(02-11-2022, 04:20 PM)ATLjag Wrote: The idea of taking an OT in the draft and possibly playing him initially at OG, got me thinking.  Ben Batch was taken in the 4th round of the 2020 draft.  Bartch was a LT with only 2 years experience at the position (a converted TE) for a division III school.  He showed tremendous "plus movement" and learning ability, but scouts/analysts knew he needed experience, technique, and strength.  Since being drafted, he has gained mass/strength (supposedly now 6'6 315) and gained experience at the NFL level.  Jags put him at OG.  Just curious for thoughts....Is Bartch locked in at OG long term, or do you think they will try him at a tackle spot?

Lageman was singing his praises a lot last year on 1010XL. I think he's a starting guard that ultimately replaces Norwell or Cann this summer. It's really Linder's history of injuries and contract with age, Robinson's contract situation and Taylor's regression at RT that open a lot of questions. 

I think Walker Little is going to be the starter at LT if they let Cam Robinson walk and don't target Terron Armstead. I think you could make an argument that they're probably looking at Brandon Scherff to add some experience and consistency at RT in hopes of either trading Taylor or kicking Taylor in at guard. 

I know some people are not a fan of this but I think it will ultimately benefit the team so much more in the long run. If they somehow pull of a trade and they have a chance to take Linderbaum? You have to do it IMHO. He's too good to pass up on within reason. I also think, much like Bartch? There's guys like Raimann, Goedeke, Diesch & Vrabel that you could take later on in the draft and develop behind Scherff or push Taylor at RT this summer.

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