Isn't The OL Already Much Better Than In 2024?

[Thelonious]

I think it is definitely better. The inorvement is from a state if utter incompetenece, of course, but I think - what? - "serviceable" or, to be wildly optimistic, "average" might actually be in play. for the first time in a long time..

 

[Since1960]

• “Surprisingly powerful in the run game - where he uses his strong leg drive and powerful hands to drive defenders backward”. Part of the scouting report on C. Strange (yes, our C. Strange) who appears to be no longer needed as a center. Should he become a backup guard, could he also be a goal line fullback? Gotta find some way to prove Sean McVay wrong…

 

[mgteich]

We now have an OL without counting on any of those who have shown nothing.

We don't need to count on Wallace, Robinson, Andrews or Sow.

We have hopes for all the above, but it good to consider them as potential. Only 2 of the above are likely to make the 53.

 

[TommyD4207]

I still hold hope for Sidney Sow.

The cult never ends.

 

[TommyD4207]

• “Surprisingly powerful in the run game - where he uses his strong leg drive and powerful hands to drive defenders backward”. Part of the scouting report on C. Strange (yes, our C. Strange) who appears to be no longer needed as a center. Should he become a backup guard, could he also be a goal line fullback? Gotta find some way to prove Sean McVay wrong…

He's the starting left guard.

'Strange as Center" cult, over.
'Sidy Sow is good actually" cult, over.

And none of you should pay attention to pff grades ever again. Let this be a lesson to you.

 

[Since1960]

He's the starting left guard.

'Strange as Center" cult, over.
'Sidy Sow is good actually" cult, over.

And none of you should pay attention to pff grades ever again. Let this be a lesson to you.

Hope you’re right - I was paying more attention to the patellar tear - been there/done that and ain’t no fun….

 

[Family]

The cult never ends.

You're the cult. The negative cult.

What''s so outragious that a player entering his third year who played nearly 100% of the snaps his rookie year after game 4 (and actually had a good push as run blocker) can't be a serviceable backup guard?

The coaching was so horrible that Sow wasted his entire rookie season training camp being converted to tackle. Sow was injured most of last year. I never look at PFF ratings.

My post only said Sow should be added to Ring's list as possible depth. When healthy I've seen a pretty good run blocker.

 

[mgteich]

You're the cult. The negative cult.

What''s so outragious that a player entering his third year who played nearly 100% of the snaps his rookie year after game 4 (and actually had a good push as run blocker) can't be a serviceable backup guard?

The coaching was so horrible that Sow wasted his entire rookie season training camp being converted to tackle. Sow was injured most of last year. I never look at PFF ratings.

My post only said Sow should be added to Ring's list as possible depth. When healthy I've seen a pretty good run blocker.

Yes, Sow is possible untested depth, along with Robinson, Wallace and Andrews.

 

[Family]

Yes, Sow is possible untested depth, along with Robinson, Wallace and Andrews.

Sow had a pretty good rookie year considering all the nonsense going on, and the unsettled line.

Better than I thought Robinson was last year.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Sow had a pretty good rookie year considering all the nonsense going on, and the unsettled line.

Better than I thought Robinson was last year.

Sow goes from starting 13 games his rookie year and doing ok to riding the pine under Mayo.

Hes another one that gets a fresh start

 

[State]

I'll be satisfied once guys like Demontrey Jacobs are pushed off the roster etc.

Demontrey “Practice Squad” Jacobs does have a nice ring to it.

Unexplainable-Sow

I haven’t received adequate intel on The Sow, a bona fide nfl LG who has been misused as a RG when they moved Fatty OneMenu (credit to Captain Stone) to RT.

As I understand it, The Sow had a nagging ankle injury at the beginning of the season but ended it AS A HEALTHY SCRATCH. Totally a red flag.

He can go off in many different directions thus year, from starting at LG to being traded or even cut.

 

[State]

My speculation, which is just that, speculation, is that OL coach Scott Peters’ torrent of words, overly detailed practice of ju jitsu strike points, led to Siddy Sow, normally a good guy with above average nfl measurements and athleticism, turning the phucker off.

A clean slate with the EXCELLENT Doug Marrone could very well be a game-changer for Sow.

Doug Marrone will keep it simple. With the mother of learning, repetition. Just like Dante.

Doug Marrone is the secret weapon for the 2025 New England Patriots.

 

[Real fan 02]

Demontrey “Practice Squad” Jacobs does have a nice ring to it.

I haven’t received adequate intel on The Sow, a bona fide nfl LG who has been misused as a RG when they moved Fatty OneMenu (credit to Captain Stone) to RT.

As I understand it, The Sow had a nagging ankle injury at the beginning of the season but ended it AS A HEALTHY SCRATCH. Totally a red flag.

He can go off in many different directions thus year, from starting at LG to being traded or even cut.

I do remember Sow dealing with an ankle last preseason.. he got hurt in the washin game right?? But yes.. I felt Sow was a dam good LG in the absence of strange.. I feel like he has a place on the OL as we all had to endure last season not having the depth on the OL will hurt a team. We need to beef up the depth.. these guys play alot of snaps.

 

[Family]

He can go off in many different directions thus year, from starting at LG to being traded or even cut.

Certain posters miss this point or just want to complain.

Even if Sow is cut, with a rookie contract he will likely be on the practice squad.

How many times during the season does a team need to dip into the practice squad for depth due to injuries? The answer is a lot.

Even sucking Sow is much better than Mafi, Ferentz, or believe it or not Bill Murray who we've had there in past years.

Yes a couple of Wallace, Andrews, Sow, Robinson will be cut, but with new rules that doesn't mean the same as in the past. Plus we have a deeper pool for a player to emerge.

 

[Family]

My speculation, which is just that, speculation, is that OL coach Scott Peters’ torrent of words, overly detailed practice of ju jitsu strike points, led to Siddy Sow, normally a good guy with above average nfl measurements and athleticism, turning the phucker off.

Also as learned from that rookie training camp at tackle, Sow doesn't have the best footwork, so maybe it even messed him up more.

 

[Real fan 02]

Sow goes from starting 13 games his rookie year and doing ok to riding the pine under Mayo.

Hes another one that gets a fresh start

He got hurt in the pre season.. agreed another mayo blunder of many last season...

 

[Huckleberry1]

Improved coaching is going to make a world of a difference… I hope.

I think much higher and clearer expectations, as well as serious improvements in competition for roster spots are going to make a big difference as well. Any players, other than Maye, Barmore, and Gonzalez ( and a few free agents) who don’t come into camp in shape and ready to compete are in danger of losing their jobs. And I think they all know this, and almost all will come in ready. I don’t think there will be any Trent Browns on this team.

 

[Real fan 02]

I think much higher and clearer expectations, as well as serious improvements in competition for roster spots are going to make a big difference as well. Any players, other than Maye, Barmore, and Gonzalez ( and a few free agents) who don’t come into camp in shape and ready to compete are in danger of losing their jobs. And I think they all know this, and almost all will come in ready. I don’t think there will be any Trent Browns on this team.

Agreed. What Callahan was reporting was that all the players showed up for OTAs and most elected to remain in Massachusetts to work out and get deep into the play book. What this team is also doing is adding adequate depth as injury is part of the game we are strengthing the trenches. Trent Brown sadly is what any young OL should take heed of what not to be.

 

[State]

I was pleasantly surprised that Mike Onwenu was a participant. That’s positive. My radar is out on him at the start of TC to see what shape he reports in, Goodyear blimp or professional athlete.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I was pleasantly surprised that Mike Onwenu was a participant. That’s positive. My radar is out on him at the start of TC to see what shape he reports in, Goodyear blimp or professional athlete.

"One menu" . Epic.

If he has a Cheesecake Factory loyalty card we'll have our answer.