Statistical reasons to Scratch Ickey from returning as a LT--Even in 2027

[kass]

6 hours ago, PleaseCutStewart said:

Not sure you can blame the front office there. We had 3 OL have the equivalent of season ending injuries between Hunt, BC, and Icky despite having a good unit IMO.

Now... I do blame the front office drafting RBs and old college busts (DJ) when we had more pressing needs

I think having consistency and keeping most of the unit is key to success and one reason the oline did not fall apart despite all the injuries. Was it 11 different combinations? Have to give credit to the O-line coach also.

but... an aging unit, probably mean a higher risk of injuries. So with a unit of 9 players, cant just add vets to the group. Then you probably end up with having to draft multiple players some drafts. 

[Khyber53]

While I really hope things pan out for the young man, sometimes you've got to make a calculated guess on your returns.

I wanted so bad to see us use our first round pick on a LB, C or TE this season, but I think this one injury changes everything.

I might suggest taking the best and the second best OTs available in the draft with our first and second round picks. The injury to Icky really makes the first one a good choice and an affordable one. And Moton, who is long in the tooth, needs someone in the wings behind him. 

This also means that BC is going to need to get a contract for this upcoming season both as a starter at LT and to train the younger player behind him. Also it means that we need to extend a solid contract to Cade Mays and lock him down as our Center for the next four years.

Maybe Icky can recover fully and be a starting LT again, but the odds aren't in his favor. Maybe he could be back in line to play as a guard right as our current starters' contracts wind down.

It's not pretty having to spend all your picks and money on the line, but it seems to be the wise investment in light of everything.