Quote:They've already talked alot about how the modern left tackle is nothing like they used to be in the past due to not having learned the proper fundamentals and technical savvy of the past. How the college style is ruining it for them. But to say Joekel is bad is a bit overboard. We grew up and were entertained by a HOF left tackle that has pretty much put the bar at an extremely high level.


Joekel is one of the better modern day tackles and if you take away the last game, he only allowed 2 sacks all year. That's pretty impressive given his rough start. I just hope he works on getting stronger this year and continue to grow more sound technically and he will hold that spot down for another 10 years. But it's up to him.

Curious why you bother to "take away the last game" in your defense. He played did he not? It counts does it not? He was abused all day. Additionally, he sat out 2 games of the season.

 

Perhaps the left tackle is not developed in college as it once was, so be it. It does not negate the fact all the other left tackles in the league came out of the same college ranks.  It's also true that left tackle is a pro bowl position and Joeckel is not amongst them. There are left tackles voted to the pro bowl, but he aint there. So being drafted 2nd overall he should be amongst them.

 

Regards................the Chiefjag

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