Originally Posted by duncan_idaho:
I think Schwartz and LDT both retire
Yup, seems like both are done. LDT has got the Doc bug and a chronic bad back is very hard for Olinemen to deal with. We have tons of work to do with the oline in the offseason. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
I think you're right on Watkins; but he's a difference maker when he does play, and I think the spotty track record of that makes him continue to stay here on reasonable deals.
I think you're right on Robinsons too; but as you said with Conley and Nelson-have we missed either? I don't think so. I think Pringle's ready for a bigger role, and there won't be much drop-off.
As for depth, yeah, totally. Good thing we have the best young GM in the game. :-) He's really found some hidden gems and I see no reason that won't continue. This draft this year is going to be weird, but I feel like we'll handle it better than most.
Didn't Conley go to Atl? Don't think he played yesterday. In fact I don't recall hearing from him all year. [Reply]
Originally Posted by JakeF:
Yup, seems like both are done. LDT has got the Doc bug and a chronic bad back is very hard for Olinemen to deal with. We have tons of work to do with the oline in the offseason.
They’ll have two starting guards between Wylie, Duvernay-Tardif, Niang, and Allegretti. They will all be better next year.
I feel like he personnel team feels good enough with Reiter at center, but a top-tier center turns the entire interior into a plus.
The true issue right now is Schwartz and right tackle. If they go into next season without fully clearing Schwartz’s back and Mike Remmers as the starting RT, they’re in trouble. I don’t think they have a workable solution on the roster to replace Schwartz. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Delano:
They’ll have two starting guards between Wylie, Duvernay-Tardif, Niang, and Allegretti. They will all be better next year.
I feel like he personnel team feels good enough with Reiter at center, but a top-tier center turns the entire interior into a plus.
The true issue right now is Schwartz and right tackle. If they go into next season without fully clearing Schwartz’s back and Mike Remmers as the starting RT, they’re in trouble. I don’t think they have a workable solution on the roster to replace Schwartz.
I think the hope is that Niang can play RT as he did at TCU. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Infidel Goat:
I think the hope is that Niang can play RT as he did at TCU.
Veach said they planned to put Niang inside at guard, at least to start him out. It’s possible they change their plans because of the situation but they don’t seem like a staff that would panic. I’m guessing Niang is a backup OG to start next season. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
Veach said they planned to put Niang inside at guard, at least to start him out. It’s possible they change their plans because of the situation but they don’t seem like a staff that would panic. I’m guessing Niang is a backup OG to start next season.
That was their plan for him did this year because they planned on Schwartz back holding up another year and it didn’t.
I’d expect Niang to start out 2021 a the starting RT unless Schwartz has back surgery and is able to return (doubtful)...in that case, Niang would be the RG. [Reply]
