(02-15-2021, 09:22 AM)FBT Wrote:

(02-13-2021, 05:58 AM)Bullseye Wrote: Urban Meyer was interviewed after the TL workout, and one of the things that stood out to me was a statement by him indicating  our OL was "pretty good and not a blow it up type situation."

Now for those of us who see the OL being of paramount concern, it's something of a troubling statement.

To me there are three possibilities.

1.  It's the first instance of pre draft smoke from Meyer.    If so...good job Urban.  You're learning to play the game.

2.  He was honest.  If that's the case, it still may not be as bad as it might seem.  It could mean that while it's not a "blow it up situation," it may be a case of adding another player to the miz, which could allow for a Trent Williams or a Brown to upgrade LT.  If this is the case, then I think the prospects of upgrading the OL are still in good shape.

3.  It COULD mean he won't address OL in any significant way, and the team's offseason attention will be focused on other areas of the team.  To me, that's a worst case scenario, because Trevor Lawrence needs a better level of protection than this OL has proven able to provide.

Thoughts?

Don't read too much into Urban saying it's not a blow it up situation.  He also said that there would be changes.  Urban's not a dumb guy.

I do not assert he's dumb.

But I haven't followed his career closely enough to purport to have any insight as to what/how he is thinking, and that is exacerbated by him making the change from college to pro.

Not having an idea of how the team will proceed in building the team adds some mystery and excitement to things, but it sucks when it comes to message board analysis, which, as we know, is always accurate and on point.  

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(02-15-2021, 09:51 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(02-15-2021, 09:20 AM)Bullseye Wrote: This question is usually reserved for QBs, but how long does it take for a T to develop?

Cam Robinson has reached free agency eligibility, though he missed substantial time with a knee injury.

Taylor has gotten into his 3rd year?

I agree with you that there has to be time allowed for development, but how long until the player moves from undeveloped to lost cause/asset?

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My answer would be that it depends on the player.  It's different for every player.  And that's why we pay the coaches- to make those kinds of judgments.  

Look at Josh Allen of Buffalo, for example.

Correctamundo!

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