Lane Johnson was pulling for Philly to draft Guyton

[StarOfGlory]

The two OU alums, Guyton and Johnson, are both 6'7", with Johnson being about 10-12 pounds heavier. Guyton considers Johnson his mentor, and both have worked out and trained together. If the corner they picked didn't fall to them, there is a very strong possibility that Guyton would have been the Eagle's pick and eventual replacement for Johnson, who probably plays only for two more years at most. Under the coaching or Jeff Stoutland, Johnson believes Guyton could have been ready to step in with top level play the day he retires, with All-Pro potential.

If Guyton becomes the player Lane Johnson is, I doubt anyone will complain about this pick. That's 10+ years of top-level o-line play.

 

[Carson]

Guyton says he is most like Lane Johnson. They seem to be close somewhat being alumni

 

[shabazz]

This pleases me.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

I was surprised the Eagles didn’t go with Barton. Seemed like a natural fit in replacing Kelce. But maybe they already have a guy they like at C.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I was surprised the Eagles didn’t go with Barton. Seemed like a natural fit in replacing Kelce. But maybe they already have a guy they like at C.

Wouldn't surprise me if the slide Cam Jurgens over. He came into the NFL an OC

 

[Creeper]

Guyton and Johnson are RTs. Guyton may be a better fir with the Eagles, but I think the Eagles made the right choice drafting the speedy CB. I think that kid is already the best CB on the Eagles roster.

 

[mcmvp]

Wouldn't surprise me if the slide Cam Jurgens over. He came into the NFL an OC

Jason Kelce helped them pick Jurgens as his eventual replacement during their draft prep a couple years ago

 

[DallasEast]

The two OU alums, Guyton and Johnson, are both 6'7", with Johnson being about 10-12 pounds heavier. Guyton considers Johnson his mentor, and both have worked out and trained together. If the corner they picked didn't fall to them, there is a very strong possibility that Guyton would have been the Eagle's pick and eventual replacement for Johnson, who probably plays only for two more years at most. Under the coaching or Jeff Stoutland, Johnson believes Guyton could have been ready to step in with top level play the day he retires, with All-Pro potential.

If Guyton becomes the player Lane Johnson is, I doubt anyone will complain about this pick. That's 10+ years of top-level o-line play.

Bold> This makes me wonder when Johnson is planning on retiring. A year? Two? Five? I would love for Guyton to produce at an all-pro level for Dallas also but how soon will that happen hypothetically?

 

[exciter]

I was surprised the Eagles didn’t go with Barton. Seemed like a natural fit in replacing Kelce. But maybe they already have a guy they like at C.

Yeah, they draft him in the 2nd 2 seasons ago and have Steen to step into the guard position he’s been playing!

 

[bottleKids]

The two OU alums, Guyton and Johnson, are both 6'7", with Johnson being about 10-12 pounds heavier. Guyton considers Johnson his mentor, and both have worked out and trained together. If the corner they picked didn't fall to them, there is a very strong possibility that Guyton would have been the Eagle's pick and eventual replacement for Johnson, who probably plays only for two more years at most. Under the coaching or Jeff Stoutland, Johnson believes Guyton could have been ready to step in with top level play the day he retires, with All-Pro potential.

If Guyton becomes the player Lane Johnson is, I doubt anyone will complain about this pick. That's 10+ years of top-level o-line play.

Just curious what are you basing this possibly be Johnsons last year ?

 

[youngjerryjones]

Bold> This makes me wonder when Johnson is planning on retiring. A year? Two? Five? I would love for Guyton to produce at an all-pro level for Dallas also but how soon will that happen hypothetically?

Will take 3 years likely, next year will be a huge learning curve for him with the footwork change

 

[youngjerryjones]

Will take 3 years likely, next year will be a huge learning curve for him with the footwork change

Year 1 - Penalties, Mistakes - Promise versus top tier DE's
Year 2 - Chemistry with Tyler Smith becoming one of the better tandems in the league
Year 3 - Tyler Smith (Paid as one of the best LG's in the league) now playing next to one of the better LT prospects in the NFC
Year 4 - Option is picked up (2nd Team All-Pro is the ceiling and probowl is the floor) Now you figure out if you want to re-sign him after Year 6 for top dollar or re-draft depending on Year 3/4

 

[805BoysInBlue]

Well then, I really hope Lane Johnson shows him how to get away with that false start he does so well.

 

[John813]

I was wondering if the eagles were interested in drafting an OT to replace Johnson in a year or so.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

I can't wait for Guyton to start using Lane Johnsons quick start and they finally start flagging it for false start now that we are doing it

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Working out with Lane Johnson? That's great.......

 

[KingCorcoran]

I was wondering if the eagles were interested in drafting an OT to replace Johnson in a year or so.

Their cornerbacks are bad enough they could not afford that luxury.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Guyton and Johnson are RTs. Guyton may be a better fir with the Eagles, but I think the Eagles made the right choice drafting the speedy CB. I think that kid is already the best CB on the Eagles roster.

If he is then they are going to be food. He has great potential but no way a corner from Toledo is gonna step right in and be accustom to NFL receivers like Lamb.

 

[Chasing6]

I was surprised the Eagles didn’t go with Barton. Seemed like a natural fit in replacing Kelce. But maybe they already have a guy they like at C.

Eagles were desperate for CB.

 

[plymkr]

This is exciting for me. I like it when other teams want the guy or other team’s fans are mad we got him.