2020 NFL Draft - OL Prospects

**JimZipCode** · 02-18-2020, 02:54 AM

Originally Posted by jonboy79

After literally watching zero snaps ever of the guy, this sounds like Larry Allen who is, IMO, the best player at any position ever in the NFL...

In his dreams. Larry Allen minus a significant amount of talent.

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteNorthRaven

I don't doubt his tenacity or his mentality that he wants to kill guys on every play. But when he engages a defender and begins to drive block, I just don't see that much power

Understood. Attitude may be there but not all the traits.

Solak listed him as his #2 iOL, in his preliminary rankings, is why I looked at him in the first place

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteNorthRaven

I dont know how some of these guys do it man, I respect their grind like no other.

It's different when it's your actual job.

**Valhain** · 02-18-2020, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by JimZipCode

Solak listed him as his #2 iOL, in his preliminary rankings, is why I looked at him in the first place

Including centers? That's pretty bold.

**GreatWhiteNorthRaven** · 02-18-2020, 08:50 AM

I haven't begun to tier guys, but I do anticipate him being quite high.So far, I don't find this IOL class very top heavy, but the guys that may land in rounds 2-4 all look super solid.

**Waywatcher** · 02-18-2020, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteNorthRaven

I haven't begun to tier guys, but I do anticipate him being quite high.So far, I don't find this IOL class very top heavy, but the guys that may land in rounds 2-4 all look super solid.

That's exciting considering iOL is basically a must-have given our current line situation going into 2020.

I mean, I want this just because he's one of my favorite players, but it would be all the more helpful if Yanda can be persuaded to stick around for 2020 to help continue molding Ben Powers and potentially whichever new C or LG we draft this year into a technically-sound player. C'mon Marshall! One more ride, old man!

**GreatWhiteNorthRaven** · 02-18-2020, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Waywatcher

That's exciting considering iOL is basically a must-have given our current line situation going into 2020.

I mean, I want this just because he's one of my favorite players, but it would be all the more helpful if Yanda can be persuaded to stick around for 2020 to help continue molding Ben Powers and potentially whichever new C or LG we draft this year into a technically-sound player. C'mon Marshall! One more ride, old man!

For me it's about finding the LG skillset. We need someone that's mobile to run wider zones with Stanley and combo block on IZ left and pull to the right on power rights.

But we also need a natural pass blocker to help out with our C. It's great that Lamar helps our pass blocking, but the cleaner we keep him, the more we can ensure he is in the pocket focusing on his mechanics. It's when he scrambles or has to move that he loses the wide base and has a ripple effect through his mechanics (IMO re-setting his base has been the biggest issue and impacts other things as the primary cause - but I'l open to being challenged on taht).

Sooooooo, it very well could be Powers. I persoanlyl think he should ahve gotten the shot out of camp last year at LG, but I do admit Bozeman played really well from the Seattle game on.

Ben Bredeson offers a nice balance between power and mobility and I think would be a great fit. A guy like Cesar Ruiz playing LG or C with Mekari playing the other spot also makes sense.

I'll probably take some heat for it, but I just don't think Bradley Bozeman is the long term solution at LG. He doesn't have the lateral mobility or pass blocking I'd prefer to see.

**G54377** · 02-18-2020, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteNorthRaven

For me it's about finding the LG skillset. We need someone that's mobile to run wider zones with Stanley and combo block on IZ left and pull to the right on power rights.

But we also need a natural pass blocker to help out with our C. It's great that Lamar helps our pass blocking, but the cleaner we keep him, the more we can ensure he is in the pocket focusing on his mechanics. It's when he scrambles or has to move that he loses the wide base and has a ripple effect through his mechanics (IMO re-setting his base has been the biggest issue and impacts other things as the primary cause - but I'l open to being challenged on taht).

Sooooooo, it very well could be Powers. I persoanlyl think he should ahve gotten the shot out of camp last year at LG, but I do admit Bozeman played really well from the Seattle game on.

Ben Bredeson offers a nice balance between power and mobility and I think would be a great fit. A guy like Cesar Ruiz playing LG or C with Mekari playing the other spot also makes sense.

I'll probably take some heat for it, but I just don't think Bradley Bozeman is the long term solution at LG. He doesn't have the lateral mobility or pass blocking I'd prefer to see.

Careful, I said I didn't think he was the longterm answer in another thread and was raked over the coals. Upgrading over him at this point is however, probably more of a luxury than anything else given how well he finished the season.

**GreatWhiteNorthRaven** · 02-18-2020, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by G54377

Careful, I said I didn't think he was the longterm answer in another thread and was raked over the coals. Upgrading over him at this point is however, probably more of a luxury than anything else given how well he finished the season.

I don't think he is either. Doesn't mean he didn't play above expectations.

**tnsmith90** · 02-19-2020, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by G54377

Careful, I said I didn't think he was the longterm answer in another thread and was raked over the coals. Upgrading over him at this point is however, probably more of a luxury than anything else given how well he finished the season.

I don't disagree with you about him, but to play devil's advocate, he could stick on our Oline long term depending on the type of investment we want to make in the OL. I always go back to the idea that once you have a QB on a big contract, you can only afford to pay 3 or 4 market price deals for cornerstone players on either side of the ball, including the QB. Given that we will almost certainly pay Stanley a big, market price deal at LT, and we have Zeus II, Andrews, Hollywood, and potentially more stars on the offensive horizon, do we really want to invest a lot of additional capital into the IOL long term? Bozeman looks serviceable, and that might be all we're looking for long term barring someone far better dropping into our laps.

**GreatWhiteNorthRaven** · 02-20-2020, 12:09 PM

Nick Harris write up: https://russellstreetreport.com/2020...-g-washington/

Shane Lemieux coming this afternoon.

**GreatWhiteNorthRaven** · 02-20-2020, 01:30 PM

https://russellstreetreport.com/2020...-guard-oregon/

Andddddddddddddddd Shane Lemieux

**Bawlamer** · 02-23-2020, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteNorthRaven

Nick Harris write up: https://russellstreetreport.com/2020...-g-washington/

Shane Lemieux coming this afternoon.

Everyone should know how much a bonafide center means to me. I would love this move. We become stable, better and LJ stays cleaner with ATS.

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**BcRaven** · 02-23-2020, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Bawlamer

Everyone should know how much a bonafide center means to me. I would love this move. We become stable, better and LJ stays cleaner with ATS.

I'm with you! I want a Center who is/has experience in that position. I think it's easier to find an OG, but I don't want to convert one. This is why I had hoped Bozemen won the job... Bc