Offensive Line Discussion

[Topcat]

Hopefully we draft really late in the first round, 32nd. With that happening, we can maybe get a solid RT at the end of the round. That would be my preference, so we can have bookends with Slater and said RT for years to come.

Another thing drafting late in the first round, will be the willingness of free agents to want to come and play here. We can find quality vets chasing a ring.

The defense is where we need the most help. We need more corners. Not tiny ones either. Long, lanky ones that fly. I’m not in love with Samuels being out on an island. I rather see him replace Harris as the nickel back. Meaning we need another opposite Vato.

One other thing to ponder, is if we only carry two qbs next year. That gives us one more roster spot for depth at other needed positions.

Agree...put Stick on the protected PS and use that extra spot for a DT, corner or Edge...

[powderblueboy]

I cannot see any way the team drafts three OL prospects. They can’t even keep all 3 on the squad. Assuming Bulaga is released, thats 1. Aboush is 2 if they don’t bring him back. I’m more seeing 1 draft pick and 1 journeyman FA. But who knows - maybe TT clears the roster of the entire current right side capability and rebuilds it entirely.

OL is not the only weak area, haven’t you guys been watching the defense this year? Defense is the priority, defense has lost us games. Staley needs more players that fit his scheme, TT’s priority should be to go get them. Penetrating and stout IDL, Pass Rush, and Cover DBs are needed. On offense, are we tired yet of JAG running backs behind Eke? How many more years of JAG do we really want to watch. How about we get one good power back for a change? TE - who’s replacing Cook? Not Anderson or Kitty, they are completely different players, they are the power TEs, not the spread TEs.

Are we going to upgrade punter? Long was bottom of league last time I looked a few weeks ago in net yards.

If they resign Norton and draft an OT early, they'll have a log jam at tackle with Slater/Norton/Pipkens/rookie,
plus Feiler/Jaimes who you can sub in at RT in a pinch.....i don't see it happening.

I see them drafting at most 1 OL (probably a guard/center) until rounds 6, 7.
A superior OT who falls into their lap will be the exception.

[Parcells]

I still don't see Norton as above average. Not sure if he'd count as average. I am intrigued by Pipkins. Kinda wish we'd extend him now for cheap.

[wu-dai clan]

I cannot see any way the team drafts three OL prospects. They can’t even keep all 3 on the squad. Assuming Bulaga is released, thats 1. Aboush is 2 if they don’t bring him back. I’m more seeing 1 draft pick and 1 journeyman FA. But who knows - maybe TT clears the roster of the entire current right side capability and rebuilds it entirely.

OL is not the only weak area, haven’t you guys been watching the defense this year? Defense is the priority, defense has lost us games. Staley needs more players that fit his scheme, TT’s priority should be to go get them. Penetrating and stout IDL, Pass Rush, and Cover DBs are needed. On offense, are we tired yet of JAG running backs behind Eke? How many more years of JAG do we really want to watch. How about we get one good power back for a change? TE - who’s replacing Cook? Not Anderson or Kitty, they are completely different players, they are the power TEs, not the spread TEs.

Are we going to upgrade punter? Long was bottom of league last time I looked a few weeks ago in net yards.

Improve the OL, but don’t become myopic - its a full team game

I am looking hard at mid round OL value picks.
My new sensation is Parham of Memphis.
DL/EDGE ?
TPB, let's get ready to rumble.

[Parcells]

Norton is a backup caliber player who has done what you like to see out of a backup.

[Topcat]

I still don't see Norton as above average. Not sure if he'd count as average. I am intrigued by Pipkins. Kinda wish we'd extend him now for cheap.

I'd rather see how well Pip does as a starter for about half of next season before we extend him for megabank...AND sign a vet RT as a backup, just in case...

[Topcat]

I am looking hard at mid round OL value picks.
My new sensation is Parham of Memphis.
DL/EDGE ?
TPB, let's get ready to rumble.

Dylan Parham, 6-3, only 285#...Wood, do u think he can bulk up to at least 300#?

https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/dylan-parham-2022-nfl-draft-profile

[wu-dai clan]

Dylan Parham, 6-3, only 285#...Wood, do u think he can bulk up to at least 300#?

https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles...-draft-profile

Thick lower half.
79" wingspan.
Projects to OC/ORG ZBS.

Scott Quessenberry.
Drafted round 5.
76" wingspan.

[dmac_bolt]

I would rather see them go with 4 DL/Edge players than O line this year.

Add in CB and I’ll co-sign.

[Topcat]

Thick lower half.
79" wingspan.
Projects to OC/ORG ZBS.

Scott Quessenberry.
Drafted round 5.
76" wingspan.

I would say Dylan needs to put some more beef onto those wings...

[wu-dai clan]

I would say Dylan needs to put some more beef onto those wings...

Of course.
But scouting prospects needs to be nuanced.
BTW.
It's
Parham in round 6
vs
Linderbaum top 10 round 1.
With Chargers scheme, depth chart, and ascending young players under consideration also.

I will cut to the chase.
There will be 5 elite WRs slotted perfectly for us late in round one.
Any one of them would help us
win with flair.
Yo Trenchers.
Come back Day Three.
:couch:

[Topcat]

Of course.
But scouting prospects needs to be nuanced.
BTW.
It's
Parham in round 6
vs
Linderbaum top 10 round 1.
With Chargers scheme, depth chart, and ascending young players under consideration also.

I will cut to the chase.
There will be 5 elite WRs slotted perfectly for us late in round one.
Any one of them would help us
win with flair.
Yo Trenchers.
Come back Day Three.
:couch:

Maybe Staley and Staff coach up Dylan Parham like they did to Pip and Storm...hoping to see good things from Jaimes at some point...