warhawk said:
To give BF the support he needed we would have had to pull two guards out of a hat for one. Other than Hutchinson there just hasn't been those guys available. We've all been looking for this for a year and a half and they just haven't been there.
* Maybe you forgot Pudge'spost where he listed several guys who TT could have brought in. Let's try again
Trey Teague - starter in Denver and Buffalo at C and LT. Can play all 5 OL positions. Knows the blocking scheme well and could have easily pushed for a starting job at any of the interior spots.
Barry Stokes - utility backup for the Falcons in '05, starter for the Browns in previous years. Someone Jagz knew and could have easily filled in as a starter at LG or RG.
Jon Goodwin - played some zone blocking with the Jets, and could have pushed for a starting spot at C or G.
Bob Hallen - same as Goodwin, except a lot of experience in Chargers zone schemes.
Steve Neal - Pats don't exactly play the same scheme, but adapting one of their blockers to the scheme is not hard since they are similar. A tough run blcoker at RG.
Rex Tucker - knows the scheme from his days in St. Louis. A decent starter there and in Chicago.
Then I will add
Jonathen Goodwin - Started all 16 games for the Jets last year
Bennie Anderson - Started all 16 Games for the Ravens last year
Rick DeMulling - Played Tackle last year but played 2 years of Guard at Idaho
Carlisle Cooper - A 16 Game starter for the DENVER BRONCOS last year. Knows the system as he has played in it for 6 years
Mike Compton - A solid vet in the NFL for 12 years
Kyle Koseir - Played consistently at three positions on the offensive line in three seasons with San Francisco
Cosey Coleman - A 16 game starter 4 times in his careeer
Now, let the "these guys are marginal journeymen" excuses begin.
If they are superstars - "They commanded to much money"
If they are average, solid starters - "These guys are journeyman"
Kind of makes me laugh. Seems that some of you like to think TT had no other option but to start 2 rookie guards, even though most know otherwise.
* EDITED BY A-DAP - Keep cool pyle. )