(03-16-2020, 09:44 PM)D6 Wrote:

(03-16-2020, 08:10 PM)JagFan81 Wrote: He had a very good 2017. Very big guy as well. Just what you want on the Oline. I like that Detroit are trying to work it out at Oline. Had some hit and misses as does everyone but its a group that seems to be getting better.

Hefty price, but what FA isnt? And after seeing Erick Flowers get $30m, every deal seems a bargain!

Bob Quinn, the Lions GM, has put a great amount of emphasis / resources on the Lions Offensive Line since become the GM in 2016.  I agree that it's been a mixed bag.  C Frank Ragnow looks like he's going to be amongst the best at his position in the NFL for a long time.  Beyond Ragnow,  there are questions marks in one or more ways.

Good point about the Ereck Flowers deal as a comparison point.   His NFL career has been a roller coaster. Even though Flowers is a better fit at LG than at LT,  giving him around $ 20 million of guaranteed money seems far too risky.  Some players only perform well when they are on a 'prove it contract'.

This is the free agency dilemma. Pay a bit more for the guy you really want or settle for your 3rd/4th choice and more cap friendly. 

I really like Ragnow, looks a true mauler and like you say, looks set to be a top player. I liked the TJ Lang pick up from the Packers a few seasons back but that didnt work. O line is such a crucial position and one of my real gripes has been the lack of quality Oline players coming through to the NFL now. Its all spread O's in college.

This seems to be most GMs strategies now, bring in the best 5 guys you can find and hope. If it doesn't work, change one or two and see if that works.

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Not sure what to make of Mariotta to Oakland. Cant see him starting, what do Oakland want to do with Carr? Does this mean they arent going for Tua or a QB?

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