Quote:Luke as a versatile bench lineman if it doesn't work out is a good idea, but the 'if it doesn't work out' in our case was a disaster at LG. That's what I mean by Dave was still heavily invested in Luke, whether it be at LT or LG.


If he brought in a legitimate LG (obviously far better than Bernadeau) then your point would be a good one, give Luke a shot at competing at LT and LG and if it doesn't work out then he turns into a respectable versatile backup for both. The lack of LG alternative was the missing factor.

I mean the proof is in the pudding. Caldwell told brought Beachum in to fight for the starting spot and he win. Believe he planned on getting a guard like Osemele or drafting one but it never quite materialized. Leading him to have to be content with Joke and a scrub battling for the spot or trade for someone like Leary.


Of all the things to fault Caldwell on, his handling of Joke is not one of them.

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