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<blockquote data-quote="Bruce" data-source="post: 124615" data-attributes="member: 196"><p><em><strong>Yes, they certainly do need to grow beyond the need for max protection. I tried to address that in the article, including why it was wise to do so this season -- despite how frustrating it was at times.</strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>I cannot see a single reason why they would need to do that again next year. That is where the off-season growth and development aspect I wrote about comes in as so important. </strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>They have battled and progressed throughout the season, but the leap from the schools and conferences all three of our rookies played in (just last year) to the NFL was <u>enormous</u>. Each of them has clear upside potential that is quite exciting. Each has the kind of frame that can be built on, with room to grow -- something that is not always the case). Simple natural maturity will help all three physically and psychologically and the experience of having done it will benefit them greatly as they head into OTA's mini-camps, training camp.</strong></em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em><strong>Thanks brother! I will do follow up articles some of the other players and positions later, but these three offensive linemen have certainly progressed significantly as rookies, and I anticipate a marked leap between their rookie campaigns in the trenches to them becoming Veterans who head to battle a 2nd time -- having been their before.</strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>I agree on the need to protect our QB in '07' I am hoping for #4's return, but if it is not him whoever is manning the position in '07' will need an offensive line that lets him play with a full toolbox.</strong></em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em><strong>Thanks Greg! </strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Oh, they have improved as the season has progressed - markedly. But it is also true that they are wearing down too. The NFL is so significantly different than playing in college, where teams have rosters of 100 players and there is not the same push to play hurt. In the Pros you hear, "everyone is hurt this time of year..." "you have to learn the difference between hurt and seriously injured." </strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>All three of these guys are far better athletes than Will Whitticker ever dreamt of being. I never was impressed with Will's play -- you're right he was a sorry default player.</strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>I would like to comment on the "too early to be sure" declaration.</strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>It is not too early to be evaluating -- in fact it is exactly what should be and is happening with their play. This idea that you could or should wait to evaluate is just not the case in professional football. I make this comment generally and not just in regards to your comment Greg.</strong></em></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I<em><strong> think the team has too many holes to prioritize the offensive line in any significant way. They invested 2nd, 3rd and 5th round picks in drafting these rookies -- and invested even more by having them play as rookies. I think if you look at what we have on the roster (practice squad and developmental squad) I do not to see too much more action taken. (I listed everyone currently under contract at the bottom of the article). </strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>You're right on about the competition pushing improvement, but there is no one they could draft (unless you are talking in the 1st) who could have a more immediate impact than these three guys already have. I am not that impressed with the free agent market -- I expect a 2nd tier signing or two at the most.</strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Yes, we all miss that very impressive offensive line -- and it would be folly to claim that this group is close to being there. I believe we have a solid base to develop a great offensive line, but it will not be done without this nucleus continuing to play together</strong></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bruce, post: 124615, member: 196"] [i][b]Yes, they certainly do need to grow beyond the need for max protection. I tried to address that in the article, including why it was wise to do so this season -- despite how frustrating it was at times. I cannot see a single reason why they would need to do that again next year. That is where the off-season growth and development aspect I wrote about comes in as so important. They have battled and progressed throughout the season, but the leap from the schools and conferences all three of our rookies played in (just last year) to the NFL was [u]enormous[/u]. Each of them has clear upside potential that is quite exciting. Each has the kind of frame that can be built on, with room to grow -- something that is not always the case). Simple natural maturity will help all three physically and psychologically and the experience of having done it will benefit them greatly as they head into OTA's mini-camps, training camp.[/b][/i] [i][b]Thanks brother! I will do follow up articles some of the other players and positions later, but these three offensive linemen have certainly progressed significantly as rookies, and I anticipate a marked leap between their rookie campaigns in the trenches to them becoming Veterans who head to battle a 2nd time -- having been their before. I agree on the need to protect our QB in '07' I am hoping for #4's return, but if it is not him whoever is manning the position in '07' will need an offensive line that lets him play with a full toolbox.[/b][/i] [i][b]Thanks Greg! Oh, they have improved as the season has progressed - markedly. But it is also true that they are wearing down too. The NFL is so significantly different than playing in college, where teams have rosters of 100 players and there is not the same push to play hurt. In the Pros you hear, "everyone is hurt this time of year..." "you have to learn the difference between hurt and seriously injured." All three of these guys are far better athletes than Will Whitticker ever dreamt of being. I never was impressed with Will's play -- you're right he was a sorry default player. I would like to comment on the "too early to be sure" declaration. It is not too early to be evaluating -- in fact it is exactly what should be and is happening with their play. This idea that you could or should wait to evaluate is just not the case in professional football. I make this comment generally and not just in regards to your comment Greg.[/b][/i] I[i][b] think the team has too many holes to prioritize the offensive line in any significant way. They invested 2nd, 3rd and 5th round picks in drafting these rookies -- and invested even more by having them play as rookies. I think if you look at what we have on the roster (practice squad and developmental squad) I do not to see too much more action taken. (I listed everyone currently under contract at the bottom of the article). You're right on about the competition pushing improvement, but there is no one they could draft (unless you are talking in the 1st) who could have a more immediate impact than these three guys already have. I am not that impressed with the free agent market -- I expect a 2nd tier signing or two at the most. Yes, we all miss that very impressive offensive line -- and it would be folly to claim that this group is close to being there. I believe we have a solid base to develop a great offensive line, but it will not be done without this nucleus continuing to play together[/b][/i] [/QUOTE]
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