Draft grades

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Lucas is our swing Tackle. I don’t think was paid Gates to sit

Mason Brooks was signed as an un-drafted FA, supposedly 5 teams were interested in him. Commanders gave him a $35k bonus to outbid the others. Supposedly they really like this kid as a T.

Commanders signed Mason Brooks

Offensive Line | Ole Miss Rebels

Mason Brooks was an outstanding lineman for Western Kentucky – the same school that Mitchell Tinsley attended initially – playing both tackle and guard at a very high level.

He transferred to Ole Miss for his 2022 season and played mostly in reserve. But his physical tools – 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds – with good feet, and his smarts (he was a consistent honor roll student in college), have earned him a longer look in the pros.

A few months ago, Brooks was a first-round draft pick of the Memphis Showboats in the USFL. But he has opted to take a shot with the Washington Commanders after getting an offer in undrafted free agency.

Washington values positional flexibility. Brooks will probably kick inside to guard in the NFL, but he has ample experience at tackle and could be good in an all-purpose reserve role.

The Commanders’ interior line situation remains a work in progress. There are a lot of new pieces to juggle this season, and no one has a position locked up.

A spot on the final 53 may be a longshot, but Brooks should be competing with Aaron Monteiro, Nolan Laufenberg, and Keaton Sutherland for a couple of slots on the practice squad.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Marcus Brooks was signed as an un-drafted FA, supposedly 5 teams were interested in him. Commanders gave him a $35k bonus to outbid the others. Supposedly they really like this kid as a T.

We are throwing a lot of capital…late round draft picks, udfa, some ok free agents, but I don’t see Trent Williams/Brandon Schreff walking thru that door.

I’d like to say better scheme and EB’s input to get the right guys he wants, but in terms of raw talent and a bunch of new starters trying to mesh…we gotta lotta work to do. I do believe EB can get it done tho.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

We are throwing a lot of capital…late round draft picks, udfa, some ok free agents, but I don’t see Trent Williams/Brandon Schreff walking thru that door.

I’d like to say better scheme and EB’s input to get the right guys he wants, but in terms of raw talent and a bunch of new starters trying to mesh…we gotta lotta work to do. I do believe EB can get it done tho.

We didn't really do anything witb Trent and Brandon walking through the door either

[SkinsGuru]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

We are throwing a lot of capital…late round draft picks, udfa, some ok free agents, but I don’t see Trent Williams/Brandon Schreff walking thru that door.

I’d like to say better scheme and EB’s input to get the right guys he wants, but in terms of raw talent and a bunch of new starters trying to mesh…we gotta lotta work to do. I do believe EB can get it done tho.

we haven't even hired the new o-line coach have we?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

we haven't even hired the new o-line coach have we?

We promoted from within right before the draft

[SkinsGuru]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

We promoted from within right before the draft

ahh . . . didn't read about that. thanks. On their website they only list an assistant offensive line coach . . . see:

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

ahh . . . didn't read about that. thanks. On their website they only list an assistant offensive line coach . . . see:

Yeah I heard Ron on Galdi's pod say they were waiting for the sale to be settled to officialize the Oline coach's elevation.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Marcus Brooks was signed as an un-drafted FA, supposedly 5 teams were interested in him. Commanders gave him a $35k bonus to outbid the others. Supposedly they really like this kid as a T.

Commanders signed Mason Brooks

Offensive Line | Ole Miss Rebels

Mason Brooks was an outstanding lineman for Western Kentucky – the same school that Mitchell Tinsley attended initially – playing both tackle and guard at a very high level.

He transferred to Ole Miss for his 2022 season and played mostly in reserve. But his physical tools – 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds – with good feet, and his smarts (he was a consistent honor roll student in college), have earned him a longer look in the pros.

A few months ago, Brooks was a first-round draft pick of the Memphis Showboats in the USFL. But he has opted to take a shot with the Washington Commanders after getting an offer in undrafted free agency.

Washington values positional flexibility. Brooks will probably kick inside to guard in the NFL, but he has ample experience at tackle and could be good in an all-purpose reserve role.

The Commanders’ interior line situation remains a work in progress. There are a lot of new pieces to juggle this season, and no one has a position locked up.

A spot on the final 53 may be a longshot, but Brooks should be competing with Aaron Monteiro, Nolan Laufenberg, and Keaton Sutherland for a couple of slots on the practice squad.

Spent 3 minutes trying to find Marcus Brooks (copied your 1st line name), couldn't find anything. Was like wow, he must really not be good. Mason Brooks has results.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

Spent 3 minutes trying to find Marcus Brooks (copied your 1st line name), couldn't find anything. Was like wow, he must really not be good. Mason Brooks has results.

I f'd up, it's Mason

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I f'd up, it's Mason

No worries. I'm so hard-up for anything OT related, I couldn't get past the 1st sentence before trying to look M. Brooks up.

In terms of Mason Brooks, I like it. We need as much competition at the OT spots as possible (as backups to Leno and Wylie).