Twitter: Bob Sturm:Cam Erving is a good swing tackle until he has to play

[MikeB80]

Garrett and columbo are in the exact situation. Their left tackle opted out and they are trying a new guy at center.

will be interesting to see whose line holds up better.

 

[cern]

one day jeremy parnell wasn't a good swing tackle. then suddenly, one day he was. thank frank pollack for the turnaround. who's to say erving can't be coached up as well? sometimes a coach just has to know where to light the fire.

 

[jazzcat22]

Garrett and columbo are in the exact situation. Their left tackle opted out and they are trying a new guy at center.

will be interesting to see whose line holds up better.

Or which QB survives is another way to put it.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

one day jeremy parnell wasn't a good swing tackle. then suddenly, one day he was. thank frank pollack for the turnaround. who's to say erving can't be coached up as well? sometimes a coach just has to know where to light the fire.

Parnell was making the conversion from college basketball player to full-time football player; his development was later than most. The Cowboys let him walk because the Jags threw cash at him.

Erving is entering into his sixth season; he's pretty much who he is, good or bad.

 

[fivetwos]

one day jeremy parnell wasn't a good swing tackle. then suddenly, one day he was. thank frank pollack for the turnaround. who's to say erving can't be coached up as well? sometimes a coach just has to know where to light the fire.

He can backup all five spots and has experience.

There are at least two HOF players on this line right now, and some other very good ones.

They can get by.

If anyone ever has to fill in for Tyron, theres going to be a dropoff no matter who it may be.

 

[cern]

Parnell was making the conversion from college basketball player to full-time football player; his development was later than most. The Cowboys let him walk because the Jags threw cash at him.

Erving is entering into his sixth season; he's pretty much who he is, good or bad.

salient points. but coaching matters.

 

[jazzcat22]

He can backup all five spots and has experience.

There are at least two HOF players on this line right now, and some other very good ones.

They can get by.

If anyone ever has to fill in for Tyron, theres going to be a dropoff no matter who it may be.

Yes in pass protection, they can always use a TE to help at RT. Though that concept is lost with Garrett. Oops, he is not here, so yeah, that could happen. Hence, keeping a 4th TE. Also Zeke is a very good blocker as well.

Rams DL, is it what it used to be, any concerns?
Falcons, not sure if a concern there, unless they really improved.
Seahawks, same as Rams are they what they used to be, fans fear them based on reputation. Still a concern though.

So 2 of the 3 games still need to possibly have help. But then again, we may be surprised at Erving's play, if he is the starter at RT.

 

[cern]

Yes in pass protection, they can always use a TE to help at RT. Though that concept is lost with Garrett. Oops, he is not here, so yeah, that could happen. Hence, keeping a 4th TE. Also Zeke is a very good blocker as well.

Rams DL, is it what it used to be, any concerns?
Falcons, not sure if a concern there, unless they really improved.
Seahawks, same as Rams are they what they used to be, fans fear them based on reputation. Still a concern though.

So 2 of the 3 games still need to possibly have help. But then again, we may be surprised at Erving's play, if he is the starter at RT.

we are told free agent te, blake bell, is a blocking machine. i suppose the help could come from him.