DC: Rookie Watch: Despite Hip Surgery, Green Has Valuable O-Line Versatility

[AsthmaField]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if this year ends up being a redshirt season for Green. Let him get right and work on his strength on IR for the year and then come back and compete for a spot next offseason.

 

[xwalker]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if this year ends up being a redshirt season for Green. Let him get right and work on his strength on IR for the year and then come back and compete for a spot next offseason.

If he was not going to be the to backup OT anyway, then PUP/IR gives them an extra roster spot.

 

[AsthmaField]

If he was not going to be the to backup OT anyway, then PUP/IR gives them an extra roster spot.

Yep. I expect Weems to the the swing tackle this year and then to see Green competing for the spot in 2016.

I know you think it might end up Collins this year and you could be right. Either way, I just want them to put Collins in a position and let him work there exclusively (for the most part).

 

[xwalker]

Yep. I expect Weems to the the swing tackle this year and then to see Green competing for the spot in 2016.

I know you think it might end up Collins this year and you could be right. Either way, I just want them to put Collins in a position and let him work there exclusively (for the most part).

I don't necessarily think it will or should be Collins. I just think he should practice primarily at that position unless they have multiple better options. I think Weems might be good, but I don't want to see them put it all on him. Considering that Free is gimpy, they need to plan on a backup for the backup. They were lucky last year because if Parnell had missed any snaps, the backup was Tony Hills. I don't want to see a Tony Hills type player as the only thing between an NFL pass rusher and Romo.

 

[waving monkey]

I don't know how much longer that Bernadeau lasts, beyond this season. I want Collins to fill at guard, and have longevity added to Leary's career with him being first up inside for this line.

I am actually intrigued by what is projecting with the talent of Weems, Green, and Gibson as to tackles into the future.

I have the same thoughts on Bernie I can even see him out this year

 

[JohnsKey19]

The acquisition of Collins takes any pressure off Green to immediately show he can contribute. More importantly, the team needs this guy to be a factor in 2016.

A rash of injuries to the starting OL would obviously alter expectations.

 

[xwalker]

I have the same thoughts on Bernie I can even see him out this year

Somebody has to be the backup Center. This is the last year of Bernadeau's contract and I think they would prefer a cheap young player to replace him after this season, but they can't short change that position. Having a quality backup Center is critical.