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By EastStreet · Posted
Sure, but testing isn't minimized, just because he's a convert 3 years ago? right? And he obviously performed at the highest level of his conference (All-MAC), even though it's a smaller conference. And like I mentioned, there are a ton of converted TE-OTs/OLs.... The below is geared toward TE coverts that ended up at OC (in reply to a poster that suggested TE development to OC was extremely rare). In short, TE to OL is a natural progression for many as tall skinny kids in HS and college often keep growing. "Many OTs and iOL have TE in their history. Skinny or lean tall HS kids put on a bunch of mass and get moved to OT or iOL. Sounds perhaps weird but it's not... If you follow CFB and the draft, you might have seen some / several.... Notre Dame has one currently. He arrived in HS as a QB/LB, then moved to TE. Gets to ND and ends up moving from TE and starting at LT his freshman year. Not saying it's a norm, but there are a lot of OTs or OLs that have TE somewhere in their history. Alt massed up quicker than Pinter. Also, good possibility that Alt ends up iOL at the next level. JC Tretter, one of the better Cs, played TE in college, moved to OT later in college, and is now Cleveland's starting Center.. Brandon Linder, Jags starting C, started out as TE, then OT, then G, and now starting C.... IIRC, Dallas's OC started out as DE and TE, and ended up on the OL, and now C. And you have Jason Kelce, also one of the better Cs in the league, started out as a RB for Cinci, and played a little LB before moving to the OL. IIRC, he didn't start playing C till his Senior year in college So.... Not exactly rare. Guys grow. TE to OL is natural progression. Doesn't matter if it's TE to OT, TE to OG, TE to OC, or a combo." I agree folks are jumping the shark a bit on RAS. But I will say RAS + other things, is a good thing. And most of our picks have upside in areas in addition to RAS. The talking heads pretty much all have said his technique is bit mechanical now, but also said it's far better and more advanced than it should be after only 2 seasons. And all pretty much agree that he will improve and is only scratching the surface. NFL.com's profile said exactly the same, but most draft profiles say the same or close. So sure, he's still learning. That's not a bad thing. And now he'll get better coaching compared to MAC level. I've never seen that rumor. Got a link? Like I said, I really don't care about age. And given the weird history/path (Austria, year off, convert), it bothers me even less. Christensen wasn't profiled nearly as high IIRC. He also took 2 years off for mission. IIRC, most thought he'd be an OG at the NFL level. Certainly not penciling him in as a franchise LT. I do consider him a huge steal from a prospect and draft position perspective. Like I said, I'll be very happy if we get 8 years out of him even if only a quality backup. -
By TaylorTheStudMuffin · Posted
Reich was on the one percent better podcast today and talked about luck. Mentioned how happy he was for him that he seems to be very happy. -
By TaylorTheStudMuffin · Posted
No he just jumps off cliffs from 30 feet into the water. -
After the Draft: What we are hearing__on Twitter, Reddit, Podcasts, from fans, on sports radio, etc.
By TaylorTheStudMuffin · Posted
It wasn’t a preseason game where he had those big catches and third downs. He was playing and contributing early in the season then nothing. Was a healthy scratch. -
Campbell has played 15 NFL games and averaged 24 yds/game. That is not flashing. The last we saw of him he was dropping an accurate deep pass from Wentz against JAC. He’s also the same guy that fumbled 1 out of every 7 touches as a rookie. He’s a whiff. And this is coming from somebody who really liked Campbell in the draft. I was wrong about him…and so was the org. But what I really don’t get is how so many fans won’t admit it. Fans still hype Campbell, yet most had no problem dumping Dorsett after only two years (and calling him a bust) or writing off Moncrief. Those two players were actually more productive in Indy on a per game basis than Campbell. As for the kids, I am 100% with @Superman in that I wish they would sign a vet WR. Especially since Ryan has a ticking clock, as you put it. But I am not frustrated. Maybe a bit confused. If Ryan is a move to truly compete, then why not get him a weapon or two that is proven? I have often seen people reference Ryan’s lack of weapons last year in ATL. But as of now, it’s Pitt and a bunch of unknown. You say you have no reason to NOT have faith in these young guys, but I ask what is the reason you DO? If it’s because it’s Ballard, that’s fine. But there hasn’t been nearly enough proof of concept (at WR) for me.
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