Key to the offence: Brady Christensen

[CanadianCat]

I watched Fitterer's interview the other day and he spoke a few times about Brady and how important his role will be. So, I've been thinking a lot about this, if he is ready to go and can take a starting spot (T/G) we actually could develop into a very dangerous o-line. 

Our line was so bad last year, we didnt have any chance in games. It really didnt matter who was throwing the ball we were getting blown up every play. 

It all starts at the line and we have not had a good one for years. Now, finally, it looks like we could make that a team strength. 

 

Im excited. The team is getting better. If a QB shows up for us we will make things messy in the NFC. 

LFG!!!

[kungfoodude]

Listen....this isn't Great Britain, we use an "s" in "offence."

 

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

Listen....this isn't Great Britain, we use an "s" in "offence."

Some years back, I had to work July 4th. One of my colleagues who was also there took a call from a British guy.

After the guy hung up, my coworker complained.

"Man, why is this British guy calling in today? Doesn't he know it's July 4th?"

I gently said, "They don't really celebrate that in England. It's... actually kind of a sore spot."

[Bostonheelfish]

If Brady can actually hold down the LT spot allowing Icky to smash at LG, then that would be awesome.

[WarPanthers89]

2 hours ago, Bostonheelfish said:

If Brady can actually hold down the LT spot allowing Icky to smash at LG, then that would be awesome.

I would be happy with both of them locking down a spot but it would make me cringe thinking about Icky being licked number 6 overall, 1st offensive player drafted, prototype LT going into LG. That seems like the ultimate Rhule move but I see no way it happens that way 

[poundaway]

I just wasn't impressed with Brady last year.  I'm sure he is developing so I guess we'll see.

[1989]

6 hours ago, kungfoodude said:

Listen....this isn't Great Britain, we use an "s" in "offence."

 

I just gave you the D making you pull off what not many have accomplished. The 5-fecta of emoticons. Congrats my fellow Panther lover. 

[Jared Patterson]

I am a BIG Christensen fan. I think he has potential to be a very good offensive lineman. He is extremely athletic and smart. Only thing screwing him up right now is Rhule trying to play him at every oline position and not starting him over freaking Michael Jordan and Cam Erving.....Stick him at one spot and he will thrive. Now, if that spot is guard (which it should be) now that we have Icky he will take a year probably and need to gain some weight, but his potential is very high to me.

[gofightwin]

7 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

Some years back, I had to work July 4th. One of my colleagues who was also there took a call from a British guy.

After the guy hung up, my coworker complained.

"Man, why is this British guy calling in today? Doesn't he know it's July 4th?"

I gently said, "They don't really celebrate that in England. It's... actually kind of a sore spot."

I’ve spent the 4th of July in London a couple years ago…not a single firework. Sad. Probably had some this year though with their buffoon PM getting the boot. 

[kungfoodude]

12 hours ago, Jared Patterson said:

I am a BIG Christensen fan. I think he has potential to be a very good offensive lineman. He is extremely athletic and smart. Only thing screwing him up right now is Rhule trying to play him at every oline position and not starting him over freaking Michael Jordan and Cam Erving.....Stick him at one spot and he will thrive. Now, if that spot is guard (which it should be) now that we have Icky he will take a year probably and need to gain some weight, but his potential is very high to me.

He doesn't generate a lot of push because although he is a great athlete he is not very strong and his technique is still lacking.

He is definitely a project player.

[MasterAwesome]

20 hours ago, kungfoodude said:

Listen....this isn't Great Britain, we use an "s" in "offence."

 

No need to shame him man...that was a bit off-colour.

[mrcompletely11]

2 hours ago, kungfoodude said:

He doesn't generate a lot of push because although he is a great athlete he is not very strong and his technique is still lacking.

He is definitely a project player.

Im not sure how a 26 year old player is considered a project.  I think at best he is going to be a good/great backup to have on your roster to play in a pinch.

[kungfoodude]

3 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

Im not sure how a 26 year old player is considered a project.  I think at best he is going to be a good/great backup to have on your roster to play in a pinch.

Some linemen do have relatively long careers. If he develops he could have some time in the league as a high caliber player.

I don't see it happening but it is possible.

[MasterAwesome]

45 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

Im not sure how a 26 year old player is considered a project.  I think at best he is going to be a good/great backup to have on your roster to play in a pinch.

Age isn't really a part of the equation unless he's old enough to where he's physically limited.  Just because he's a few years older doesn't mean he's further along in his development than a 23-year-old second-year player.  It's about his experience and the level of coaching he has received, which are both on equal footing with NFL sophomores.