Flozell Adams vs. Doug Free
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The thing is you're flying under the assumption that Free is suited to play LT as well as he is RT. I love Free, but I don't think this is the case. If anything, I'd say Columbo would be a LT candidate.
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theogt;3170581 said:
That seems to be the popular idea going around. I disagree with it though. I'm not sure either player is suited for LT. Both seem to be RTs to me.
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theogt;3170581 said:
Actually, it's the right. That is, if someone else is looking at it.
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Been saying this for a while.. I don't think Free is suited well at LT.. Its an important part of the line because its Romos blindside
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theogt;3170585 said:
Make your case. I'm listening.
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theogt;3170585 said:
Didn't Free play left tackle last year in pre-season? If i remember correctly he didn't look good at all.
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At this time I would not be looking to eat Flo cap hit I would just as soon keep him here and know we have good depth than to let him go and be back to questioning our depth at tackle
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Doomsday101;3170590 said:
I tend to agree with this.
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Athletic, quick feet, yet good size. He was nicknamed Doug "Freak" in college because he's so athletic. He's not a mauler that you'd want at right tackle. Free has always been a left tackle candidate. He wasn't our swing tackle for a year because they didn't think he was suited for right tackle. Since McQ could play both, he played the swing tackle position.CowboyMcCoy;3170588 said:
Look at every scouting report ever made on Free. He's a left tackle, not a right tackle. This is obvious.
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theogt;3170592 said:
So he's versatile, at least. I can roll with that.
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There's no way Colombo is a LT. He would be a giant liability. He's the prototype RT who has 2-3 years left. Free is more suited to play LT. He's much more athletic and has more upside.
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TheSport78;3170596 said:
I was thinking about his size and strength, but I really don't know their ability to play both sides. Apparently, according to theogt, Free plays LT and RT, so we shall see.
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theogt;3170585 said:
Absolutely correct.
His lack of strength hurts him more as a RT.
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Doomsday101;3170590 said:
I'd like to keep Adams as depth also, but in today's NFL, you just can't let a guy with that cap number sit on the bench.
And you're probably going to have the situation where another young tackle is going to be drafted– early.
I truly think that Flozell's days as a Cowboy are numbered.
The only thing that may help his cause is accepting a lower salary for 2010.
The other thing to keep in mind is that he may just retire– I would not be surprised if that happened.