With the nerve damage, he was probably playing through an injury to that shoulder, couldn't feel it, and it only exacerbated it through training camp. Maybe he's only discovered the injury after ramping up his workouts? Or maybe he/they knew of the injury but didn't want to operate until his body was ready for it?
Either way, we really missed Fredbeard out there getting the plays set and stonewalling LBs at the 2nd level. Looney outperformed expectations, though, and might have a shot at a starting position after next year.
Looney at OT? Doubtful. He's built and plays like guard/center through and through.
