Jansen vs. Heyer

[J. Spanky]

Originally Posted by Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor

Heyer is what need at the tackle not Jansen. CP has been running well but if you look at it the big runs have been on the left side not the right side of where Jansen is.

actually, if you look at the numbers, our runs to the right side have significantly increased since jansen stepped in. still not equal to the production on the left, but to keep defenses honest, you have to run effectively to both sides.

Originally Posted by Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor

In the west coast offense pass protection is the key not running blocking. We need to protect Campbell by all means. Jansen is terrible in pass protection and after the season he will pack his bags and get off of our cap for younger athletic guys. Don't be surprise if Kendall is next. We have to get younger, athletic on the offensive line.

i think jansen will be gone after this season too. i wouldn’t bet too much on it though. his cap hit will still be pretty significant next year, if I’m not mistaken. wouldn’t be surprised to see him kept as an insurance policy. kendall will be gone. this is the last year on his contract and he’s 35 years old with arthritis in both knees. he’s playing his heart out right now but its not realistic to expect him to maintain this pace. rhinehart will succeed him in ’09.

Originally Posted by Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor

Heyer will become a gret right tackle for us before moving to the left tackle to replace Samuels in about 4-5 years.

don’t expect to ever see heyer as the starter at left tackle.