(03-08-2024, 04:04 PM)Caldrac Wrote: Trying to remain optimistic. In fairness, FA officially starts next week on Wednesday I believe. I think, there's some good signs to indicate they're looking to make some upgrades or improvements. They interviewed at least 12 offensive lineman at the combine. I would imagine that's not just for their health, (you get it, because our [BLEEP] box line can't stay healthy).

I still expect a serious signing at Center though. I cannot take them seriously if they refuse to challenge Fortner. If that legitimately happens, with him entering training camp completely uncontested? Listen to me, LISTEN TO ME.

Abandon all [BLEEP] hope fellas.... it's over... we're being led by a blind owner, a foolish coach and a prideful general manager. No bueno.

Yeah

I mean - I get hoping "your guy" is gonna develop...
But -if they put #79 back out their in camp with no obvious competition - then this regime is basically just pissing away their window to get Trevor any where near his true potential and the wins that come with that. 

Just inexcusable complacency with horrible lineman play if they do it like that. 

My hope (at this bleak feeling moment)  is a solid free agent signing at C/G plus another guard in the 3rd or 4th round of the draft to add depth/competition. Maybe they shock us all and go bigger than that on lineman acquisition, but they sure don't seem to be headed that way. 

The Scherff thing is going to bite them in the [BLEEP] in the run game IMO. Especially if he lines up next to Fortner. 
He can move around and pull and all that, but he isn't grinding out space for a RB on a 3rd and 1 conversion, ever. Ain't gonna happen. I'd much prefer a 330 pound road grader at RG who moves and pulls just well enough to execute the ZBS stuff than an athletic guy who can't ever move a DT 3 feet backward on a run snap.

Realistically - if they field a healthy lineup of

Robinson - Cleveland -NEW CENTER - Scherff - Harrison 

... they will be better. But even that is a half measure, IMO.

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