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[Joemailman]

I also wonder about the order of events. Is Tretter still on this team if Lang signed with the Lions first?

If they thought Tretter could replace Lang, I'm inclined to think they would have signed Tretter right away and not bothered to try and sign Lang. Younger and less expensive.

[Pugger]

If they thought Tretter could replace Lang, I'm inclined to think they would have signed Tretter right away and not bothered to try and sign Lang. Younger and less expensive.

I think Tretter is a better tackle than guard.

[Zool]

I think Tretter is a better tackle than guard.

Agreed. He's a guard in a pinch. If he could stay healthy he would be the starting center and we'd be wondering about Linsley as Langs replacement.

[pbmax]

If they thought Tretter could replace Lang, I'm inclined to think they would have signed Tretter right away and not bothered to try and sign Lang. Younger and less expensive.

Not inexpensive for a backup, though. However, he might have been just about the most versatile backup they have had since, what, Flanagan?

I don't think he starts at Guard even if he stays, but there is room in the budget even as the most expensive backup O line in the League.