Right Guard

[Antonio's Gates]

Clearly the biggest question mark left. Guesses? Do we go after Collins? He shares an agent with Fluker. Not sure if that's good or bad. What position does he want to play? My sleeper is Watts. Said last year they would groom him for 2015. Kept him on all year, even after he got suspended. They clearly like him. Sirles looked pretty good vs SF too. Troutman was inconsistent.

[Bolt-O]

I hope they have a chance to get Collins, never enough beef. If they didn't like Watts, he would have been cut from the PS. Maybe Robinson can handle C, and Watt gets moved over. Its clear they like who they have, but I think any position is open to improvement at the right price. No one wants Porkchops in our corner of the fan base, but maybe he's great in practice. I'm pretty sure that they won't go after a pricey vet at this point, they may need to pay for retention after this season for key vets.

[CTrout]

I know a lot of people are losing their minds over the whole RG situation but I doubt our seasons
success or failure hinges on it.

There are always decent OL let go before the season starts, we still have some options on the roster
(Hairston, Sirles etc) and while everyone hates Troutman, I'm not completely ready to dump him. Remember
last year was his first full year playing there. Plus, the 25 different guys playing C next to him probably didn't help.

Im sure by week 1 this will all be worked out.

[Formula 21]

My guess, Hairston to RT, Fluker to RG. Play your best 5.

[Lightningwill_420]

I know a lot of people are losing their minds over the whole RG situation but I doubt our seasons
success or failure hinges on it.

There are always decent OL let go before the season starts, we still have some options on the roster
(Hairston, Sirles etc) and while everyone hates Troutman, I'm not completely ready to dump him. Remember
last year was his first full year playing there. Plus, the 25 different guys playing C next to him probably didn't help.

Im sure by week 1 this will all be worked out.

Troutman didn't get a full year of playing. McCoy, in a move I still don't understand, was rotating guards until all the injuries at center happened. Hopefully, this year, he makes up his mind about who plays guard.

[rikardo]

Hope we add Collins, I do believe Gordon will make the Oline look a lot better. Also our play action should improve therefore Rivers numbers should be better also. Not against Collins at all. He is a great player....

[KNSD]

McCoy (probably the OL coach actually) was rotating guards because Troutman wasn't good enough to hold down that spot on his own, so they wanted to see what Watt could do.

[Formula 21]

If TT didn't fix it, you can only think that he thinks he's got the fix in house already. It was too big a problem last year to ignore. Hairston is an under the radar signing just like Dunlap was. Haiston didn't come here to compete to be backup tackle.

[Formula 21]

OL18CHRIS HAIRSTONOL CLEMSON


GRADE
5.57
?
5.43 SEC
33 REPS
Top Performer
29.0 INCH
96.0 INCH
7.90 SEC
4.70 SEC
BLUE STAR = TOP PERFORMER
6'6"
HEIGHT
35 1/4"
ARM LENGTH
326LBS.
WEIGHT
9 1/4"
HANDS
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OVERVIEW
Hairston has the natural size, strength and adequate athleticism necessary to develop into a starting right tackle in the NFL. Exhibits the awareness needed at the next level. Uses power to his advantage stalemating the bull rush and engulfing smaller defensive lineman in the running game. Not at his best when asked to block out in the open, getting to the second level, or in the screen game. Has a tough time dealing with upper-level quickness from DL's. Must overcome minor injury history. Hairston should come off the board in the middle rounds of April's draft.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Hairston possesses NFL ideal height for the offensive tackle position. Has great bulk and uses size and strength to his advantage while run blocking and in pass pro. Smart player who understands scheme concepts and his assignments. Not susceptible to the bull rush. Does a good job getting his hat in position when run blocking.
WEAKNESSES Not a premier athlete or overly comfortable blocking out in space. Can be beat by a quick, inside pass rushing move. Doesn't consistently fight off counter moves. Needs to watch his pad level in the running game. Has missed some time due to injuries over the course of his college career.

[onelazyfock]

I pedict an o line of
LT dunlap
LG hairston
C Watt but I like the way robinson plays
RG fluker
RT franklin

I like our o line. Lots of guys can play multiple positions.

[Boltjolt]

I pedict an o line of
LT dunlap
LG hairston
C Watt but I like the way robinson plays
RG fluker
RT franklin

I like our o line. Lots of guys can play multiple positions.

They already said Franklin is playing LG and Hariston is a swing OT.

[Gilded Pickle]

If they can find out a way to sign Collins, I'll do cartwheels. That would be a huge signing - nearly to the magnitude of the Flowers pickup last year.

Assuming, of course, he's cleared