Patriots hosting OL Greg Van Roten

[PatsFan2]

It seems like the team is struggling to evaluate G’s.

I've already conceded that Caedan Wallace is useless. Now you can't find Him with a search warrant.

 

[JoeSixPat]

Recent reports have been down on Lomu at OT, his traditional position. IIRC he’s not played OG previously. So he may not be looking like the backup solution at either right now. Not to say that won’t change, but it would explain this move.

Either way, it's smart to meet with potential "shadow roster" guys who have enough experience to step in during the season if there's a need.

Lomu will obviously make the roster but a signing of a veteran could push a guy like Crownover to the PS

I think with some of these veterans, they're not too keen on going through the summer camps, nor do they really need to if they're staying in shape. I'm sure they'd be happy to sign anywhere at any time but not the worst thing for them to wait until the injury bug hits and then parlay that into a contract even after the season starts.

 

[Ring 6]

Recent reports have been down on Lomu at OT, his traditional position. IIRC he’s not played OG previously. So he may not be looking like the backup solution at either right now. Not to say that won’t change, but it would explain this move.

It’s way too early to judge Lomu or call this reactionary.

 

[Zuma]

I am not sure they’re struggling to evaluate. I think it’s more they’re struggling to find any worth evaluating, or grading well when they’re evaluated.

I’d say it’s an eval issue if they are still signing 36 year olds in August to be on the 53.

 

[Family]

But you need more. Never been a fan of Brown, but I’m not sure how anyone can change their opinion of him from a few practices with very little contact.

I thought Brown filled in OK during Wilson's absence to give him the benefit of the doubt, but coming out of the gate, losing multiple one on ones against 3rd stringers is not good.

If you remember we debated this early in camp last year, where you said Wilson's snaps would be limited to a backup role his rookie season, and I said he would start based on usage and one on ones.. Maybe I was lucky last year or maybe there is a trend this early.

I expect Lomu to back up both G and T spots.

The way he's practicing I'm not sure they are looking to put too much on his plate. That's another concern.

 

[Family]

Recent reports have been down on Lomu at OT, his traditional position. IIRC he’s not played OG previously. So he may not be looking like the backup solution at either right now. Not to say that won’t change, but it would explain this move.

He'll backup somewhere, but I'm not sure they are going to move him around as a backup at two positions until he is succeeding in one.