(06-20-2023, 10:21 AM)Bullseye Wrote:

(06-18-2023, 01:06 PM)TheDuke007 Wrote: In regard to #5 (emphasis added), I think you mis-read my message.  I said that Cam would go to left tackle and Little would go to left guard.  I don't see Cam playing anywhere other than left tackle.

Apologies, Duke.

Let me rephrase.

Why does Little go to LG?

I know he got some snaps there in mini camp.

If the scouting reports regarding Harrison are true, Harrison won't have the strength to play G effectively.
I guess given the lack of depth at the position, Little might be the default choice at LG of the 3 or 4 Ts on the roster.  But what about Wells, who has returned from Tampa? 

To me that's a bit of a dilemma.  I don't want to risk moving a quality starter inside if it could be avoided, but Wells is a step down athletically from all of our other 3 Ts.  Could he get out effectively on a screen-assuming he makes the team?

I think you largely summed up my position with the word "default".  If we assumed a tackle was to move to left guard, who would be most likely?

Wells?  I think a big reason to move a tackle to guard is so that you have your five best linemen on the field.  That's not Wells.  I'm not overly impressed with Wells.  I think he's an ok backup, but not much more.

Robinson?  I've already stated that I didn't think he will be moved to guard.  Besides his statement against such a move, you also factor that he's been in the league for six years and has only played left tackle.  I think the Jaguars like Robinson at left tackle better than most fans.  

Harrison?  He's a rookie.  I think they want him to focus on right tackle.  I don't think they are going to want to take extensive time away from him at right tackle to practice at left guard and I don't see them moving him to left guard without doing so.  Additionally, if you move Harrison to left guard, I assume that means Little to right tackle and Robinson re-inserted at left tackle.  You're making changes to three spots on the line if you do that.  That's very disruptive to continuity.  I don't see the Jaguars playing musical chairs mid-season.  

Little is the most likely candidate largely by default.  The coaches have said that he is capable of playing guard.  He has practiced there.  If they want Robinson, Harrison and Little all on the field at the same time, I think Little is the one most likely to switch positions.

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