If Boone were an above average center, then, yes.  But...... he's not.  

 

I think Beadles and Linder will be fine at guard.  Obviously Linder will make some rookie mistakes, but I can live with that.  Bowanko will have a steeper uphill battle as a rookie starting at center.  That's my chief concern.  I'd deal Shorts for a plug and play above average center.  Not for a guard. 

 

Essentially - he'd replace Linder  - who doesn't seem to need replacing.

 

 

PFF after the CHI game:

 

Quote: Reserve RG Brandon Linder has put in two solid performances thus far (68 snaps, +2.1 overall) so if McClendon continues to struggle then his starting job may yet come under threat.
 

 

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