Phinzone
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Originally posted by Oboy
Don't know if it is just me, but this guy Randall... he is being replaced by Todd Wade! Which according to Texas officials is a big "upgrade". Yes St. Clair was replaced in St. Louis, but by Kyle Turley. Not much shame in being replaced by Turley he is one of the best T's in the league! I really do not think Randall is that good. Yes, I want the hole filled on the line, but I give credit to the FO for not rushing and throwing just anyone in there.
I'm not against St. Clair at all, here's how i see it...
1. Randall is a solid starting OT. He's not hte est in the league, but he started all his games in houston, is young, has super bowl experience, and has a great upside. He has underachieved, but not flopped, he oculd have big years ahead of him. Next, he didn't want to sign a long term deal with the Texans, that's why they jumped onWade. Had Randall been willing to go long term, I'm pretty sure you'd see Randall there, they weren't going to dump him, but they werent' going to sign him to a 1 or two year deal either. Can't blame the guy for wanting to get off an expansion team.
Next, Randall would give us depth. He'd be cheap, and would give us a lot of options.
As is, I don't want St. Clair at Tackle. I think he could be a great linemen..inside. I want us to sign Randall, have him and smith start, then have them compete for the starting job when Mcintosh gets back. We don't know for sure how long McIntosh will be out for at this point as is. I'm a huge Mac fan myself btw, but his injury keeps me wary.
Then, I'd move St. Clair inside. I'm sure he'd make a fine tackle, and could be an awesome center. He was an all pro center in college until he was drafted and moved to tackle, he flopped there, but he should be great as an interior linemen. However, It's a huge gamble having him at the tackle spot.
SMith, Jeno, Mckinney/St. Clair, Mckinney/St. Clair, Randall until Mcintosh gets better looks like a GREAT line to me. Get St. Clair back ot where he belongs, snag a solid OL in Randall that's young and has alot of potential, and use the first round pick on BPA.