The left tackle's job though is primarily to protect the qb. That is why it is considered a premium position, especially compared to right tackle. We knew when we drafted him he was deficient in pass blocking. So I guess we just hope that somehow he gets better. It's not my money to spend, so I am not going to be too upset if he does get a market setting deal at left tackle. It's entirely a problem of our own making. Since it is such a premium position, top notch left tackles rarely see free agency, older guys, has-beens and never weres mostly.