(02-14-2023, 12:57 AM)JagswinJagswin Wrote: I am one of the people that preach fixing the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball before worrying about the glory positions. The OLine does need work there is no doubt about that. But trying to replace a rookie C, that overall played better than average and a G that has been one of the best in the league for years and will have a huge $$ tag that you can't get rid of??? That's just A-nine. From all accounts before and during the season, the C has all the brain power to make the calls, he just needs to get in the weight room, which I am pretty sure he will. The G will be fine, quit freaking out. My $$ says let JT walk, use WL, and use that $$ elsewhere. Then draft someone to be the swing T and other position competition.

The suggestion put forth by myself and at least one other in the thread is to add a guard in the draft to compete with Bartch - and try to find one who has played some center so you have a emergency contingency at C in case Fortner doesn't develop like he should or gets hurt. 

This is neither expensive, nor asinine. 

I'm guessing you didn't read the thread.

Also - Fortner's pass blocking was statistically not better than average as you've asserted.  
You don't move on from a rookie with upside, but you can add versatility to the line to cover your butt in case he struggles again.

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