Quote:I don't think soft is the right word to use there, he's not weak or anything like that. Monroe's really more of a finesse LT how will beat you with good footwork and getting lower, not necessarily by overpowering you. Zone blocking schemes need more aggressive players who are willing and able to throw themselves at the opposing team by cut blocking and mauling tackles work better in that scheme.

It would be concerning if part of the motivation for his trade was the fact he didn't like to cut block.

 

If they are trying to build a line that zone blocks using cut blocking techniques then they are building a line that will likely be obsolete in the next couple of seasons given the pressure being put on the NFL to outlaw that technique. They may have to turn around and rebuild the line all over again in the next few years.

 

The more I hear about the trade the more it feels like too little thought was put into it.

 

I have never been one to be over critical of the FO and I will give him ample time to do his thing just like the rest of our GMs, but Caldwell is giving me an uneasy feeling.

 

He is giving me an impulsive and reckless feeling, kind of like a gambler, but not like the smart ones who know how to play their odds and win poker tournaments. More like the foolish kind who are willing to play poor odds because they think they are better than the system and end up loosing their house.

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