(04-24-2022, 10:05 AM)Upper Wrote:

(04-23-2022, 11:24 PM)I am Yoda Wrote: Even though he has emphatically stated he is a tackle, Jawaan Taylor has not proven to be an effective one.  I went back and read the combine report on him at nfl.com.  The very weaknesses he had as a prospect are still evident today.  Anxiousness before the snap leading to many penalties.  Does not stay square with the man he's blocking.  Susceptible to inside move because of over-eagerness to move toward the outside on his blocks.  He has not been helped by having one of the worst O-line coaches in the league the last few years.  I wonder if he could be effective at guard?  He is big, strong, and athletic.  Having to block in the phone booth would  cut down on some of his worse habits.

What say ye?

He has guard traits, but he doesn't have guard mentality. Dude plays soft and I don't remember him ever displaying the nastiness and scrappiness you want from an interior lineman. Anyone ever remember seeing him win a rep and just bury a guy?

Taylor has all the physical skills to be an excellent right tackle. The issue is on any given play he does just enough to keep his job. No more.  This is a mental issue which he can correct. Will he? I hope he does as currently we are having to depend on him. Even if we start Little on the right side this year one injury and he is in.

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