(03-08-2024, 12:39 PM)cland Wrote:

(03-08-2024, 11:49 AM)flsprtsgod Wrote: I think that a vet center solves a world of trouble for this team, even with the intention to keep Sherff. I just want some new blood in the pipeline so we don't have to spend big FA dollars on both guard and center in another year.

Here's what doesn't make sense:  Baalke says, "We’ve got to get bigger, we’ve got to get stronger, we’ve got to get more physical in the trenches. If you want to compete for championships, you have to do that. I think we’ve got some good pieces in there, we have some good young players in there, BUT we have to get better."

How do you do that if you're bringing back 4 out of 5 OL starters (assuming they replace Fortner)? Is rookie JPJ going to transform the entire line into a dominant run and pass-protecting line?  Is there a reasonably priced all-pro center out there that accomplishes the same?

What this really comes down to IMO, is that THIS is the season to give Trevor Lawrence every possible opportunity to "Show me the Money!", before giving him a market setting contract.  And the way to do that is to give him more time in the pocket and a strong run game.  Now maybe I'm wrong and this is all part of that effort, sign what you got, sign top of the market OL FAs, and use the first 3 draft picks on OLmen...but I tend to doubt it.