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Originally Posted by J. Spanky
actually, if you look at the numbers, our runs to the right side have significantly increased since jansen stepped in. still not equal to the production on the left, but to keep defenses honest, you have to run effectively to both sides.
i think jansen will be gone after this season too. i wouldn’t bet too much on it though. his cap hit will still be pretty significant next year, if I’m not mistaken. wouldn’t be surprised to see him kept as an insurance policy. kendall will be gone. this is the last year on his contract and he’s 35 years old with arthritis in both knees. he’s playing his heart out right now but its not realistic to expect him to maintain this pace. rhinehart will succeed him in ’09.
don’t expect to ever see heyer as the starter at left tackle.
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I think because of his contract, Jansen is going to be the short-term replacement for Casey Rabach on the interior at Center, which is an idea that was floated during OTAs this season.
I don't think Rinehart will start next year, but I think he will be active, and the first available replacement at Guard, plus he'll see more action at tackle in the preseason.
Heyer might be the odds on favorite at RT next year, but I think we're going to draft there in the first round, so I'm sure he'll have heavy competition. I also wouldn't count out Rinehart at RT or at C just yet, even though I see him as a starting guard in our future.