Quote:For his draft position, he needs to be a reliable starter or future Pro-Bowler who doesn't allow sacks (or extremely rare) and can run block well.  He needs to be a leader on the offensive line and make those around him better.  BB should not have to worry about the rush coming from his blind side.  That's why you draft a guy as high as Joeckel.

This is wrong. You draft a LT that high because A player with that skill set doesn't exist past the top of the second round if you are lucky. If he develops into a starter after three years then it was a great pick. Anything above decent play from that is gravy on top. 

 

I think the issue with a lot of people here is the expectations for players. I'm curious to find out who the masses think is the best LT in the league right now. Even that best LT gets beat occasionally. To think a second year player is to not give up sacks and play mistake free is asking to much. 

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