Paradis schmaradis?

[Ivan The Awesome]

This isn't really a reactionary thread as much as a "I've been keeping an eye on this guy" type of thread.

 

I got a chance to rewatch the past couple of games. Paradis seems like he's struggling a bit. I don't know if it is the scheme, the talent he is up against, chemistry, or whatever. It just looks like he's losing a lot of battles. This worries me because he's going to be going up against some really elite interior linemen this season. 

I don't recall any false starts by him but the line as a whole has not looked good. Chalk it up to preseason, maybe the aforementioned chemistry.  Maybe the line will start geling later one but it is a concern because of Cam. It's the same old subject. Protect Cam, Keep him upright. 

Lets not even go into the depth issue either...

[Basbear]

He is struggling. Larsen looked like he form being serviceable to being XFL practice squad too.  

[jfra78]

I think we should hold judgement until we are in the reg season

[Ivan The Awesome]

7 minutes ago, jfra78 said:

I think we should hold judgement until we are in the reg season

Ehhhh.....third preseason game...he was getting his poo pushed in...I don't know man. 3rd game in the preseason it's usually when you can pass a bit of judgment. 

 

The other side of the coin and to further make my point. Burns is going to be a problem, for other teams. I'm not holding on to judgment there either. 

[CBDellinger]

Well the dude has had a ton of days off, might just need more time.  

I think the OL as a whole is going to get it together.  

[Daddy_Uncle]

5 minutes ago, CBDellinger said:

Well the dude has had a ton of days off, might just need more time.  

I think the OL as a whole is going to get it together.  

I agree. The Oline has had very little work, especially together. I'm going to give it a little bit. He was really good in Denver. He's the last of my worries 

[MHS831]

He is learning a new playbook---you all forget that he is calling the schemes, he has a different qb cadence each few series, and there are audibles etc.  In other words, it takes a bit of time to transition to C, and this offense asked Ryan K to do more than other teams. 

Yes, Bennett got by him a lot--he is quick and hard to block.  When Pardis gets comfortable, he will do better.

[Toomers]

I thought this was all Cam’s fault?

[LinvilleGorge]

Its concerning. The dude was getting tossed around like Amini out there. 

[TheRed]

He's returning from an injury and learning a new playbook while playing with an entirely new offense and QB in the most important position on the offensive line.

Most of the huddle agreed that under the circumstances of our previous center abruptly going on an emotional retirement tour that Paradis was the best case scenario given our limited options. It was that, Larsen, or a rookie. If ya'll want to blame anyone, start with Ryan. But he's suiting up for the Jets now. Cha ching.

[Peppers90 NC]

O line doesn’t gel overnight. Let’s give them a few games before the huddle crucifixion.

[BrianS]

Also, this preseason is "new" for us.  Usually our starters go into the third preseason game with more snaps under their belts.  Typically a series in the first game, a couple series to a quarter in the second and then a half and a series in the third quarter in the third game.  Our starters are basically "ready" to play the third preseason game NOW, but won't.

[L-TownCat]

I will say its hard to replace a member of the O-Line and keep on banging.  Now it amplifies when its the Center/Captain/All-timer.  Paradis is attempting this while also coming off injury.  

He's being paid well to do it, but to expect no hiccups in the transition from RK to whoever, is a bit unrealistic.

[LinvilleGorge]

New playbook, gelling, yada, yada doesn't explain getting thrown around like a sack of potatoes. He's getting physically manhandled. I was stoked for the signing, but I'm concerned with what we've seen on the field so far.