Quote:Monroe was good when he was here, I don't care how he is now. I think it was the wrong decision to get rid of him based on how well he played for us. And you can take the "paralyze" comment as a joke, because it is, but it could be a harsh reality. Joeckel's job is to protect Blake's blind side, and Blake isn't Tom Brady or Peyton Manning. Defenders WILL hit him hard and try to get him rattled. I'm just saying it gets annoying when people sit here and act like the Joeckel is playing fine. We could have an elite offensive line if he got it together, but no, he's struggling in pre-season. That's my entire point. No one should be lenient with the guy.

 

While you didn't answer my questions, I think I can at least infer the answer to the Monroe one. You wouldn't have traded Monroe, but you would take that deal in a heartbeat for Joeckel, is that right? 

Stating you don't care how Monroe is now doesn't really seem to me to be building your credibility. Also, can you refer to the post here that says Monroe is 'playing fine'? Seems to me most folks have noticed that he has had lapses, including a few flat out ugly plays. Just out of curiosity based on some of what you said above, how did you think Beadles is doing so far? How do you think he did last year?

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