Originally Posted by RunKC:
You’re not finding a quality LT outside the first rd. It just doesn’t happen often.
Tag him and see what happens. Then re-evaluate your options.
Yep, it's pretty rare. I'm not against taking a shot if there's an elite athlete you have the time to groom on technique, but you rarely get a guy there and especially one that you can use in year one. [Reply]
Jury is still out for me. I wouldn't do anything with him (which Veatch won't) until we see how he does in the second half. His pass protection has been underwhelming thus far. [Reply]
This is really his first season as a LT in a pass first offense.
He is hungry and dedicated to his craft. He knows his weakness (speed rushers) and is working on it. I wish we had one more year on his contract but we will have to make a costly decision at the end of this year.
I would TAG him and give him another season to improve (at this time) but if he shows he can do it by the end of the season, sign him. I dont think it will take a new record setting contract to do it. He has found a home at the position he wants to play. LT money is big but it wont take Trent Williams money.
We have to many holes to fill to add another one right now especially since it would require a first round pick to do so.