What is the best path to fortify the OL?

[cnuball21]

We could also draft Zion and play him at Center, then draft a guard. However, unlikely to start 2 rookies

I want no part of asking him to make a position change in the NFL and hope for the best. I don’t care if he took snaps there at the Sr bowl and pkayes there some. His best profile is at G.

 

[Rayman70]

That I didn't know

Yeah Bryan Broaddus was asked about him on 105.3 the fan, and he said he spoke with his inside guys and they told him that he is/was so beat up that he almost never practiced during the week and he would suit up on game days. Bryan said he was told that the guy is basically almost done. Which would explain alot. I think hes a guy that u might sign during the year only if u need a body because of injury at center. He may even retire.I didnt know any of this myself,until BB talked about it.

 

[Stash]

We all know the offensive line fell apart in the 2nd half of the season with the rest of the offense. Couldn't run, struggled in protection and they were the most penalized unit in the league.

Collins, Connor Williams, our swing Tackle are already all off the roster. Tyron is still struggling with durability and probably is coming to an end of his career. Biadasz has had up and down play over his 1st two seasons. McGovern looks to be like a right guard only. Martin is still Martin. Who knows what we have will 2nd yr Tackle Ball.

We cannot rebuild 4 out of 5 lineman in one offseason, especially the way this front office uses fa. What is the best path to fortify the OL?

The emergency route would be moving Martin to Left Guard, drafting Linderbaum and having McGovern start at Right Tackle. Playing two young players on the right side could be disastrous. We saw that combo on the left side in KC and it wasn't good. Not a good plan!!

Option #2 draft an elite Left Guard, add competition at Center either via the draft or through fa. Sign a veteran swing tackle. Still develop Ball at Tackle. Probably the most realistic.

Option #3 Upside Draft either Tyler Smih or Rainmann and see if they can start inside, eventually replace Tyron Smith at LT in another yr. Add competition at Center.

Nuclear Option-use our top 2-3 picks on 2 immediate interior starters.

Option #3 is looking better all the time, but I think we would need to add a long term option for left guard as well.

 

[xwalker]

We all know the offensive line fell apart in the 2nd half of the season with the rest of the offense. Couldn't run, struggled in protection and they were the most penalized unit in the league.

Collins, Connor Williams, our swing Tackle are already all off the roster. Tyron is still struggling with durability and probably is coming to an end of his career. Biadasz has had up and down play over his 1st two seasons. McGovern looks to be like a right guard only. Martin is still Martin. Who knows what we have will 2nd yr Tackle Ball.

We cannot rebuild 4 out of 5 lineman in one offseason, especially the way this front office uses fa. What is the best path to fortify the OL?

The emergency route would be moving Martin to Left Guard, drafting Linderbaum and having McGovern start at Right Tackle. Playing two young players on the right side could be disastrous. We saw that combo on the left side in KC and it wasn't good. Not a good plan!!

Option #2 draft an elite Left Guard, add competition at Center either via the draft or through fa. Sign a veteran swing tackle. Still develop Ball at Tackle. Probably the most realistic.

Option #3 Upside Draft either Tyler Smih or Rainmann and see if they can start inside, eventually replace Tyron Smith at LT in another yr. Add competition at Center.

Nuclear Option-use our top 2-3 picks on 2 immediate interior starters.

They'll be fine if they upgrade either LG or OC. No need to go overboard drafting for need.

 

[BleedSilverandBlue]

We all know the offensive line fell apart in the 2nd half of the season with the rest of the offense. Couldn't run, struggled in protection and they were the most penalized unit in the league.

Collins, Connor Williams, our swing Tackle are already all off the roster. Tyron is still struggling with durability and probably is coming to an end of his career. Biadasz has had up and down play over his 1st two seasons. McGovern looks to be like a right guard only. Martin is still Martin. Who knows what we have will 2nd yr Tackle Ball.

We cannot rebuild 4 out of 5 lineman in one offseason, especially the way this front office uses fa. What is the best path to fortify the OL?

The emergency route would be moving Martin to Left Guard, drafting Linderbaum and having McGovern start at Right Tackle. Playing two young players on the right side could be disastrous. We saw that combo on the left side in KC and it wasn't good. Not a good plan!!

Option #2 draft an elite Left Guard, add competition at Center either via the draft or through fa. Sign a veteran swing tackle. Still develop Ball at Tackle. Probably the most realistic.

Option #3 Upside Draft either Tyler Smih or Rainmann and see if they can start inside, eventually replace Tyron Smith at LT in another yr. Add competition at Center.

Nuclear Option-use our top 2-3 picks on 2 immediate interior starters.

Draft Lindenbaum in the first round at pick 24 if he is there.

Sign Trai Turner to a 1 year 3 mil prove it deal.

Draft one of either Tyler Smith or Rainmann as projects and hope they can either beat out Seele at Right tackle, or be your swing for a year or two waiting to replace Tyron.

 

[rambo2]

Linderbaum likely doesn't fall to 24. People are WAY underestimating his talent.

I think that he is very good. Centers don't go high.