Finally: 5 NFL OT's

[mgteich]

Way overcomplicated, guys. Lomu has been acquired to be our top swing OT for this season. The kid is a plus athlete, and he literally has a full season and an off season to learn to play RT. Meantime he picks up valuable reps and learns his craft. The kid, like Campbell last season is just 21 and not even full grown yet. Quite frankly, I don't even want him playing significant minutes this season.

As for Campbell, there have been a lot of VERY good OTs in this league who have had very choppy first seasons before coming fully into their own. But they all "flashed" in their rookie year. just like Campbell did and then grew into top notch players. I'm fully expecting Campbell to come back to camp stronger, heavier, healthier and a LOT smarter this season. I'm betting we will see a noticeable difference, and he's coming off a pretty good rookie season until he was hurt (13 games) Also, btw, we DID win 3 playoff games last season.

So, we will now have an OL of Campbell, AVT, Wilson, Owenu, Moses starting and Lomu, Bryant, Brown, Wallace, and Crownover as the backups. I actually see Crownover getting some time at RG this August as well. BTW- I wouldn't see too much in Lomu getting snaps a LT this summer, he IS being trained to be our swing OT for this season

I wonder what the betting line is against us carrying 5 OT's.

I find it to be very, very unlikely.

 

[ahmed]

How about D. None of the above. It's amazing how this season hasn't even begun and you're making ridiculous projections for 2027. Are you really that hard up to post that you have to do that?

Better yet, why don't you speculate if Devito or Morton will be the starter in 2028 with Maye being traded.

Could not believe it when I saw 2027

 

[The Gr8est]

I wouldn't be so quick to throw Crownover in as the backup right tackle. He's really wide, and had a decent forty... but that's about it. Doesn't mean he'll be bad, but it also doesn't mean he'll instantly be good or not need some development. Vederian Lowe was really wide and a little athletic.

I hope Marcus Bryant is busting his tail this offseason. If he comes ready to play he could provide some depth at tackle which would allow Lomu the freedom to sit or provide depth across the line the way Nate Solder did as a rookie. Lomu could get reps at guard if a player gets dinged up for a few plays, or tackle. Ideally you want him to watch and learn, but there's also the distinct possibility he is too talented to keep off the field. Kid's 21 and already a stud.

People may be too quick to dismiss Bryant.

He’s only marginally smaller than Crownover and I actually liked what I saw from him when he played.

He has a year under his belt now so let’s see how things shake out.

 

[mayoclinic]

I agree with Ken that some of this discussion is making things much too complicated.

Teams move linemen around all the time. It doesn't always work, but with top talent it frequently does.

Detroit drafted Taylor Decker in 2016. He was an RT his entire college career, but Detroit moved him to LT and he played 10 years there.

In 2021 Detroit drafted Penei Sewell at #7 overall. He played LT his entire college career, but Detroit moved him to RT to keep Decker at LT. Sewell has been probably the best RT in the NFL.

Now, with Decker retiring, Detroit drafted RT Blake Miller at 17. They now have 2 RTs. They could have drafted LTs like Lomu or Monroe Freeling. They don't seem to think this is a dilemma.

I don't know what the "best fit" will be, but I am comfortable that a RT successor to Morgan Moses is on the roster.

I agree with MgT that the OL coaching staff has a year to sort things out. Having a lot of talent OL is a good thing.

 

[everlong]

The thing we have going into this year which we did not last year is depth. The odds of Campbell, AVT, Wilson, Owenu, Mosses and Lomu being healthy for the entire year is unlikely at best. Every line gets dinged at some point. The fact that all of these names can play multiple spots on the line will be important at some point during the season. So I wouldn't use a pen when filling out the line up.

That's without getting to Bryant, Brown, Crownover, Wallace and potentially a dark horse to make the roster.

Last year having to rush back Wilson and Campbell the line was never the same as it was before their injuries.

 

[Ring 6]

Why so critical of a guy making new threads just to do so? It's not like he's looking for legit conversation. How is it "interesting to entertain" when they haven't even done Rookie Mini-CAMP yet? It has as much legitimacy as a $3 Bill does as legal tender.

Maybe if the season had started it MIGHT be interesting to entertain. Right now, it's asinine and has zero foundation in reality.

Him having a topic he wishes to post about and discuss is not subject to your approval, agreement or understanding.
Why are you bullying the guy?
If you think it’s a bad thread, stay TF away from it.
You aren’t in charge of what threads are allowed.

 

[Vindicate]

Why would a person make a new thread if they aren't interested in conversation? It isn't like it can be used as a pick up line or something. There's nothing to be gained other than engagement with other people.

Wait, you mean you don't rifle off your 2026/2027 OL predictions as a pick-up line?!