LT is obviously an issue. That being said - and I'm open to disagreement here - I think moving Saffold back to LT is our best bet unless we pick up a bandage vet or draft pick right now. Saffold is an average LT with huge durability concerns but even I think that places him above Greg Robinson right now. Robinson, due to contract and athletic ability should at least be tried at the guard spot. It would be criminal not to let him have a shot there in training camp.
Brown/Whichmann are JAGS and we could definitely use an upgrade there in FA or draft. I was happy with Havenstein's performance last year but really down on his play this year (some people mentioned the injury that basically kept him out of almost all of camp). I'd give him a pass right now.
Too soon...But I'll play. Since there are no parameters, I'll just do what I like
LT -
Garrett Bolles
I've been singing this guys praises for a couple weeks now...I think we can steal him in the 2nd or 3rd round. Maybe 4th, the guy is an ex-DL....One year of major college ball. He has excellent footwork & quickness & length. Seems pretty sharp too, already married. Or is that a negative? Whatever, I really want this kid...I'm hoping we can pick up Bolles & the LB from Florida (Jarred Davis).
LG - Jamon Brown
Now this guy suppossedly has all-pro talent...So a coaching change should do wonders for his game...Either way...he either starts or backups the guard positions. Wichman I had faith in, but can't stay healthy. I'd use Donnall as the primary backup to both guard positions.
C - Jon
Toth
6th rounder...potential UDFA...but can start for us...in the first year...Tough, smart, nasty....and durable...Played against those monsters at Bama...Auburn....Tennessee. Held his own. I happened to watch a game of his...vs Florida...And found Jarred Davis. He was blasting Toth on every run...Just taking on the block....ferociously. It was impressive.
RG - Roger Saffold
I like Saffold...think he's our best lineman....but I'm thinking it may be time to move on...We'll see.
RT - Greg Robinson
LT's that can't play the left side usually go to RT. It's that simple. Not sure what was wrong with Havenstein. But I look at footwork...Then I look at how a guy gets beat. Like yesterday, Debo was giving Fisher of KC hell...all game...with bull rushes. Same with Bennett on Matthews. bull rushing...Aviril, #55...all of them, bull rushing Mathews...I don't like guys that play LT getting bull rushed. The DE should be scared to get wrapped up in those arms. Not against Matthews & Fisher. Same with Havenstein. Gets bull rushed...Beat...Tossed around...If he can't beat out Greg...we need to find a backup tackle that can swing to both sides...and that's not Havenstein. Little legs, injured already...seems like a problem. He was our 2nd worst lineman...well, Barnes, and whoever played guard were bad too...He just stood out. RT protection is huge.
that's my tenative offensive line...and I like it a bunch
