Offensive Line Discussion

[beachcomber]

I asked Popper on his Q&A to predict what our starting offensive line would be next year, and this was his guess:

LT Russell Okung, LG a rookie, C Mike Pouncey, RG Michael Schofield, RT Trey Pipkins

not necessary/wise.... Okung was already an injury concern before we signed him and we left ourselves exposed this offseason.... why repeat history by leaving ourselves vulnerable once again ??

and could see a rookie LG as a hedge against Lamp going down again, but seems to me he has shown enough to be a starter in this league if and when healthy (think he can back up LT too ?)?

can see Pouncey starting given that he has been extended (very sneaky) and that we have a semi proven commodity as a hedge behind him in Qbear.

not sure why we would resign Scho as Feeney is under a very affordable contract, and we could upgrade things via FA and/or the draft @RG ??

and despite mixed reviews, think Pip deserves to be given an incumbent roster spot unless he loses it to someone else, albeit can't see going into 2020 without two proven OTs, i.e. Whitworth/Conklin, or.... (I'm listening).

Popper's suggested starting five is just as irresponsible as the starting five that were trotted out/counted on for this season.

[Boltjolt]

I asked Popper on his Q&A to predict what our starting offensive line would be next year, and this was his guess:

LT Russell Okung, LG a rookie, C Mike Pouncey, RG Michael Schofield, RT Trey Pipkins

I'll puke if they resign Schofield.

[Topcat]

I'll puke if they resign Schofield.

I'll agree Scho kind of disappears on a lot of pass pro, but as bad as he is, he's an improvement over Feeney. Scho has allowed only 1.5 sacks so far, but I've seen him allow some pressures. Feeney has allowed 5 sacks. Let Scho test the FA waters, draft an OG, sign a vet OG, then see where we're at. If we need him as a backup, sign him on the cheap. But we do need to upgrade.

[powderblueboy]

I'll agree Scho kind of disappears on a lot of pass pro, but as bad as he is, he's an improvement over Feeney. Scho has allowed only 1.5 sacks so far, but I've seen him allow some pressures. Feeney has allowed 5 sacks. Let Scho test the FA waters, draft an OG, sign a vet OG, then see where we're at. If we need him as a backup, sign him on the cheap. But we do need to upgrade.

Scho is below average in pass pro and below average in run blocking: what is there to like?

Not a good sign if he is resigned unless they want him as a backup.

[wu-dai clan]

I asked Popper on his Q&A to predict what our starting offensive line would be next year, and this was his guess:

LT Russell Okung, LG a rookie, C Mike Pouncey, RG Michael Schofield, RT Trey Pipkins

Feeney and Tevi are better fits for Pat Meyer's blocking concepts.

I project Pipkins to continue to be groomed to be Okung's successor.

Lamp will be healthy, plus he is solid in pass pro.

With scarcity a big factor, why do so many predict Okung and Lamp will be gone ?

Stick to tacos.

[WindsorUK]

Feeney and Tevi are better fits for Pat Meyer's blocking concepts.

I project Pipkins to continue to be groomed to be Okung's successor.

Lamp will be healthy, plus he is solid in pass pro.

With scarcity a big factor, why do so many predict Okung and Lamp will be gone ?

Stick to tacos.

That is one big leap of faith, brother! But I hope you're correct. When he's actually on the field, he looks solid.
How has Q been grading out? I don't watch him every play but when I do, he more than holds his ground.

[wu-dai clan]

That is one big leap of faith, brother! But I hope you're correct. When he's actually on the field, he looks solid.
How has Q been grading out? I don't watch him every play but when I do, he more than holds his ground.

I see him as a depth piece, possibly an eventual starter.

Lamp's broken bones will heal,
much more assuredly than his knee did.

Okung-Lamp-Feeney-Wirfs-Tevi

Pipkins, hurry up and get stronger core strength.

[Topcat]

I see him as a depth piece, possibly an eventual starter.

Lamp's broken bones will heal,
much more assuredly than his knee did.

Okung-Lamp-Feeney-Wirfs-Tevi

Pipkins, hurry up and get stronger core strength.

Why not Wirfs at RT? He's an instant upgrade over Tevi. And I don't like rolling with Feeney as a starter. How about:

Okung - Lamp - Pouncey/Qberry - Scherff - Wirfs

[wu-dai clan]

Why not Wirfs at RT? He's an instant upgrade over Tevi. And I don't like rolling with Feeney as a starter. How about:

Okung - Lamp - Pouncey/Qberry - Scherff - Wirfs

Nah, I like my ideas better.

[WindsorUK]

Without any FA signings( TT’s forte) maybe Lamp, Q, Feeney left to right?

[Topcat]

Nah, I like my ideas better.

LOL...ha, good one, Wood...yer in classic form!

[like54ninjas]

Feeney and Tevi are better fits for Pat Meyer's blocking concepts.

I project Pipkins to continue to be groomed to be Okung's successor.

Lamp will be healthy, plus he is solid in pass pro.

With scarcity a big factor, why do so many predict Okung and Lamp will be gone ?

Stick to tacos.

All the roster cuts people want are knee jerk reactions to a season that failed to live up to expectations. Looks like the venting, ridiculous assertions, non actual football takes, and looking at one 8 minute highlite clip to evaluate players will continue.

Most/all of our players that have contracts that end after the 2020 season should be retained with few exceptions. When their contracts are done, they sign elsewhere, they will count into our comp pick haul.