes a gaping hole that will need to be filled either in FA or in the 1st round next year. Targeting FA's this far out in advance is an exercise in futility because guys will inevitably get resigned or tagged or hurt. But these are the notable tackles currently slated to be FA's in 2020: [LIST] [*]Andrew Whitworth (38) [*]Anthony Castonzo (32) [*]Kelvin Beachum (30) [*]La'el Collins (27) [*]Joe Staley (36) [*]Marcus Gilbert (32) [*]Jason Peters (38) [*]Daryl Williams (28) [*]Demar Dotson (34) [*]D.J. Humphries (26) [*]Halapoulivaati Vaitai (27) [/LIST] There will potentially be an interesting number of older veterans on the market next offseason. I suppose the Packers could potentially sign an older guy and take the pressure off of taking a tackle super early. Anyone who is both young and competent is going to make a ton of money (see: Brown, Trent). GB will likely be priced out after their most recent shopping spree. In Dane Brugler's 2020 mock draft (which he said should be treated more like a "watch list" of prospects), four tackle prospects appear: [LIST] [*][B]Andrew Thomas, UGA[/B]: "One of the few offensive tackles who shut down Kentucky’s Josh Allen last season, Thomas started at right tackle as a true freshman in 2017 before kicking over to left tackle in 2018. He replaced 2018 first-rounder Isaiah Wynn and there was little to no drop-off." [*][B]Tristan Wirfs, IA[/B]: "Iowa continues to pump out premier offensive linemen and tight ends. If he continues on his strong play from last season, Wirfs absolutely has top-10 potential. He is a powerful drive-blocker in the run game and stays balanced in pass protection, not allowing speed to stress him." [*][B]Walker Little, STAN[/B]: "Entering his third season as Stanford’s starting left tackle, Little has steadily improved in each of the past two seasons and is poised for an All-American junior campaign in 2019. He has the size and movements, but his mental development will be key." [*][B]Liam Eichenberg, ND[/B]: "A Cleveland native, Eichenberg took over for Mike McGlinchey this past season as the Irish’s starting left tackle and played well. He moves well on his feet and uses bend to slide/redirect to pass-rushers or move bodies in the run game." [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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