Shout Out Thread

[chargeroo]

Like everyone else, I'd like to see them replace Storm with a better OT. But, I think he has improved quite a bit since we got him, and remember he played for Toledo in college and we got him from the USFL. All things considered, we're getting our money's worth from him. Want someone better? We'll have to pay more for him.

[Heatmiser]

Having said that, the offense is limited by needing to protect Storm.

Storm got a ton of help against the Eagles in chips, sliding protection, or just having the tight end handle the edge on quicker releases.
They changed things up so frequently that the few times Storm was put on an island, the DE still was operating on chip mode.

This is not what one wants when Telesco talks about developing players.

I don't think it held the offense back at all against the Eagles, but for sure Norton got a lot of help. He is a backup swing tackle. He is not intended to be the long term starter but that is how it worked out. He has gotten steadily better, but is a limited player and has lapses and is definitely the weak link on the line.

TG

[powderblueboy]

Getting a long time OT vet $$$$ on a 2 year pull the rip cord contract

& then select an OT within the first two rounds to use as your swing tackle is probably the way to go.

Neither are sure fire solutions, but at the worst, you'll upgrade the RT problem.


You simply can't hope Pip develops soon anymore. That failure is why Norton is starting.

[Steve]

I don't know. I tend to think they could sign a veteran free agent OT right now and upgrade over Norton. Or they could sign a promising young OT off of somebody's practice squad and it would be an upgrade. I think the challenge will be to find a starter to replace Bulaga. But as the backup or swing tackle, I don't think it would be that difficult to upgrade over Storm or Pipkins, would it?

There are lots of guys in the NFL who would be great swing OT, and they are STARTING. If not for the team who developed them because of injury, because they take the money and run as FA.

Quality OL just don't make it to FA. There was a reason that Bulaga was the best RT in his FA class. There was a reason that Lindsay was allowed to walk by GB. There was a reason Feiler left Pitt. Good OL don't make it to FA. We had a great season in FA. But we will need to do the same thing again to fill out the OL spots. I think Storm will at least be back in camp fighting for a roster spot. We sign a FA, they will be forced to play at RT, and Storm will be the swing OT.

If we have just as much luck in FA, we will be moderately set on OL, but that leaves a lot of money tied up in the OL, and a lot of holes in other spots. Many seasons we try just as hard as this year and end up with a Orlando Franklin or a Trai Turner of the world, and have nothing to show for it. Spending a high pick's, and a lot of FA money on backups makes it really hard to rebuild the DL and CB, and add other players at other positions.

Pipkins isn't even playing on short yardage anymore, so you have to think he is probably on his way out. Kelmete was playing as an extra TE that role this week. They will probably keep Pipkins till late in the year, in case of an emergency, then fill his roster on a futures guy. If we look like we are still in the playoff picture, maybe keep Pipkins for a while longer, but his days are numbered. He simply has gotten worse since his rookie year.

[powderblueboy]

Pipkins isn't even playing on short yardage anymore, so you have to think he is probably on his way out. Kelmete was playing as an extra TE that role this week. They will probably keep Pipkins till late in the year, in case of an emergency, then fill his roster on a futures guy. If we look like we are still in the playoff picture, maybe keep Pipkins for a while longer, but his days are numbered. He simply has gotten worse since his rookie year.

Small time college OT, covid, and then new coaching staff?

How is this possible?

[beachcomber]

shout out to the Herb man.... no sophmore slump and pickin' up pretty much where he left off
shout out to Ek... where would we be without him ?? !!
shout out to Keenan.... can't take that stat line for granted, not to mention he didn't take his foot off the gas pedal after gettin' fat 'n happy @contract time
shout out to MW for gettin' out of the gate on a tear and help getting his team off on the right foot record wise
shout out to Andre Roberts for a shot in the arm return wise last game
shout out to Jared Cook for keeping up his production and his added value to this offense.... he is making the effort and deserves the requisite appreciation
shout out to the Donald for delivering the goods again this season, and a tad more oft than last go 'round
huge shout out to Rashawn for takin' care of his biz from minute one, chasin' Young to other side of his Dline, and holding court ever since.... if there is a more deserving guy here, not sure who that is.
shout out to Matt Feiler for showing us how it's done @the OG, and being a solid next to the rook
shout out to Linsley for staying on the field.... we need you man
shout out to Oday Aboushi for gettin' it together @RG, and for however short lived it might've been.... here's to hopin' you'll be back sooner than later
shout out to Scho 'n Storm for holdin' it down as best they can while the fellas heal up

shout out to the man in the middle LJ, as he's our Rolex.... just keeps on tickin'
shout out to Justin 'n Jerry for their heart and soul.... keep on w/the keepin' on fellas.... keep growin'
shout out to the Bman.... we appreciate your effort and constant threat you pose to the QB
shout out to Asante as he has come into his own quicker than some of us might have expected
shout out to Mike D. for holdin' it down as our No. 1.... ready or not, and.... thank you
shout out to Tevaughn Campbell for straight ballin' when called upon
shout out to DJ for bein' the cat w/nine positions and being public enemy No. 1 for most any OC
shout out to the Nas for uppin' his game and bringin' some attitude to the defensive backfield

shout out to Dustin Hopkins for kickin' a coupla few straight down the middle.... no worries brah
shout out to the Coach for gettin' the fire started this season, and for keepin' it burnin'.... first place in the AFC West

[Panamamike]

It is probably blind optimism, thinking Storm won't be back. All the power to TT if he can find enough players to replace Storm as a backup, but we struggled to find even backup OL the last few years. We also need to find a legit starter to be in front of him. And that is a lot of quality players to add if we are looking to add additional players to other positions. The demand for quality players, regardless of positions is high, making it even tougher. It's not like you can just order off the menu.

We signed 3FA Olineman last season alone. All three have proven to be excellent signings. Abu was playing very well before his season ending injury and at a hell of a good price tag. We drafted her franchise left tackle last season, develop the kid out of Neb, draft, add cap friendly vet. The turnover in our offensive line has been dramatic in one season, and so have the positive results. It will continue next season. Completely reworking the starters and the depth in one off season was not a very realistic goal. They are well on their way.

[SuperCharged]

All I know I really really want an elite burner. Speed and burst.... Test Herbies out.