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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Who among the OT's is ready to start (if Light isn't re-signed), and is also ready to start ot OG if Light comes back?
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Draftek now has Pinkston at #33, after having Costonzo at #17.
why wast time with conversions? the pats have the picks to get the guys at their positions.
BTW, Pouncey is not a starting center.
Good thread. Given the uncertainty of Light & Mankins, I think BB will put an even greater imperative on drafting O-linemen with positional flexibility.
My O-line Binkies who could start at OT or OG:
G. Carimi
B. Ijalana
C. Boling
Without knowing the outcome of the Light contract situation, I'm hesitant to draft pure OTs like T. Smith, Costanzo, Solder, Sherrod.
per NFL.com:
Pouncey is arguably this class' top interior offensive line prospect. He has outstanding football IQ and the ability to become a pro-bowl starter at guard or center. Has great feet needed to mirror pass rushers and pull down the line. Uses his hands well when battling in pass protection. Shows his understanding of the game when recognizing blitzers and effectively combo blocking with teammates. Plays with passion and aggressiveness and has the work-ethic to continue to improve. Defensive tackles with more size and strength than Pouncey can be his kryptonite but there aren't many holes in this guy's game. A first round prospect.
and so I ask again, which pats OL's were converted from other positions?
My personal favorite is James Carpenter from Alabama. He's probably better suited to play OT, but short and stout enough to play OG. The only question is whether he's mobile enough to do all the pulling the Patriots' guards do. Based on what I've seen, I'd say yes.
Why would Light's contract status affect the drafting of Smith, Solder, Sherrod or Castonzo? Light has 2-3 years in him, at best. Having one of those guys ready to come in to replace Light or Vollmer due to injury or to replace Light in the event of a serious downturn in skills would be better than not having them, wouldn't it?
If I'm going to use a first round draft pick on an offensive lineman, I would want this player to be a starter from day one or at a minimum be the full time starter in year two. If Light is coming back for 2-3 years, I'd rather use my high round picks for a DE, OLB or a player who can start at OG and move to OT should it be necessary.
Mankins was a starting LT in college and was moved inside to LG by the Pats.
The issue with Pouncey is his shot-gun snapping, which I have heard is mediocre at best. If that isn't the case, then having him as a center could be a good thing. Personally, I'd rather put him at guard and have him prove he can handle center than have him at center and then have to move him to guard.
ok.......not really much of conversion since everyone had him pegged as an LG long before he got drafted, and he has started there ever since day 1.....
there's nobody in this draft who compares to mankins physically except for pouncey.....
ok.......not really much of conversion since everyone had him pegged as an LG long before he got drafted, and he has started there ever since day 1.....
there's nobody in this draft who compares to mankins physically except for pouncey.....
Mankins played tackle exclusively in college. How can he not count as a conversion? Just because he made it look easy?
For a purely physical twin in this draft, try Mike Person of Montana State.