O-Line Edition: Free Agency and the Draft

[SBXVII]

CAP left might be an issue. I thought I heard on the radio the team needs for TW to restructure his contract if we want to keep Fletcher. I imagine if that has to happen then we are pretty close to the end of our spending in FA cause we have to have a cushion for the Rookies right? Also someone mentioned RGIII going to cost us a lot but didn't they put a Rookie CAP in place and we can only sign them for 3 or 4 yrs in their first contract?

[sportscurmudgeon]

Looks as if Robert Gallery will be available. He really showed he cannot play tackle in the NFL, but he has been more than adequate at guard. He is an upgrade over anything currently on the roster.

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Looks as if Robert Gallery will be available. He really showed he cannot play tackle in the NFL, but he has been more than adequate at guard. He is an upgrade over anything currently on the roster.

far too old; don't want him.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Looks as if Robert Gallery will be available. He really showed he cannot play tackle in the NFL, but he has been more than adequate at guard. He is an upgrade over anything currently on the roster.

I disagree with mbedner that Robert Gallery is far too old, but he's been in the league for 8 years (aka he's not young, should be right around 30 if my estimate is correct) but I don't believe he's the right fit for our system. I don't think he's very mobile, which is what Shanny wants from his linemen in the ZBS.

[RGIII]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

CAP left might be an issue. I thought I heard on the radio the team needs for TW to restructure his contract if we want to keep Fletcher. I imagine if that has to happen then we are pretty close to the end of our spending in FA cause we have to have a cushion for the Rookies right? Also someone mentioned RGIII going to cost us a lot but didn't they put a Rookie CAP in place and we can only sign them for 3 or 4 yrs in their first contract?

It would be great if Williams restructured. I don't know if his suspension will positively factor in him doing it.

[CultBrennan59]

Skins have interest in Mike Briesel FA G from Houston he's 30

[mooby]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Skins have interest in Mike Briesel FA G from Houston he's 30

Was he a starter? He might be a good depth signing for a couple years.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by RGIII

What is the status of Tyler Polumbus? Did he not play well in relief last year? I don't see the OL being in complete shambles if Lichtensteiger comes back healthy and Trent Williams takes his career seriously. Jamaal Brown has mostly been a disappointment.

Polumbus is by no means a starter, good depth guy cause he fills in at RT & G. No way we'd want him lining up at RT all year. I think the wild card for us is Willie Smith. Will he make a big jump in his 2nd year & take the job from Brown or whoever else comes in to compete.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by mooby

Was he a starter? He might be a good depth signing for a couple years.

I think he could start fur us. He started 13 games last season and has started 47 of the 50 games he's appeared in.

Houston fans seem to like his run blocking:
Mike Briesel - Houston Texans Message Boards


Also, he's only 29, not 30.

Mike Brisiel, OG for the Houston Texans at NFL.com

[budw38]

Winston to KC

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Skins have interest in Mike Briesel FA G from Houston he's 30

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[NAVY CHIEF]

Hey guys, I was on deployment for most of the season. I only saw a couple of games while I was gone. How did our OL perform overall?

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by NAVY CHIEF

Hey guys, I was on deployment for most of the season. I only saw a couple of games while I was gone. How did our OL perform overall?

Honestly it wasn't as bad as some would say, Trent played good most of the year but a weakness was jamal at rt. Imo it's a decent unit not horrible not great

[budw38]

Originally Posted by NAVY CHIEF

Hey guys, I was on deployment for most of the season. I only saw a couple of games while I was gone. How did our OL perform overall?

At times the line played well , we ran better at years end , RG111 should help make the OL look better . Welcome home Chief and welcome to the board !

[NAVY CHIEF]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Honestly it wasn't as bad as some would say, Trent played good most of the year but a weakness was jamal at rt. Imo it's a decent unit not horrible not great

Thanks bro. Is Jamal brown still on the team? I know he got injured but will he be ready for the season?