It makes sense from the perspective of someone who watches these players daily in practice as opposed to Sunday afternoon QB couch GM's. Size isn't necessarily a problem unless you can't get out of your own way or an opposing defensive player is consistently getting under your pads and using leverage against you.Bobby Evans is built like an OG, 6'4", 312 lbs, 34.75" arms, while Edwards is built like an OT, at 6'6", 308 lbs, 33" arms. Why Kromer didn't switch them makes no sense.
Most teams use their OTAs and training camp to set their (rookies-raw)starting o-line and use the preseason games for them to get used to playing alongside each other.No question he's earned the start at LG. What the highlight also shows is what I've been saying about Edwards struggling at RG where he's slow in picking up the block. He came in as the least polished of the two between him and Evans. He's at a disadvantage leverage wise because of his height.
Bobby Evans is built like an OG, 6'4", 312 lbs, 34.75" arms, while Edwards is built like an OT, at 6'6", 308 lbs, 33" arms. Why Kromer didn't switch them makes no sense. Outside they can give Edwards help with a TE chip and it simplifies his read.
Bottom line is they have their LG and right side if they simply flip Edwards and Evans. As much as McVay likes Whitworth I don't see him being extended. I would like him as a O-line coach however, since I sincerely have my doubts about Kromer.
I think it was a major mistake by McVay to completely withhold his brand new o-line from the preseason and not allowing them to gel as a unit before the season. I don't think he will make that mistake next year. I think they have the makings of a good o-line with the guys they have (with the exception of Blythe). They look to have decent swings in Brewer and Shelton and a backup center in the making in Trewyn.
As long as they stay healthy I see no reason to think that this o-line isn't built and can't play well next year and that is the key to his offense.
Major mistake by Kromer? Have you been an O line coach in the NFL?No question he's earned the start at LG. What the highlight also shows is what I've been saying about Edwards struggling at RG where he's slow in picking up the block. He came in as the least polished of the two between him and Evans. He's at a disadvantage leverage wise because of his height.
Bobby Evans is built like an OG, 6'4", 312 lbs, 34.75" arms, while Edwards is built like an OT, at 6'6", 308 lbs, 33" arms. Why Kromer didn't switch them makes no sense. Outside they can give Edwards help with a TE chip and it simplifies his read.
Bottom line is they have their LG and right side if they simply flip Edwards and Evans. As much as McVay likes Whitworth I don't see him being extended. I would like him as a O-line coach however, since I sincerely have my doubts about Kromer.
No he isn't but he did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night."Major mistake by Kromer? Have you been an O line coach in the NFL?
Nice to see someone on the O- line play angry. Thanks for posting!