(03-27-2023, 09:02 AM)flsprtsgod Wrote:

(03-26-2023, 09:03 PM)ChrisJagBoy Wrote: Guys guys focus, you aren't supposed to disagree with eachother only with me calm down.

Unlike you, his concerns have a smidge of merit though we disagree on the solutions. I remain relatively unconcerned about Fortner, certainly not worried enough to spend draft capital on a potential replacement after just his rookie year. See, normal people can disagree about something when that something is legitimate, which is rather unlike your post history.

 Lawrence played terrible his first year, I did not recomend trading him away, or replacing him after the season. Don't make up lies now. The argument is no different than mine, A guy played bad football all year and has given fans concern. The only difference is the position and the draft selection. 

Just stop.

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(03-27-2023, 06:39 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(03-27-2023, 06:27 PM)mikesez Wrote: It's fortner and also bartch/shatley.  If one of the three was worth a darn, he could cover the others.
I agree that FA is not the best place to look, especially not now when it's picked over.
But we have to, have to add a guy in round 1 or 2 for one of these positions.

I just keep suggesting drafting a guard with some center versatility as a safeguard.
Apparently that's a step too far for some fans. 
*shrug* 

We have to add a guard to compete with Bartch anyway and Scherff may be gone after 2023 if Father Time and injury attrition start to show they are catching up to him. 
Hard for me to see why adding one IOL player in either the 2nd or 3rd round would be a bad thing with all of these factors considered. But, whatever. Everyone sees it differently.

It's really not, you're right he wasn't good this year and theres no reason to not upgrade that position if possible, or like you said draft a Guard who can play both. It's nothing like the rookie season for Trevor because
1. Fortner was taken multiple rounds before he was expected to go to begin with.
2. He was drafted in the 3rd? not the 1st overall pick
3. He wasn't nearly as gifted as Trevor is physically/talent wise.
4. O line is super important and requires 5 players + depth anyways.


Fortner is not a guy who we should just "go with" if there is a better option available, and we should absolutely be looking to get 2 or 3 linemen in this draft.

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