I agree that the coaching staff and Caldwell are not as happy with Luke as they claim to be. That being said, I doubt they guarantee Beachum a starting job at left tackle. Like everybody else, he'll be told that he has to compete with Luke for the starting spot. I really hope they sign him even if neither he nor Luke could be effective at the guard position. This signing would give us the depth necessary at tackle in case someone gets injured. They wouldn't have to spend a draft choice on a developmental tackle and could then focus on LEO, OTTO and the interior of the offensive line. Bottom line, offer this guy whatever it takes to get him to sign. He'll still cost a lot less than Osemele, Vernon and Irvin would have and fills a critical need.

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