(02-29-2020, 06:30 AM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(02-28-2020, 11:44 PM)JagJohn Wrote: I'd massively prefer a dominant LT, which Wirfs definitely has the potential to be. 

Putting him straight in at RG would be a waste.

Wirfs is a RT if anything imo, where he played pretty much his whole college career.  You dont think Ferentz would of played him at LT if that was his best position and best player?  I think it would be much easier for Wirfs to slide inside and over one spot than to switch sides at tackle.  Crazy you feel that Nelson and Yanda are a waste. Would love to have a dominant guard

You have to put your aces in their places. LT is naturally a more valued position and it's clearly a premium and premier position in the NFL. The funny thing is that you're right about the RT argument. Same thing is going on with Wills Jr. out of Alabama. 

Somehow though a lot of this year's analysts are seeming to think that both of these guys can just flip to that side of the field and not miss much performance wise. Which I think is a huge stretch. 

Athletically these two guys are beasts for their size. So I get that. It just depends really. I don't think plugging him at RG would be a waste though in Wirfs case if he ends up being an all-pro RG for the next 10 years and he's consistently pancaking defenders or leading the way. 

You cannot underestimate the power of any elite player along the trenches in the NFL. I don't care which era you look at either. A good pass / run blocker or a good pass rusher / run defender can legitimize your team's success or change their fortunes.

Quenton Nelson was well worth the 6th overall pick two years ago for the clots. He's already an all-pro and pro bowl player. When was the last time this team ever had an all-pro or pro-bowl player at RG or LG?

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