Quote:I'm pretty sure Joeckel was always going to play LG no matter what if Beachum was back in time. They made a big investment in him and this is his final year to prove anything to them so they're gambling that he can get good at guard this year. Wouldn't surprise me to see him benched by week 8 if he's stinking up the place but they'll give him time to get used to play guard.

 

I get the reason why they gave the job to him, trying to salvage something out of the investment they made, it's understandable. I guess ultimately I'd like to see more competition, let the best man win regardless of draft position etc..., that's what makes Seattle so great. We'll see how it pans out, it wouldn't surprise me either if he's benched by week 8, you know the Texans are going to line JJ Watt inside right over Joeckel, that could get ugly...

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