Schottenheimer: Open competition at RT

[bigE79]

I wonder if Steele has any value if he was moved inside to Guard. He's basically a turnstile at tackle

Even turnstiles give resistance,steele doesn't even do that

 

[Robster8989]

I wonder if Steele has any value if he was moved inside to Guard. He's basically a turnstile at tackle

It's not a bad call at all.
He seems to have lost his lateral movement, something a T depends on. A Guard doesn't use the same type of lateral motion that a T does.
Problem is the contract.
His cap hit next year is 18.125, and 14 of that can be saved with a June 1 release. That's too much savings to pass up.
He's gone (and should be).

 

[LonnieElam]

Wait. Who has the biggest contract? We all know that's the only thing that dictates playing time around here. I am Jack's confusion.

 

[plymkr]

Finally!!!

 

[PurpleHaze22]

Or move Guyton to RT and let Thomas take LT.

Thomas looked pretty good filling in for Guyton at left tackle and I believe Guyton was converted to left tackle after playing right tackle in college.This could be a good move if not this year then next year.

 

[StarOfGlory]

Well, shotty has only been hc for a few months. Relax.

No other coach could have done this before Shotty? Another organizational failure.

 

[DUO_CORE]

Open competition like Vince Papale open competition?

 

[Chasing6]

I'd love that. That'd be tremendous. Though we should get a decent 2 WR as well if we do trade away Pickens. Tolbert ain't it lol.

We have 2 first round picks.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

We have 2 first round picks.

I know, but we have those and a few late picks (plus probably a few comp picks).

 

[Bigrandrn]

jerry said he determines the winner.

He determined (past tense) that it’s Steele.

 

[rambo2]

...said four months too late.

Too late for what?

 

[rambo2]

I know, but we have those and a few late picks (plus probably a few comp picks).

We have Williams and Pickens.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Did Junior clear this with Yoda?

 

[Chasing6]

I know, but we have those and a few late picks (plus probably a few comp picks).

A legit number 2 would need to be a first round pick.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

We have Williams and Pickens.

Yeah, I just think we need as much defencive help as possible.

 

[plasticman]

There should be constant and ongoing open competition at every single position throughout teh season.

No starting player should ever feel safe.

 

[boysfanindc]

There should be constant and ongoing open competition at every single position throughout teh season.

No starting player should ever feel safe.

I agree Mahomes should be looking over his shoulder every week.

 

[Captain43Crash]

That one already happened. There is no one on the team as good at LT as Guyton.
The problem with this open competition at RT is that Thomas was awful in his brief trial last game.

I think Tyler Smith is better that Guyton at LT!
I would move Tyler Smith to LT, and Guyton to RT. We have a couple backup guards that can fill in for Smith at guard.

 

[plasticman]

I agree Mahomes should be looking over his shoulder every week.

Do you think Troy Aikman wasn't?

Troy Aikman was the #1 overall pick in the 1989 draft. That didn't impress Jimmy Johnson. he drafted another quarterback in the 1st round of the supplemental draft.

When Troy was beginning to emerge as an elite QB, Jimmy rewarded him by acquiring Steve Beuerlein and Bernie Kosar.

Jimmy knew all about Michael Irvin. He played for him at Miami. Didn't prevent him from drafting a WR in the 1st or 2nd round three years in a row.

Roger Staubach stated that the motivation for playing well was related to the quality of his competition. First, he had to beat out Craig Morton during a regular season. Then he had to stave off Danny White for half his career.

Despite the productivity of Golden Richards in the late 70's, his backup, 2nd year player Tony Hill eventually became a little better. Golden got shipped out.

Players that are uncomfortable in their status always have something extra to play for.

 

[Chasing6]

Do you think Troy Aikman wasn't?

Troy Aikman was the #1 overall pick in the 1989 draft. That didn't impress Jimmy Johnson. he drafted another quarterback in the 1st round of the supplemental draft.

When Troy was beginning to emerge as an elite QB, Jimmy rewarded him by acquiring Steve Beuerlein and Bernie Kosar.

Jimmy knew all about Michael Irvin. He played for him at Miami. Didn't prevent him from drafting a WR in the 1st or 2nd round three years in a row.

Roger Staubach stated that the motivation for playing well was related to the quality of his competition. First, he had to beat out Craig Morton during a regular season. Then he had to stave off Danny White for half his career.

Despite the productivity of Golden Richards in the late 70's, his backup, 2nd year player Tony Hill eventually became a little better. Golden got shipped out.

Players that are uncomfortable in their status always have something extra to play for.

Pre salary cap was a different world.