LT Position Resolved ?

[jimmypowder]

I really like our draft picks and think Ozzie deserves a solid A , however I'm not a big fan of putting Osemele at LT and feel he needs to stay at LG where for the time being he seems best suited . So if we don't resign McKinnie , are you comfortable with Osemele at LT ? I know I'm not .

[JEEPercreepermd]

No, I think KO could blossom to be a perrennial pro bowler at LG..with the versitility to make an emergency start at OT (Like Yanda) I think we bring Mckinnie back on the cheap. If he can stay on Harbs' good side..and stay under 400lbs over the offseason lol

[berad]

KO deserves his shot at guard. I don't want to be shuffling him around like we did Yanda when even the coaches were openly saying he could be a beast at RG if he stayed there.

 

Maybe McKinnie's price drops or we bite the bullet and sign him to a one-year deal.

[Purple Nurple]

I really hope Ozzie has a plan because that position is the absolute KEYSTONE to our success this season. They didn't pay Joe that coin to watch him get planted on his ass or running for his life every down. We dominate if he has time to assess the field.

[GrimCoconut]

I suspect we will either start KO, McKinnie, or perhaps trade for Jason Peters or something like that. I don't think Ozzie is done with the line and has a trick up his sleeve. Then again, I have been wrong before, lol.

I would trade fir Peters or Monroe. Not interested in Albert.

[Sizzlebshu]

Im guessing the plan is to cut Leach an use that money + the money from pollard to go sign a LT (likely Big Mac)

[Sizzlebshu]

I suspect we will either start KO, McKinnie, or perhaps trade for Jason Peters or something like that. I don't think Ozzie is done with the line and has a trick up his sleeve. Then again, I have been wrong before, lol.

I would trade fir Peters or Monroe. Not interested in Albert.

We arent trading for Peters. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3061/jason-peters

Theres been nothing to even hint that he is on the block. Eugene Monroe is a possibility though, but we'd need some cap room in order to pay him. My personal guess is that we picked Juice for a reason (cutting Leach) and that we could either trade for a LT (Albert, Monroe) or sign Big Mac. 

[jimmypowder]

Well if McKinnie signs somewhere else we are in a bit of a pickle ,aren't we . Osemele had a very difficult time with speed rushers at RT this past year .

[JamesRaven]

I'll be happy getting McKinnie this year and making LT a draft priority next year.

[GrimCoconut]

We arent trading for Peters. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3061/jason-peters
Theres been nothing to even hint that he is on the block. Eugene Monroe is a possibility though, but we'd need some cap room in order to pay him. My personal guess is that we picked Juice for a reason (cutting Leach) and that we could either trade for a LT (Albert, Monroe) or sign Big Mac.

lol, there has been less indication that Monroe is on the block than Peters. Furthermore, it is certainly a possibility. Don't believe me.

http://thepenaltyflagblog.com/blog/eagles-could-be-looking-to-trade-jason-peters/

Of all the teams to Draft a LT high, the Eagles look most likely to move their LT because of what the Chiefs want in return for Al.

[Ravenslifer]

McKinnie is a risk - let's face it, part of the reason he had such a dominant run in the playoffs was he spent an entire season NOT PLAYING, meaning he wasn't as worn down as he normally would be.  Yes he was great for a 4-game stretch, but I don't like the idea of trying him at left tackle for 20 games in a row.  I'd rather it be Oher or KO if it came to that, yes Oher makes way too many mistakes and KO is an unkown, but both are young enough to hold up for 20 games at a decent level.  I don't think McKinnie is, at this point in his career.

[izvoodoo]

One of those 3 guys, Brandon Albert, Monroe or Peters, may become available.  We'll see.

 

EDIT:

People need to realize LTs are extremely difficult to find.  Even in the first round.  A lot of picks are wasted hoping a guy can play LT.

[Ravenslifer]

One of those 3 guys, Brandon Albert, Monroe or Peters, may become available.  We'll see.

 

EDIT:

People need to realize LTs are extremely difficult to find.  Even in the first round.  A lot of picks are wasted hoping a guy can play LT.

 

Was Eugene Monroe any good at left tackle?  Sorry to say I don't pay any attention at all to the Jacksonville Jaguars, so I don't know how well or poorly he's played over the years.

[SecretAgentMan]

Was Eugene Monroe any good at left tackle?  Sorry to say I don't pay any attention at all to the Jacksonville Jaguars, so I don't know how well or poorly he's played over the years.

He's great actually, it's the RT there that sucks 

[GrimCoconut]

One of those 3 guys, Brandon Albert, Monroe or Peters, may become available.  We'll see.

 

EDIT:

People need to realize LTs are extremely difficult to find.  Even in the first round.  A lot of picks are wasted hoping a guy can play LT.

This is very true. I would honestly get on the phone with Khan right now & try to get Monroe. I'd deal them Michael Oher as part of the package. Since they got Joeckel, they can put him on the left & have Oher on the right, where he has shown to be better than the left. If Joeckel gets injured, they know they can slide Mike over. 

 

I think Oher has some trade value, for his versatility alone. He's a good character guy. Good attitude. Hard worker. With that said, it may be wishful thinking, but I wouldn't hesitate to deal Oher & a 2014 pick for Monroe. 

[GrimCoconut]

Was Eugene Monroe any good at left tackle?  Sorry to say I don't pay any attention at all to the Jacksonville Jaguars, so I don't know how well or poorly he's played over the years.

Monroe is arguably their best offensive player next to Maurice Jones-Drew. He's one of the best offensive linemen in football.

 

Edit: that means Monroe's one of their best players, since MOJO & him are essentially their entire football team.

[SecretAgentMan]

This is very true. I would honestly get on the phone with Khan right now & try to get Monroe. I'd deal them Michael Oher as part of the package. Since they got Joeckel, they can put him on the left & have Oher on the right, where he has shown to be better than the left. If Joeckel gets injured, they know they can slide Mike over. 

 

I think Oher has some trade value, for his versatility alone. He's a good character guy. Good attitude. Hard worker. With that said, it may be wishful thinking, but I wouldn't hesitate to deal Oher & a 2014 pick for Monroe. 

Then pick up Winston......

Problem solved for LT.

 

Now what do we do about the WR problem?

[BloodRaven]

You never know, maybe Sims or this new kid can step in and play LT?

 

The thought of moving everyone around again probably gives Flacco nightmares.

[GrimCoconut]

Then pick up Winston......

Problem solved for LT.

 

Now what do we do about the WR problem?

Why get Winston? We have Jah Reid, Ramon Harewood, Ricky Wagner, KO. I mean, we have a ton of RT. Jack Cornell, even. We're set at RT. I'm not even worried there.

[SecretAgentMan]

You never know, maybe Sims or this new kid can step in and play LT?

 

The thought of moving everyone around again probably gives Flacco nightmares.

He cringes in his sleep while he is holding the money bag like a teddy bear

[Ravenslifer]

Then pick up Winston......

Problem solved for LT.

 

Now what do we do about the WR problem?

 

I don't really think we have a WR problem - we don't have a defined number 1 receiver anymore now that Q is gone, but I think Jim Caldwell actually understands that it's legal to have more than 2 receivers on the field at the same time.  I happen to really like Tandon Doss a lot, and I think LaQuan Williams could be a very productive receiver if given a chance (which Cam never gave to any of our receivers).

[arnie_uk]

Was Eugene Monroe any good at left tackle?  Sorry to say I don't pay any attention at all to the Jacksonville Jaguars, so I don't know how well or poorly he's played over the years.

5 sacks, 7 hits, 22 hurries, 6 pens in 16 games. Joe Thomas was 3 3 10 8. He's above average, top10 anyway

[RavenzAllDay]

Osemele is our best option and if Castillo thinks will work we can not argue that. He is one of the best O line coaches. Also i dont get why Ozzie acts like its a big secret and can never tell us whats happening with the LT spot, so frustrating... I would trade a 2nd for Albert for sure, i do not trust McKinnie!

[izvoodoo]

This is very true. I would honestly get on the phone with Khan right now & try to get Monroe. I'd deal them Michael Oher as part of the package. Since they got Joeckel, they can put him on the left & have Oher on the right, where he has shown to be better than the left. If Joeckel gets injured, they know they can slide Mike over. 

 

I think Oher has some trade value, for his versatility alone. He's a good character guy. Good attitude. Hard worker. With that said, it may be wishful thinking, but I wouldn't hesitate to deal Oher & a 2014 pick for Monroe. 

Actually... that's not a bad trade.

The thing is if we can fit Monroe into our cap.  I hope we can figure something out.

But monroe and winston would pretty much give us the best Oline in football.

[Ravenslifer]

5 sacks, 7 hits, 22 hurries, 6 pens in 16 games. Joe Thomas was 3 3 10 8. He's above average, top10 anyway

 

Oh.  That actually quite impresses me, considering he plays against guys like JJ Watt and Robert Mathis.  

[SecretAgentMan]

5 sacks, 7 hits, 22 hurries, 6 pens in 16 games. Joe Thomas was 3 3 10 8. He's above average, top10 anyway

It doesn't help that his QB for half the season, Gabbert, cowered every time he was about to get sacked.

[Sizzlebshu]

lol, there has been less indication that Monroe is on the block than Peters. Furthermore, it is certainly a possibility. Don't believe me.

http://thepenaltyflagblog.com/blog/eagles-could-be-looking-to-trade-jason-peters/

Of all the teams to Draft a LT high, the Eagles look most likely to move their LT because of what the Chiefs want in return for Al.

I disagree. The reason they took Lane Johnson is what I have been saying all along for the Eagles, Insurance for Peters and an excuse to move Hermans inside to his more natural guard position. I have been saying Fisher for that, but he didnt drop that far. Either way though my point still stands. 

 

Eugene has one more year left on his contract and the Jags took Jockel, a natural LT. They will have him play right for one year and then likely allow Monroe to walk with a replacement ready. 

 

Albert and Monroe seem 100% more likely than Peters. 

[Yatagarasu]

It's Michael Oher's contract year.

[GrimCoconut]

I disagree. The reason they took Lane Johnson is what I have been saying all along for the Eagles, Insurance for Peters and an excuse to move Hermans inside to his more natural guard position. I have been saying Fisher for that, but he didnt drop that far. Either way though my point still stands. 

 

Eugene has one more year left on his contract and the Jags took Jockel, a natural LT. They will have him play right for one year and then likely allow Monroe to walk with a replacement ready. 

 

Albert and Monroe seem 100% more likely than Peters. 

We'll see. It could happen. I'm not saying it will happen, but I think Peters could be dealt before Monroe & Albert, just because the Chiefs may want too much for compensation & Monroe may or may not even be on the block. With Peters we at least have a reason to trade him--he's coming off of an injury. Even if he has been reportedly recovering well, there's still a high risk of him not returning to form or even having the injury recur. It's different than Suggs. Peters has had two Achilles tears repeatedly, back-to-back. He missed two seasons. When you couple that with the fact that John has some good ties to Philly, I like our chances of getting him. 

 

I'm not saying it happens, but I suppose we disagree regarding the potential of him being dealt. We shall see, since there's nothing to really discuss further than speculation, which I feel we've both made our points. I'm not disagreeing with you. I'm not sure we even trade for a LT. I feel like it's more wishful thinking on our part. Ozzie's probably waiting in the bush for someone to cut someone, lol.

[ravensfan160]

Take this for whatever you want but one of the analysts on NFL Network (I'm not sure which one) said the Ravens were very high on Ricky Wagner all along. He even said during the pre draft process the Ravens scouts were talking about him in the same group as Eric Fisher and Luke Joeckel.<br /><br />I personally think that is a bunch of crap but it sure sounds good to find your franchise LT in the 5th round.