Next years starting Oline

MURP · January 27, 2006, 04:43:21 PM

If Runyan does bolt to another team are we looking at Herremans, Hicks, Jackson, Clarke, Andrews. The average age of this line is somewhere around 25 years old. A little inexperienced for a super bowl run?

Of course this assumes that Tra is done, Runyan doesnt resign and Jackson beats our Fraley. Which I dont think is too far fetched. Most of the FA talk has been on the Dline/LB/WR area. hmmmmm

rjs246 · January 27, 2006, 04:47:46 PM

In a perfect world they resign Runyan to a reasonable contract and keep Andrews at RG. Herremans steps in and is awesome and Jackson proves to be the upgrade over Fraley that everyone seems to expect.

In this world they are probably going to have to bring someone in. Hutchinson would provide veteran stability, but he's probably a pipedream. Who else is out there?

General_Failure · January 27, 2006, 04:48:05 PM

I don't think Andrews is ready to move to tackle just yet. He'd be fine the two or three times a game he had to run block, but I'd hate to see him up against a quick DE.

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 27, 2006, 04:49:17 PM

Last I've heard, Tra is likely a go for 2006. So, they'd probably move Herremans to RT and allow Clarke and Jackson to duke it out with Hicks and Fraley for the LG and C gigs, respectively.

MURP · January 27, 2006, 04:53:34 PM

whats the deal with Tra's back issues.

ice grillin you · January 27, 2006, 04:57:56 PM

Herremans, Hicks, Jackson, Clarke, Andrews

holy trainwreck batman

can we let andrews learn how to play guard and lose a 100 pounds before we move him to tackle...he would be a human doggie door at tackle right now

hicks is a great multi dimentional back up...not sure if i want him starting

everyone else up there is a question mark

Sgt PSN · January 27, 2006, 04:59:21 PM

An o-line that young scares me and excites me at the same time. Yeah, they may be a little rough around the edges but given time to gel they could be a solid line for years to come ala Chiefs/Seahawks.

ice grillin you · January 27, 2006, 05:01:44 PM

given time to gel they could be a solid line for years to come ala Chiefs/Seahawks.

just in time for when pat devlin will be the eagles starting quarterback

the eagles need to win the superbowl NOW!!!

BigEd76 · January 27, 2006, 05:02:52 PM

I know he was a RT at Arkansas, but I'd rather keep Andrews at RG where he could be a dominating guard for the next 10 years like a Larry Allen. At LG, our problems would be solved by signing Hutchinson, but it doesn't appear that it's going to happen...

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 27, 2006, 05:03:08 PM

Quote from: MURP on January 27, 2006, 04:53:34 PM
whats the deal with Tra's back issues.

I heard he'd been putting off the surgery, but decided to go on the shelf and get it done last season... so he should theoretically be 100% for training camp.

Feva · January 27, 2006, 06:07:37 PM

Quote from: BigEd76 on January 27, 2006, 05:02:52 PM
I know he was a RT at Arkansas, but I'd rather keep Andrews at RG where he could be a dominating guard for the next 10 years like a Larry Allen. At LG, our problems would be solved by signing Hutchinson, but it doesn't appear that it's going to happen...

Hell yeah... I love what he should be able to bring at RG. A big, powerful guy who won't get bull rushed right back into Donovan and can clear the way every once in a blue moon when AR decides to run the ball. When I think about him at RT... I figure he'll be OK, but inconsistent and having trouble with anyone with any kind of speed. Let's groom Herremans there if we need to.

General_Failure · January 27, 2006, 06:09:24 PM

Now if only he knew where he was going when he has to get out in front and block on screens.

stillupfront · January 28, 2006, 12:55:16 AM

I don't see Andrews at T. He has short arms and that makes it impossible to pass block tall lean guys on the edge. You can't learn longer arms.

pinoyboy2pt0 · January 28, 2006, 02:07:05 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if I saw:

Winston (Miami)-Clarke-Jackson-Andrews-Herremans

or Tra/Runyan in there.

Andrews working in space would be horrible at T. He's a G for the rest of his life.

PhillyPhreak54 · January 28, 2006, 08:25:55 AM

I am not high on Eric Winston at all. I would prefer that they not take him.

The big question is the bookends here. The interior 3 will be solid. I am rooting for Jamaal Jackson big time because I have been high on him for two years now. Plus I like seeing someone who can handle the A-gaps. Fraley is a good student of the game but he is too small. If Jackson can pick up the blitzes and continue to get stronger (and stay healthy!) I think they have a good player there.

I also do not want Andrews at RT. He is best suited to be an interior OL. He has great feet and pretty good speed for a 380 dude. But he does need to get into that 340 area. His broken leg hurt him last year because he couldn't work out as much as he did his rookie year. All the time was spent rehabbing the leg. I still have high hopes for him too.

Artis, who I like, seems to be best suited for the 6th man role. They need to find a LG and that guy should be Adrien Clarke. The Clarke-Jackson-Andrews trio has serious potential.

So we're back to the OT's. I really think they should re-sign Runyan. Losing him will hurt. But I think we all should prepare for it because I'd 'cap his chances of being back here at about 30%.

I think Todd Herremans will be the opening day RT next year.

Thomas
Clarke
Jackson
Andrews
Herremans

With Hicks the 6th man and if Tra goes down again, Artis takes over his best spot...LT. He was at his best out there and when he went from 315 to 335 to withstand the beating of an interior OL i think it hurt his game. Get back to 315 and be ready in case Tra goes down again.