Wendell has been hurt. Ohrnberger has been a disaster. Has anyone ever seen Rich O. make a play?
Gurode brings flexibility. Connelly is a supersub but not the next John Hannah. He earned his shot this year from his success in 2010, Can he be upgraded?....yes. Kopen is mediocre. Let's not for one minute consider him the better of Gurode and only slightly younger.
I think Gurode was a CAP cut more than talent diminish. He also had a late knee procedure that left him behind. Am I a fan?....eh! but much better than Wendell and Rich O. (who's Draft at even a 4th rounder is still a head scratcher!). Again flexibility to play Guard and Center is a plus for Gurode. Who is the Pats back up Center?.....Ohrnberger...yech! Ohrnberger almost got Brady killed.
But for my money, Brian Waters is the right guy for now. All Pro twice and Pro Bowl five times. Solid community guy. Pioli will give BB the skinny if he has not already. I understand a good locker room guy as well. He can hold the fort for a year or so until Cannon is ready. He has some miles but is in relatively good physical health and has that 'sperience BB likes. Waters would not reconstruct so he and the Chiefs mutually parted.
Austin might be a consideration over Wendell and Rich O.. Seems to be having a good camp and is mean.
DW Toys
