New regime may not like some of them.Head scratcher. Assuming DAndrews returns, interior line already has a lot of bodies.
It’s not like Wolf and Groh weren’t here last year.New regime may not like some of them.
The entire offensive coaching staff wasn;t? It's not like every guard is just plug and play in every offense.It’s not like Wolf and Groh weren’t here last year.
New OL coach. I mean, I’m pretty sure they know who’s on roster and are drafting an OG anyway, so…It’s not like Wolf and Groh weren’t here last year.
Not here last year in that they had a say in the guys that are here from last year and want to keep them, or that they were here last year, saw them practice, study, work out and play and know that some of them are not good enough? It could really cut both ways, but I’d probably go with the latter.It’s not like Wolf and Groh weren’t here last year.
Fair point.Not here last year in that they had a say in the guys that are here from last year and want to keep them, or that they were here last year, saw them practice, study, work out and play and know that some of them are not good enough? It could really cut both ways, but I’d probably go with the latter.
There’s still timeNot thrilled with this one. Seems like a value pick, and not a reach, so that's good - but seems like we have a lot of interior lineman. Would have liked to see a TE project.
This post by CD about Wallace may be relevant here:Not thrilled with this one. Seems like a value pick, and not a reach, so that's good - but seems like we have a lot of interior lineman. Would have liked to see a TE project.
Went back to the Athletic stream for this pick.
Brugler and Tice both said he was probably a little overdrafted at 68, but also probably the next tackle on both their boards.
Brugler mentioned he saw Wallace as a late riser in the process, took a ton of 30 visits (SF, KC, WAS)
Tice mentioned he (Brugler agrees) thinks he can play OT or OG, and fits the Packers OL mold in getting guys who are flexible so they can just put out the best 5 of healthy guys whether that is Onwenu kicking back in, Wallace kicking in, etc.
If nothing else those dimensions: 6’4 315 34.5” arms seem more tackle than guard.This post by CD about Wallace may be relevant here:
I will be zero percent surprised if David Andrews announces his retirement between now and the end of camp.Head scratcher. Assuming DAndrews returns, interior line already has a lot of bodies.
Like: “too much pitching”?I don't htink the interior line has THAT many bodies....
COle Strange (may not be ready for week 1)
David Andrews (May not be back, age/injury concerns)
Sidey Sow
That's your hypothetical starters...
Jake Andrews is you backup C but lacks experience
Antoni Mafi (but he may no longer be a scheme fit.... also he was really bad last year)
Then they have a vet on a glorified camp deal...
Nick Leverett... UDFA, had 1 year he played some for Tampa but played 0% of snaps last year
That's some seriously low depth and you;d have to start moving OTs back inside in you get 1 or 2 injuries.
With the two guys this year, they now have a bit of depth at both positions.
I can't remember where I heard it over the last couple days, but someone mentioned the possibility of the team trying him at OT as well as IOL.If nothing else those dimensions: 6’4 315 34.5” arms seem more tackle than guard.
I think they'll likely be in the market for an OT at the top of next year's draft. (Probably in addition to Edge and WR.) This year is about getting some new guys in the door, hopefully something hits, but they'll still need a top end investment at some point soon. Owenu can always kick back inside too.I could see them moving Strange to center when Andrews hangs it up. Then Sow and Robinson at the guards, with Onwenu at RT and Okorafor (eventually Wallace) at LT.
And also would rather them have drafted Christian Mahogany in round 6 over Milton.
Doubtful, I think. He's not considered a very good athlete. Could have enough versatility to play center though, which might be important. They are very convinced Wallace can move to LT, so it's likely Okorafor to start the season, with Wallace backing him up, and a depth signing.I can't remember where I heard it over the last couple days, but someone mentioned the possibility of the team trying him at OT as well as IOL.