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Rivera expects Bell to start at right tackle (Also other Tidbits)

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It's obvious that Rivera likes him and hopefully that means he sees the capacity for improvement in him. There is no way to get around the fact that he was one of the worst tackles in the league last year. People get so caught up in good stories and emotions and excuses. He flat out needs to play better.

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It's obvious that Rivera likes him and hopefully that means he sees the capacity for improvement in him. There is no way to get around the fact that he was one of the worst tackles in the league last year. People get so caught up in good stories and emotions and excuses. He flat out needs to play better.

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He was a fourth round pick, going into his third year; I wouldn't call him a bust.

And you just said it yourself, he hasn't proven anything more than Bell.

The way I read that statement, is Bell also hasn't proven anything more than Campbell.

We will see what happens in training camp and in the preseason.

I would agree that Campbell shouldn't be labeled a bust anymore than Bell should be. Campbell only played in 10 games his rookie year starting none of them and only played 4 games in 2011 meaning he has played in fewer games than Bell. Coming out of college he was highly touted and frankly having worked with learning disabilities for years, I doubt that it will negatively impact him that severely. Many learning disabilities affect the left side of the brain more than the right side meaning he may struggle to read and organize but is a visual hands on learner. Seems to me football is highly visual and hands on which should play into his strengths. I hope he can push Bell and perhaps even become the starter given we always have some injuries on the offensive line every year. We need depth all along the line.

As for Bell he has started a whole season so yes he is more proven than Campbell who has started 0 games in the league. So while I will agree with you on Campbell I don't agree on Bell.

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I was watching Nfl network and these guys were saying we got rid of Otah so that we can put Silatolu at RT??

Does this make sense?

That's because NFL Network hires people based on looks or having a broadcast communications degree. It doesn't have anything to do with knowing football or knowing what's going on with teams in the NFL.

Silatolu was a RT in college but we drafted him to play at LG.

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That's because NFL Network hires people based on looks or having a broadcast communications degree. It doesn't have anything to do with knowing football or knowing what's going on with teams in the NFL.

Silatolu was a RT in college but we drafted him to play at LG.

Silatolu was a LT in college. They often play RT when first arriving in the NFL if a team doesnt think they are ready for LT...

But all accounts were he was drafted to play LG but I guess he could be an interesting guy to watch. He would have some flexibility

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That's because NFL Network hires people based on looks or having a broadcast communications degree. It doesn't have anything to do with knowing football or knowing what's going on with teams in the NFL.

Silatolu was a RT in college but we drafted him to play at LG.

Bwood, when you said that, I had to think of this...

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Bwood, when you said that, I had to think of this...

siciliano.jpg

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We'll put that guy under the "broadcast communications graduate" section.

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I am more concerned with Hangman starting than I am with Bell. Bell showed improvement, there is a very good chance that he is still improving. So I am not really concerned with Bell. With Hangman, that is a different story. Hangman needs to be a back-up not a starter. I really am hoping someone beats him out.

Rivera will put the best players on the field. That is a given. It is also the reason I have more confidence going forward.

My giddy is at an all-time high. And GOOOOOOOO CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Was not trying to downplay his ability as he has played well in the past. But, for me, I would rather he be depth. He can play both G, and C, that is huge. I guess he can slide over to C and we can plug in the G. I would just prefer he be depth not a starter. We have a ton of guys vieing for starter minutes, i just want one of them to beat out Hangman. Makes us better as a team, and makes me happy. Win win.

But hey, having been married for over 20 years I am used to not getting my own way.

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