O-Line Edition: Free Agency and the Draft

[SBXVII]

How do we know the plan isn't to draft a RT in the 3RD?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

How do we know the plan isn't to draft a RT in the 3RD?

For that I'd nominate the following.

Brandon Mosley - Auburn
Levy Adcock - Oklahoma State


And possibly the cream of the potential third round crop, Andrew Datko - Florida State

"Not a mauler. Lacks lower body strength to drive blocks. Will leave his feet on occasion and fails to finish a bit too often. However, he is a very effective zone-run blocker. Has a quick first step and does an outstanding job with his blocking angles. Consistently gets into position and plays with good balance in the run game. Is a technician in the run game. Shows some upper body power. Very good awareness in space and consistently hits the moving target. "

Datko actually reminds me of Eric Winston's situation coming out of college. Tons of talent, but injury concerns led to him falling.

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

How do we know the plan isn't to draft a RT in the 3RD?

I thought we determined we traded up for kalil?

[Kope]

what I have been pondering since FA started and our lack of attention to the line is:

What if after reviewing the tape the coaches we happy with the opportunities created by the line? 5 of 6 games to end the year we had a 100yard rusher, I cant remember the last time we ran that well over that many games (the playoff run when Portis stepped up?). This to me is the first real sign that our offense is starting to click....could we be approaching the fabled continuity?

What if they were very unhappy with how the skill players took advantage of those opportunites?

I think you would have an off season that looks not different that this. I still think we will address the line, but maybe not the total revamp a lot of folks are calling for. This line of thinking also reduces the suprise if TW is traded for draft position.