R4/103 Layden Robinson OG Texas A&M
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The entire offensive coaching staff wasn;t? It's not like every guard is just plug and play in every offense.
As an example... Robinson is like 25-30 lbs lighter than Mafi, taller wiht longer arms.
Mafit was an outlier, the rest of the guard/centers the Patriots have are lighter. Bill used to use one heavy and 1 light when he could, the new staff may want lighter guards on both sides.
New OL coach. I mean, I’m pretty sure they know who’s on roster and are drafting an OG anyway, so…
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.
Fair point.
Either way, not a great reflection on the 2023 draft, but that’s now history.
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.
If nothing else those dimensions: 6’4 315 34.5” arms seem more tackle than guard.
I will be zero percent surprised if David Andrews announces his retirement between now and the end of camp.
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.
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 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.
And also would rather them have drafted Christian Mahogany in round 6 over Milton.
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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.
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.
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.