Interesting discussion about OG possibilities

[pbmax]

I'll be dipped in shit....Sherrod lined up at LG today!!

I think that is to get a look at him but primarily to light a fire under certain veterans.

[TheRaven]

McCarthy and Thompson have a history of "goofing around" with the OL, and it has cost us in the past. I don't think it is a coincidence that once they locked in a starting unit and stayed with, that the OL improved, and the offense improved.

Hopefully we're not back to musical chairs.

Goofing around? Can you explain a bit more? I know there was quite the uproar about Rivera and Wahle leaving, but honestly, were they truly worth the contracts they commanded at their respective ages? Or are you referring to other incidents?

I have seen them try to make due with what they have, and there have been times where the line has suffered as a result. However, they do not seem to make commitments they do not deem is worthwhile and sometimes you have to make due with less talent than to overpay. I see that as a choice and direction rather than goofing around.

[MJZiggy]

I think wist was referring to moving people around on the line. They do seem to work better when everyone is playing their natural positions and can stay in them for a while.

[TheRaven]

Thanks, I thought I was missing the intent there. However, I still do not know if I fully agree with that, at least with my limited knowledge of the situation. I may be completely ignorant of some event, but I have seen them make due with what they have at times. Sometimes, that has been someone playing out of position for a bit, but I have not seen anything I would deem to be egregious. I don't think anyone has been stunted as a result of their decisions, and while the line may not have been good at times, they had to play with the cards they had in their hand.

[pbmax]

There are three left tackle candidates on the roster and even with Clifton being treated like a piece of fine china, there aren't enough snaps to evaluate Sherrod if he only gets 2nd or 3rd string reps.

So he's going to play Guard for a while until he proves he cannot this season (or can only backup). Then Lang and MacDonald get their shot.