Rivera says he's sticking with Chandler

[intangiblejohnny]

I trust RR with his player evals. Looking back he has done a lot with a little so far.

That being said, I certainly do hope we shore up the O line in the offseason.

[pantherclaw]

I don't think we want Chandler at RT... I bet a DE would blow by him in a heartbeat.

which wouldn't be any different than if Bell played there.

offensive tackle was his position he's been practicing and playing (preseason, and rated perfect), until the Panthers were forced to play him at guard.

The Panthers probably won't move him unless there is injury to bell.

[Marguide]

And? I never said he wasn't devoid of criticism did I?

 

Perhaps not, but you were "loling" at those "turning" on Rivera after 1 loss.

 

To me, that implied that you found the criticism unfair. And perhaps some or all of it is. It's also possible that some of it is justified. My point is we may criticize a few decisions here and there, but that doesn't constitute "turning on Rivera".

[pantherj]

Bell isn't that good at OG either. He can't get good leverage with his height, and he's unusually weak for his size. He really should be a backup RT, and nothing more. We could have moved Gary Williams to RT had we not lost him for the season.

[Ruff]

I think this just furthers the point that we need to find a quality RT, and maybe even RG, next season.

[Fan01]

Chandler has only been a guard a short while.  He still has to ask Kalil who's he supposed to block most of time time.  And you want to move him to RT?  

 

Are ya'll nuts?

 

He may have better physical tools than Bell but that doesn't mean snot if you don't know what you're supposed to doing.  Bell is sadly the best option we have at the present time.  Hopefully, RT is the linemen we need to upgrade the most (assuming Gross comes back).

 

With Chandler, Wharton, Ameni, and Kugbila I think we're OK at Guard.  Maybe keep Wharton at LG and move Ameni over.  He was coming into his own nicely before he got hurt.  

 

Gross - Wharton - Kalil - Ameni - ????

 

Bell - Scott - and that one huddler that's trying out can be backups.

[jtnc]

Cam has already matched his sack total from last year and it would be much MORE if he didn't have the ability to get out of them. This is ridiculous, he is sacked 10.5 percent of our offensive plays which leads the league.

[General_Purr]

Chandler has only been a guard a short while.  He still has to ask Kalil who's he supposed to block most of time time.  And you want to move him to RT?  

 

Are ya'll nuts?

 

He may have better physical tools than Bell but that doesn't mean snot if you don't know what you're supposed to doing.  Bell is sadly the best option we have at the present time.  Hopefully, RT is the linemen we need to upgrade the most (assuming Gross comes back).

 

With Chandler, Wharton, Ameni, and Kugbila I think we're OK at Guard.  Maybe keep Wharton at LG and move Ameni over.  He was coming into his own nicely before he got hurt.  

 

Gross - Wharton - Kalil - Ameni - ????

 

Bell - Scott - and that one huddler that's trying out can be backups.

 

 

Kugbila

[NanuqoftheNorth]

RR should be applauded for what he has achieved this year with smoke and mirrors substituting for talent in several key positions.

 

In this particular case "the answer" is definately not on our roster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[fieryprophet]

For what it's worth, Chandler got his first green PFF grade as a starter vs. the Saints, positive in both pass and run blocking.

 

I also find it hilarious that we, message board fans, can matter-of-factly state that our coaches lack player evaluation skills when we're judging the results based off of a 3 hour game and our extremely limited concepts of responsibilities within the schemes.

[davos]

I like Chandler as a guy we can keep behind an eventual starter but he's fine right now for what we are working with.  

 

We need an RT who can legit pass block.  Bell is just not NFL caliber and is this year's Naka.

[CRA]

For what it's worth, Chandler got his first green PFF grade as a starter vs. the Saints, positive in both pass and run blocking.

I also find it hilarious that we, message board fans, can matter-of-factly state that our coaches lack player evaluation skills when we're judging the results based off of a 3 hour game and our extremely limited concepts of responsibilities within the schemes.

I have never even coached even pee wee football......but I can tell you Jimmy Clausen sucks as a NFL QB and Tom Brady is great. Extremes are easy.

Bell's pass protection is an extreme. Gettlemen won't have him here next year. He is here now bc Gettlemen didn't touch this O with Ron having such questionable status

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

Every time Cam gets sacked, my 4 year old yells, "Bell, you big dummy!"  

 

even a 4 year old can see what is happening.

[fieryprophet]

I have never even coached even pee wee football......but I can tell you Jimmy Clausen sucks as a NFL QB and Tom Brady is great. Extremes are easy.

Bell's pass protection is an extreme. Gettlemen won't have him here next year. He is here now bc Gettlemen didn't touch this O with Ron having such questionable status

I never said Bell was great. But criticizing the coach's player evaluation skills because he is still playing Bell assumes there is someone better on the roster, which is Gettleman's responsibility.