Ramon Harewood starting at LG

[Lime in the Coconut]

And I've been wondering who won the battle between Jimmy Smith and Cary Williams

Based on preseason play, I'd say Smith.

[goodandfast]

I saw this earlier and it is a bit surprising. I thought Harewood looked really good throughout preseason, but starting? At the same time, Bobbie Williams was just eh IMHO. If they feel Harewood is up to the task and is the best man for the job, why not? He's also a pretty massive dude. 6'6 340 I believe. Also, could it be that he does start at LT? Meaning KO starts at LG and Oher at RT? I don't see it, but this is very interesting stuff.

If those three are going to start, I'd expect to see Oher and KO at the tackles and Harewood on the inside.

[goodandfast]

And I've been wondering who won the battle between Jimmy Smith and Cary Williams

I think we'll wind up seeing all three (Webb, Smith, and Williams) on the field for the majority of the snaps. Which of them plays the slot is going to depend on in game match ups.

[iggyman555]

heard earlier that upshaw is 270 and looks 100% healthy

[JAB1985]

Cant really say anything bad about harewood. He didnt look bad, didnt look amazing in preseason. Top 5 lineman? Again not in my opinion but its been 11 days since weve seen him last. Could have really turned the corner for all we know.

Hey leach, i guess our debate on whether mckinnie or williams was the 5th best ol looks moot at this point, haha.

[leachisabeast]

Harewood is a big athletic guy in good shape, 6'6 340 lbs (but good weight) so maybe it would at least mean we'd get more push up the middle.

[Corey]

Younger and faster. Sounds like we will be seeing alot of no huddle tonight.

On a side note, Jah Reid has to be sick to his stomach over this missed opportunity. Two spots on the line up for grabs that he missed due to injury.

[LukeDaniel]

You have to think that maybe McKinnie is now the one inactive. Harewood is far more versatile and looks far more motivated. McKinnie really can only play LT. Harewood could probably play four positions on the O-line and Gradkowski any of the 3 interior line positions.

I haven't seen the final list of inactives, but here would be my guess.


Reid
McKinnie (replacing Harewood who I projected earlier in the week)
Doss
Bajema
Tyson
Hall
Considine/Christian Thompson

Bajema might be replaced by Rainey or Asa Jackson depending on what the final verdict on the health of Dickson and Pitta is.

[leachisabeast]

Younger and faster. Sounds like we will be seeing alot of no huddle tonight.

On a side note, Jah Reid has to be sick to his stomach over this missed opportunity. Two spots on the line up for grabs that he missed due to injury.

You have to think that in light of this, Jah Reid had a significant shot at starting at guard.

[Terpsfan82]

You have to think that maybe McKinnie is now the one inactive. Harewood is far more versatile and looks far more motivated. McKinnie really can only play LT. Harewood could probably play four positions on the O-line and Gradkowski any of the 3 interior line positions.

I haven't seen the final list of inactives, but here would be my guess.


Reid
McKinnie (replacing Harewood who I projected earlier in the week)
Doss
Bajema
Tyson
Hall
Considine/Christian Thompson

Bajema might be replaced by Rainey or Asa Jackson depending on what the final verdict on the health of Dickson and Pitta is.

So what happens if one of the starting tackles goes down?

[wickedsolo]

WOW.


This move...I'm quite surprised about. Hope he's up for the challenge. Geno Atkins and Domata Peko are two of the better DT's in the NFL.

[arnie_uk]

L Williams, bajema, Reid, kindle, Tyson, hall and asa inactives