Next years starting Oline

Larry · January 28, 2006, 09:17:49 AM

I think Andrews will get his shot at RT.

Reid wouldn't trade up for the guy and spend a relatively high first rounder on him (which also entails a big contract) just to keep him at guard.

Moving him to tackle would be more "cost efficient".

PhillyPhreak54 · January 28, 2006, 09:21:12 AM

So would starting Todd Herremans at RT.

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 28, 2006, 09:21:23 AM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on January 28, 2006, 08:25:55 AM
I said exactly what FF said, but took a lot longer to get the idea out.

Yep.

Larry · January 28, 2006, 09:22:53 AM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on January 28, 2006, 09:21:12 AM
So would starting Todd Herremans at RT.

Even more so with Herremans at LT.

ice grillin you · January 28, 2006, 11:08:56 AM

adrien clarke 7th round never started an opening day
jamaal jackson UFA never started an opening day
todd herremans 4th round saginaw valley never started an opening day
shawn andrews promising but overweight and not yet proven

if you want to win a superbowl and these guys make up 4/5 of the offensive line the eagles are in big trouble...if you wanna look towards the future and see some young guys try to be developed then you should be excited for this scenario...

but imo thats for teams that were 4-12 last year and are looking to get better...me personally i want a superbowl run this season...keep runyan get hutchinson or another veteran or two and mix a couple of these young guys in....but they cant under any circumstances go in next year with the above foursome and a shaky tra thomas

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 28, 2006, 12:27:38 PM

If Tra is healthy, I'd like him back.

If they want to go with more experienced guys, they still have Hicks and Fraley instead of Clarke and Jackson. Either Jackson or Hicks would be a great 6th man for the OL.

That said, Andrews needs to 'slim' down to no more than 335-340. I would love to see a guy like Hutchinson brought in or another younger, proven lineman, even if they really like Herremans at RT. If Andrews or Clarke or Hicks can't outplay for a starting spot, then they don't deserve one.

No way Runyan's back, unless he gets very little interest as a free agent.

Diomedes · January 28, 2006, 12:36:35 PM

Quote from: FFatPatt on January 28, 2006, 12:27:38 PM
No way Runyan's back, unless he gets very little interest as a free agent.

Which is pretty fargin' unlikely.

None of you idiots have mentioned Calvin farging Armstrong. I think he'll be the starting RT. He's big and white, so they can just put Runyan's old jerseys on him, and no one would know the difference.

MadMarchHare · January 28, 2006, 12:46:52 PM

Perhaps.....but could he be the star and only member of the "don't do this" OL video for the NFL? Hmm, hmm?!

Diomedes · January 28, 2006, 12:56:36 PM

You're saying "but is Calvin mean enough?" The answer is yes. I once saw him tear off the head of a gingerbread man and eat it!!

MadMarchHare · January 28, 2006, 12:59:55 PM

But was it stale?

Larry · January 28, 2006, 04:26:58 PM

Quote from: Diomedes on January 28, 2006, 12:36:35 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on January 28, 2006, 12:27:38 PM
No way Runyan's back, unless he gets very little interest as a free agent.

Which is pretty fargin' unlikely.

None of you idiots have mentioned Calvin farging Armstrong. I think he'll be the starting RT. He's big and white, so they can just put Runyan's old jerseys on him, and no one would know the difference.

Especially if you glued some hair on his shoulders and neck.

pinoyboy2pt0 · January 28, 2006, 05:13:54 PM

Only reason I said Winston was mostly bc of his ACL and we could get him at some value. Plus, he's not sucking as much as Trueblood. If we can turn the Todd into a starting LT, why not Winston? I'm just thinking his stock went down because of his knee, and Reid can't resist another OL for 'competition'. I think Runyan has a 35% chance on staying. Only way I see him staying is if the FO places a little more importance on leadership/veterans...maybe the loss of Troy/Ike...yada yada yada finally caught up with them, or the addition of crackhead TO. I don't know, I'm just looking for a way to keep Runyan.

Watch us pick up Jean-Giles.

BigEd76 · January 30, 2006, 10:03:28 AM

Eckel was on WIP this morning saying that it'll be "either or" with Tra and Runyan. He believes Runyan will be back and Thomas won't last the whole season if he's still around.

Side note: did anyone catch Marcus McNeill's catch off a deflection in the Senior Bowl? Great stuff watching defenders try to tackle a 6'9" 340 RT....

MadMarchHare · January 30, 2006, 10:15:51 AM

Didn't Runyan have one of those this year (can't remember if it was a catch or fumble...)

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 30, 2006, 10:25:02 AM

Quote from: MadMarchHare on January 30, 2006, 10:15:51 AM
Didn't Runyan have one of those this year (can't remember if it was a catch or fumble...)

I think it was a fumble. Pretty amusing stuff.