(01-21-2024, 05:00 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(01-21-2024, 04:35 PM)Jag149 Wrote: This is a believable take.  It is correct we do not know.  The reason? Kahn is a successful executive and they tend to be to the point, confidential and hold people accountable.  Baalkie has been confidential since he has been here as has Doug.   Doug when asked about the line has always been very brief and when asked about our center the most he has said is Fortner is our center.  This makes sense as he is our only center besides Shatley who at best could be considered a back up.

Since Doug has been here I have only heard 2 rumors about the draft on the o-line. First Doug wanted to "fix" the line immediately upon his arrival. Second, Kahn asked Both Doug and Rauscher if Harrison could start day one at RT just before they picked him.

I would guess (and that is all it is) Doug wanted another O-lineman with the third/fourth round pick last year.  He was for the second year over ruled and made a request directly to Kahn.

False  Doug has always praised Fortner and has even mentioned him as one of our building blocks.  He's mentioned numerous times that Fortner has played well.

LOL

You have to be kidding me.

Zero understanding of coach speak. A HC isn't going to bash a rookie that may have upside, and he's not gonna bash him in year two either if he has literally NO ONE on the roster that represents an upgrade.  
The only option he had at center was the one OL player playing equally as bad as Fortner. 

With no help on the way - you don't ruin the kids confidence to keep going by beating him up at a damn press conference. 

C'mon man. 

If Doug really thinks that kid is worth a damn at Center - then I'll rethink my entire position on Doug Pederson.

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