In the recent training camp highlights video, I noted a number of first team highlight plays had Jacques McClendon at center.  I chalked it up to the coaches just getting him cross-trained for a swing role.  However, it's interesting that today's training camp practice report stated that McClendon was getting significant first team reps at center today.  I wonder if the real competition with Brewster for the starting role is coming now from McClendon instead of Bowanko.  Hmmmmm....

 

Many have noted that Brewster has a playing strength issue.  McClendon set bench press records at UTenn and has put on another 20 pounds of muscle since being drafted in the 4th round in the 2010 draft.       

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How/ when did we acquire McClendon?

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McClendon has been splitting first team reps with Linder as well and has been doing a good job according to reports. It could be a case of the Jags just wanting to cross train him as a G/C or it could be a case of "this guy is good and we have to find a spot for him on the field".

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"Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry, he's a mile away and barefoot."

McClendon was acquired off waivers (Atlanta) last September.  He's been a journeyman backup guard in his few years in the league thus far. 

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McClendon was acquired off waivers (Atlanta) last September.  He's been a journeyman backup guard in his few years in the league thus far. 

 

I like his size and powah!  I thought we got a good waiver wire pickup with Jacques.

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He played well at the end of last year after Brewster and Rackley went down.

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He played well at the end of last year after Brewster and Rackley went down.

Not that it is a major accomplishment or anything, but I thought McClendon played waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy better than either Brewster or Rackley.


Brewster is legitimately horrible. I am not sure why they even line him up out there. He is the Chris Prosinkski of O-lineman. Dude couldn't stop a bull rush from me.

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Not that it is a major accomplishment or anything, but I thought McClendon played waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy better than either Brewster or Rackley.


Brewster is legitimately horrible. I am not sure why they even line him up out there. He is the Chris Prosinkski of O-lineman. Dude couldn't stop a bull rush from me.

 

He's definitely meant to be a backup. McClendon beating him out would be a good thing.

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Not that it is a major accomplishment or anything, but I thought McClendon played waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy better than either Brewster or Rackley.


Brewster is legitimately horrible. I am not sure why they even line him up out there. He is the Chris Prosinkski of O-lineman. Dude couldn't stop a bull rush from me.

 

 

Ouch!  :yucky:

 

You do realize that description of him is now burned in my mind?

 

Thanks HS.

 

I viewed Rackley in that vein..but now...

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Worst to 1st.  Curse Reversed!

Thankfully the Rackley era is over.  He was BAD.

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I just heard they have been looking at bowanko at RG too--don't know if that's true or not

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Ouch! :yucky:


You do realize that description of him is now burned in my mind?


Thanks HS.


I viewed Rackley in that vein..but now...

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Not that it is a major accomplishment or anything, but I thought McClendon played waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy better than either Brewster or Rackley.


Brewster is legitimately horrible. I am not sure why they even line him up out there. He is the Chris Prosinkski of O-lineman. Dude couldn't stop a bull rush from me.

Brewster would kick your [BLEEP], regardless of what you think of him. I'm new here, do mods generally bash players on this forum?

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lol

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I thought McClendon played well enough at right guard late last season to at least make it a competition. Glad to see him getting that chance, although at center.

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Brewster would kick your [BAD WORD REMOVED], regardless of what you think of him. I'm new here, do mods generally bash players on this forum?

Yes. Feel free to leave.

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Yes. Feel free to leave.

Always fun to have forum bullies, especially when it's a mod. Thanks for the warm greetings.

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Brewster would kick your [BAD WORD REMOVED], regardless of what you think of him. I'm new here, do mods generally bash players on this forum?

 

Interestingly enough, there has been a direct correlation with our players getting cut right after our mods start bashing them.  I think the coaches read the board and realize that if our mods start bashing a player, it's time to go.

 

Personally speaking, I honestly thought both Brewster and Molk would make it in the NFL.  There was a really good rivalry between the 2 centers in college.  I'd like to see Brewster here another year and compete for a starting job.

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Interestingly enough, there has been a direct correlation with our players getting cut right after our mods start bashing them.  I think the coaches read the board and realize that if our mods start bashing a player, it's time to go.

 

Personally speaking, I honestly thought both Brewster and Molk would make it in the NFL.  There was a really good rivalry between the 2 centers in college.  I'd like to see Brewster here another year and compete for a starting job.

From what I read, those two hate each other. Molk is really, really strong, but pretty short. He was drafted late by SD and waived last year. I think the Eagles signed him. Brewster seems to have added some bulk and strength over the off season, plus he's now playing a position he actually takes snaps in practice at. He took nearly every snap in practice last season at center, then was thrown in at guard. Give the guy a chance....

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I think it's a 3-way competition between Linder, Brewster, and McClendon for starting C and RG

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