John Michael Schmitz Center Minnesota

[WillieBeamen]

Schmitz is better than Torrence. Andrew Vorhees is too.

Nope

 

[rambo2]

Nope

Yes, Torrence is too slow to get 2nd level blocks.

 

[WillieBeamen]

Yes, Torrence is too slow to get 2nd level blocks.

Ok

 

[Cowboyny]

There’s not a lot of guys this year that I am vehemently against taking like I have been in the past. Maybe just Hooker. I’d be happy with a bunch of different scenarios that have been presented.

at 26, they can go in many directions and have many needs to fill. Question is, if a 1st rd graded player falls to them this yr.

 

[rambo2]

at 26, they can go in many directions and have many needs to fill. Question is, if a 1st rd graded player falls to them this yr.

I would say yes, a first round player will be available at 26.

 

[Acceptablename]

Our OL has never been the same since Travis Frederick was forced to retire. He was a very unique talent, high IQ player who can match up against the type of defender, but also was mobile enough to hit moving targets. Many wanted Linderbaum last season, but he was short armed and his frame was probably maxed out. Travis Biadiaz has been solid, but isn't considered elite by any means. AsthmaField made a good point about how they are changing run schemes where Biadiaz might be a poor fit.

Hearing multiple people within the scouting community rave about Schmitz. He doesn't have positional flex, but many think he can easily play Guard. Let's also not forget that Biad contract is set to expire after next season.

In my opinion, fixing the run game is more about fixing the OL then it is drafting an elite running back.

If He’ll play guard I’m good

 

[Hardline]

Yes, Torrence is too slow to get 2nd level blocks.

Torrence is easily the best pure guard in this draft. There's a chance he's going to get picked in the top 20 .

 

[rambo2]

Torrence is easily the best pure guard in this draft. There's a chance he's going to get picked in the top 20 .

I hope that it isn't Dallas.

 

[visionary]

I’ll go Schmitz over Torrence since OC is more important than OG and Schmitz can start there next year so we are not having to pay Tyler

 

[Malhavoc]

Best interior OL in the draft. Go watch any of his tape from last year. Just dominant. I predict he carries a 1 st round grade on this team’s board.

 

[rambo2]

Best interior OL in the draft. Go watch any of his tape from last year. Just dominant. I predict he carries a 1 st round grade on this team’s board.

Yes

 

[Stash]

Our OL has never been the same since Travis Frederick was forced to retire. He was a very unique talent, high IQ player who can match up against the type of defender, but also was mobile enough to hit moving targets. Many wanted Linderbaum last season, but he was short armed and his frame was probably maxed out. Travis Biadiaz has been solid, but isn't considered elite by any means. AsthmaField made a good point about how they are changing run schemes where Biadiaz might be a poor fit.

Hearing multiple people within the scouting community rave about Schmitz. He doesn't have positional flex, but many think he can easily play Guard. Let's also not forget that Biad contract is set to expire after next season.

In my opinion, fixing the run game is more about fixing the OL then it is drafting an elite running back.

Center is definitely a position that could be at a crossroads.

While I feel Biadasz had a good year and continues to improve, we still miss Frederick in there. And while Biadasz is good, do we or can we afford to pay free agent money for ‘good’?

 

[Teague31]

Broaddus was pimping him on the draft show the other day