O-Line updates

[TheCasillas]

1 minute ago, jb2288 said:

They say he’s ahead of schedule but I’m still thinking week 6-8ish. Texans game after the bye makes sense 

In corbetts presser earlier this week he made it sound like he will be ready by end of pup - thinks he can play sooner but it’s up to the front office 

[Mr. Scot]

8 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

In corbetts presser earlier this week he made it sound like he will be ready by end of pup - thinks he can play sooner but it’s up to the front office 

They sounded optimistic about Zavala as well. Believe they said he could be available for some preseason action.

[TheCasillas]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

They sounded optimistic about Zavala as well. Believe they said he could be available for some preseason action.

Sounds like Zavala is going to start tomorrow but we will see

[Camp Fodder]

59 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

Sounds like Zavala is going to start tomorrow but we will see

I am hoping he is up to the task. Guard has become number 1 priority. We have money to spend is there anyone other than Risner out there?

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, Camp Fodder said:

I am hoping he is up to the task. Guard has become number 1 priority. We have money to spend is there anyone other than Risner out there?

[Camp Fodder]

20 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Cant hurt

[MHS831]

The offensive line has 5 starters at any given time--more than any other position group, but you really need 7-8 that are starting quality.  Personally, i do not think BC is a LG, but is perfect to be a swing OT for 2023 and could replace Moton in 2024 when his contract explodes to $30m.  I seriously think Zavala and Corbett will be the starting guards for most of the season.  Mays is an ideal backup at C and both G spots, as is Jensen.  If they all work out--that is eight players with starting ability--problem is, they do not have the starting ability right now (injury, experience). 

Backups for 2023:  Christensen (eventually--not right now), Mays, and Jensen.

Starters for 2023 (later in the season):  Ikwonu, Zavala, Bozeman, Corbett, Moton.

Edited August 17, 2023 by MHS831

[Fright]

THE Michael Jordan will save us!!! 

[jtm]

Guard is not our only problem.  Tackles looked terrible last game as well.  

[jb2288]

6 minutes ago, jtm said:

Guard is not our only problem.  Tackles looked terrible last game as well.  

Zero concerns on tackle, those 2 are proven 1 preseason game means nothing for them. Now the swing tackle/backup is an issue but hopefully they never see the field 

[Mr. Scot]

50 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

The offensive line has 5 starters at any given time--more than any other position group, but you really need 7-8 that are starting quality.  Personally, i do not think BC is a LG, but is perfect to be a swing OT for 2023 and could replace Moton in 2024 when his contract explodes to $30m.  I seriously think Zavala and Corbett will be the starting guards for most of the season.  Mays is an ideal backup at C and both G spots, as is Jensen.  If they all work out--that is eight players with starting ability--problem is, they do not have the starting ability right now (injury, experience). 

Backups for 2023:  Christensen (eventually--not right now), Mays, and Jensen.

Starters for 2023 (later in the season):  Ikwonu, Zavala, Bozeman, Corbett, Moton.

I could get on board with that.

I feel like it's always worth mentioning when we're talking O-Line that as a position group, chemistry / continuity matters probably more than it does anywhere else on the field. You could argue secondary is up there too but I think the line is where it matters most.

Keeping that group together was a big part of what made us successful last year. Here's hoping the same applies to this season as well.

Edited August 17, 2023 by Mr. Scot

[Camp Fodder]

1 hour ago, Fright said:

THE Michael Jordan will save us!!! 

[Jay Roosevelt]

For the love of God just sign a veteran.

[Gerry Green]

3 minutes ago, Jay Roosevelt said:

For the love of God just sign a veteran.

 

Who ya got?