Erving and Knight need to be starting OTs

quickccc

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what I wish could happen at this point with the OTs, ..Cam Erving starting at LT,.and Brandon Knight (upon his return) starting at RT,.. Steele now key reserve at both OT roles.

- And i'd like to see reserve McGovern sharing time with Williams at LG at some point of last month December and sheer tank time.
But unless there's vast rash of injuries, McGov wont come close to seeing time again on the playing field.

- But new OL coach Joe Philibin seems to have a way of thinking and operating that settles him on Steele
remaining as starting RT.

- I tend to think he really likes rookie Steele over either Erving and Knight. I'm guessing the same traits
that Cowboys like about Steele at draft time, such as his athleticism and his length, they still like
about him to remain as a starter.

What Steele lacks in strength core, techniques and game experience, they probably think he'll eventually make it up in the long run. And they seem determined to stick and stay with him as such.
But he's surrendered a sack in each game he's started this year.

-Knight doesn't have essential athleticism and really is probably more of an OG interior type than he is
as an OT. But the time and performance he's put in when asked to start outside as brought some
encouragement. He's sustained himself at LT for the most part. He appears technically sound.
 

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I see a lot of Doug Free in Knight the good and the bad. I think Erving has his moments also good and bad. I think Erving or Knight at either OT spot has its pluses and minuses.
 

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what I wish could happen at this point with the OTs, ..Cam Erving starting at LT,.and Brandon Knight (upon his return) starting at RT,.. Steele now key reserve at both OT roles.

- And i'd like to see reserve McGovern sharing time with Williams at LG at some point of last month December and sheer tank time.
But unless there's vast rash of injuries, McGov wont come close to seeing time again on the playing field.

- But new OL coach Joe Philibin seems to have a way of thinking and operating that settles him on Steele
remaining as starting RT.

- I tend to think he really likes rookie Steele over either Erving and Knight. I'm guessing the same traits
that Cowboys like about Steele at draft time, such as his athleticism and his length, they still like
about him to remain as a starter.

What Steele lacks in strength core, techniques and game experience, they probably think he'll eventually make it up in the long run. And they seem determined to stick and stay with him as such.
But he's surrendered a sack in each game he's started this year.

-Knight doesn't have essential athleticism and really is probably more of an OG interior type than he is
as an OT. But the time and performance he's put in when asked to start outside as brought some
encouragement. He's sustained himself at LT for the most part. He appears technically sound.

That’s why i been asking if there’s any updates on Knight so he can come in for Steele.
 

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I am starting to think the Cowboys are truly trying to tank by leaving Steele in there to get our QB's killed. I am on board!
 

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what I wish could happen at this point with the OTs, ..Cam Erving starting at LT,.and Brandon Knight (upon his return) starting at RT,.. Steele now key reserve at both OT roles.

- And i'd like to see reserve McGovern sharing time with Williams at LG at some point of last month December and sheer tank time.
But unless there's vast rash of injuries, McGov wont come close to seeing time again on the playing field.

- But new OL coach Joe Philibin seems to have a way of thinking and operating that settles him on Steele
remaining as starting RT.

- I tend to think he really likes rookie Steele over either Erving and Knight. I'm guessing the same traits
that Cowboys like about Steele at draft time, such as his athleticism and his length, they still like
about him to remain as a starter.

What Steele lacks in strength core, techniques and game experience, they probably think he'll eventually make it up in the long run. And they seem determined to stick and stay with him as such.
But he's surrendered a sack in each game he's started this year.

-Knight doesn't have essential athleticism and really is probably more of an OG interior type than he is
as an OT. But the time and performance he's put in when asked to start outside as brought some
encouragement. He's sustained himself at LT for the most part. He appears technically sound.
As fans, we know we arent going anywhere so we tend to think more long term.

Coaches coach to keep their jobs.

I'd love to see McGovern start over Williams, but it's not gonna happen if Williams is healthy.
 

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Yea - I don't think there's really any debate around this.
My hope is Gilbert gets a chance to prove he can be backup and knight can be swing tackle next year
That’s huge savings on cap if they can succeed
 

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Just to highlight what they think of Steele, when Erving went our for one play, they moved Martin to right tackle and Steele to left tackle. I incorrectly assumed they would move Williams out to left tackle. Come to think of it, this might be a better indication of what they think of Williams.
 
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