Time to Build an Offensive Line

[30gut]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Against 2009 Heyer, he's a run blocking downgrade and a pass blocking upgrade, which I'd call a slight net gain.

But against 2010 Heyer, there's no easy answer. He's probably a downgrade, especially as a full-time option, but I can't say for sure, because if Heyer has maxed out his ability to block opposing pass rushers at the age of 26, then his run blocking (best on the team, based on the current roster) probably isn't dominant enough to justify a roster spot much longer.

At the point which Levi Jones can no longer handle left tackle, which might have been two years ago, he no longer has value as an NFL player.

Some other factors to remember/consider are that Heyer was hurt for most of the year and he's entering his athletic prime at 27 and could actually be improving.
Its not a big stretch to think that Heyer 2010 will be the best Heyer thus far.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Some other factors to remember/consider are that Heyer was hurt for most of the year and he's entering his athletic prime at 27 and could actually be improving.
Its not a big stretch to think that Heyer 2010 will be the best Heyer thus far.

I would say that this is the expectation.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Some other factors to remember/consider are that Heyer was hurt for most of the year and he's entering his athletic prime at 27 and could actually be improving.
Its not a big stretch to think that Heyer 2010 will be the best Heyer thus far.

Dude that's rich. I'll eat my words if you're right.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Some other factors to remember/consider are that Heyer was hurt for most of the year and he's entering his athletic prime at 27 and could actually be improving.
Its not a big stretch to think that Heyer 2010 will be the best Heyer thus far.

Well if he gets worse he will be lucky to be playing in the CFL.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Some other factors to remember/consider are that Heyer was hurt for most of the year and he's entering his athletic prime at 27 and could actually be improving.
Its not a big stretch to think that Heyer 2010 will be the best Heyer thus far.

Well I'd sure hope he doesn't regress. Definitely hoping that he shows strong promise.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Well I'd sure hope he doesn't regress. Definitely hoping that he shows strong promise.

He asked Chris Samuels what he'd have to do to be as good as he was. I guess that proves he's at least thinking about it.