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I can’t wait for training camp to see how the OL looks and see who practices at 2nd/3rd string OC and 1st/2nd/3rd string RG.
I think the biggest change to the OL will be the coach, Bill Callahan. Most expect him to use a lot more of the Zone Blocking Scheme. It appears that Garrett started acquiring players that fit the ZBS a year before he had a coach to implement the system. There is still a lot of 1-on-1 man blocking within the ZBS; however, if implemented correctly, the ZBS gives Olinemen some advantages over Dlinemen that they don’t have in a pure man blocking scheme.
OC Costa, Phil
Everybody’s favorite whipping boy. He makes the team unless 2 players outperform him in Training Camp. I’m not even certain who is 2nd team OC at this point.
OC Kowalski, Kevin
Performed well in limited snaps last year. Size/strength is his biggest issue. His pre-draft measureables indicate that he has excellent quickness/agility. His 7.15 3-cone is the best I’ve ever seen for an Olineman. If Callahan implements the Zone Blocking Scheme as expected, it should be helpful to smaller/quicker players like Kowalski.
OC/OG Nagy, Bill
He practiced at 2nd team OC in OTAs/mini-camp, but Bern and Kowalski did not practice due to injury.
OG/OC Bernadeau, Mackenzy
I don’t see him practicing at multiple positions (OC/OG) unless he is completely healthy to begin TC.
OG Livings, Nate
From Josh Ellis: “The thing that stands out most is just how big he is, especially as compared to Kyle Kosier, Bill Nagy and those guys that were starting last year. He just looked more athletic and powerful than Montrae Holland or Derrick Dockery. Obviously the Cowboys had a budget for the position, but there were a lot of guards on the market, and he's the one Bill Callahan wanted most. I think he will be better, and more durable, than Kosier would've been going forward, and that's what the move was about. “
OG Arkin, David
Mickey estimated that he was up to about 320 lbs from about 300 lbs last year. Broaddus reported that he still needed more upper body strength based on his performance in OTAs.
OG Leary, Ronald
From Mickey: “There is something to this Leary kid. Like his mobility and aggressive streak. And if he should emerge at right guard, that could push Bernadeau into a battle with Costa for the center job. The free-agent signee from Carolina has never played that position in a game, though, only in practice. Stay tuned.”
Broaddus reported that he looked significantly stronger than Arkin in OTAs.
OG Gunn, Harland
Practice Squad at best, IMO.
OT Free, Doug
I reviewed game footage from both 2011 and 2010. It appeared that Free either had an arm or shoulder problem in 2011 or he significantly changed his technique for the worse.
OT Smith, Tyron
Performed above expectations for a Rookie OT with no offseason with the team. Moving to LT will be an adjustment since the played RT in college also. With his immense talent, it shouldn’t really be a problem.
OT Parnell, Jermey
This guy is super athletic with long arms. I focused on him a lot during training camp last year and in preseason games. He appears to be fine in pass protection but needs a little more strength for run blocking. A full offseason with Wocik should have helped.
OT Adams, Jeff
He has very good quickness/agility measureables, but his 19 reps on the bench show that he has a long way to go in the strength department. He would be a good Practice Squad candidate.
OT Adcock, Levy
I’m surprised he didn’t get drafted. I thought he held his own at both RT and LT in college. He does need to get rid of the excessive gut. He projects to either RT or OG.
OT Novikoff, Tyrone
Based on his measureables, he appears a bit slow and short armed to play OT; however, at almost 6-7, he would be a very tall OG. He did have an impressive 33 reps on the bench.
OT/OG McQuistan, Pat
He did start 8 games for the Dolphins in 2010, but I think that was at OG. It was reported that he lined up at OT in the mini-camp. I would prefer a young player with more upside win a roster spot over MQ.
I think the biggest change to the OL will be the coach, Bill Callahan. Most expect him to use a lot more of the Zone Blocking Scheme. It appears that Garrett started acquiring players that fit the ZBS a year before he had a coach to implement the system. There is still a lot of 1-on-1 man blocking within the ZBS; however, if implemented correctly, the ZBS gives Olinemen some advantages over Dlinemen that they don’t have in a pure man blocking scheme.
OC Costa, Phil
Everybody’s favorite whipping boy. He makes the team unless 2 players outperform him in Training Camp. I’m not even certain who is 2nd team OC at this point.
OC Kowalski, Kevin
Performed well in limited snaps last year. Size/strength is his biggest issue. His pre-draft measureables indicate that he has excellent quickness/agility. His 7.15 3-cone is the best I’ve ever seen for an Olineman. If Callahan implements the Zone Blocking Scheme as expected, it should be helpful to smaller/quicker players like Kowalski.
OC/OG Nagy, Bill
He practiced at 2nd team OC in OTAs/mini-camp, but Bern and Kowalski did not practice due to injury.
OG/OC Bernadeau, Mackenzy
I don’t see him practicing at multiple positions (OC/OG) unless he is completely healthy to begin TC.
OG Livings, Nate
From Josh Ellis: “The thing that stands out most is just how big he is, especially as compared to Kyle Kosier, Bill Nagy and those guys that were starting last year. He just looked more athletic and powerful than Montrae Holland or Derrick Dockery. Obviously the Cowboys had a budget for the position, but there were a lot of guards on the market, and he's the one Bill Callahan wanted most. I think he will be better, and more durable, than Kosier would've been going forward, and that's what the move was about. “
OG Arkin, David
Mickey estimated that he was up to about 320 lbs from about 300 lbs last year. Broaddus reported that he still needed more upper body strength based on his performance in OTAs.
OG Leary, Ronald
From Mickey: “There is something to this Leary kid. Like his mobility and aggressive streak. And if he should emerge at right guard, that could push Bernadeau into a battle with Costa for the center job. The free-agent signee from Carolina has never played that position in a game, though, only in practice. Stay tuned.”
Broaddus reported that he looked significantly stronger than Arkin in OTAs.
OG Gunn, Harland
Practice Squad at best, IMO.
OT Free, Doug
I reviewed game footage from both 2011 and 2010. It appeared that Free either had an arm or shoulder problem in 2011 or he significantly changed his technique for the worse.
OT Smith, Tyron
Performed above expectations for a Rookie OT with no offseason with the team. Moving to LT will be an adjustment since the played RT in college also. With his immense talent, it shouldn’t really be a problem.
OT Parnell, Jermey
This guy is super athletic with long arms. I focused on him a lot during training camp last year and in preseason games. He appears to be fine in pass protection but needs a little more strength for run blocking. A full offseason with Wocik should have helped.
OT Adams, Jeff
He has very good quickness/agility measureables, but his 19 reps on the bench show that he has a long way to go in the strength department. He would be a good Practice Squad candidate.
OT Adcock, Levy
I’m surprised he didn’t get drafted. I thought he held his own at both RT and LT in college. He does need to get rid of the excessive gut. He projects to either RT or OG.
OT Novikoff, Tyrone
Based on his measureables, he appears a bit slow and short armed to play OT; however, at almost 6-7, he would be a very tall OG. He did have an impressive 33 reps on the bench.
OT/OG McQuistan, Pat
He did start 8 games for the Dolphins in 2010, but I think that was at OG. It was reported that he lined up at OT in the mini-camp. I would prefer a young player with more upside win a roster spot over MQ.
