Next time the Dolphins or any other team needs an expert opinion on LT's...I sure hope they ask you!
Let me add...Fat chance.
I've said it before and I'll say it again...there's not one player in this draft thats risk free...no team drafts with the idea that it's a lock...or a given that the player they select is a sure thing...it's a best possible guess after all the scouts..all the film...they are placing a bet for the future.
How many examples do I have to give you about those bets...the best example is our own Marino...How many teams let him pass...before Shula took a chance.
How many examples do you need concerning so called great Linebackers that played great in college...but failed in the NFL. I bet us older fans can think of a few.
You say you saw some Michigan games...hence you make a decision...please keep your day job. You failed to mention that a average rusher who happens to have ran a 4.69 at the combine...acquired 1361 yds at a 5.1 avg...I wonder how he got those yards. Do you think J. long had something to do with that? Lets see;
The Wolverines amassed 1,251 of their 2,144 yards on the ground over Long's left tackle position, as he registered 119 knockdowns, including 18 touchdown-resulting blocks…Allowed only one quarterback sack on 423 pass plays and was penalized just once, finishing with an 87.85% grade for blocking consistency…
As you see pass blocking is only a small part of the game...and yet he only gave up one sack...man he must be a lousy LT...for sure. And in two years...Gholston acquired only ONE sack against him...but as you say he out classed him. :shakeno:
Did you just make a point...or was the whole point of your post the fact that you don't have a point?
Last time I checked there are let's see.....about what?? 9 guys that block for a running back???? Yep believe its nine. I don't know I've ever heard a more unintelligent argument about why a guy makes a great left tackle.....cause the TEAM did an ok job of running the ball and his back only ran for 4.69 at the combine??? Doesn't make a bit of sense. What did emmitt smith run? I forget..... The only thing a running backs 40 time tells you is can he turn a short gain into a long run. Not even the most important thing a running back can do. Stupid argument. I seem to remember Darren McFadden getting caught from behind a couple of times this year...and I couldn't believe it. Then he runs a 4.33 and Ali Highsmith runs i think it was something like a 4.8....and the guy closed on McFadden on a long run, and even caught him.....so what the hell is your point???? Just EXACTLY what we need a RT at the top of the draft!! doesnt change the fact he cant pass protect....
Oh and here is a link where YOU can go watch his sweet highlight and Gholston TEARING HIM UP IN YOUR GAME THAT IT SUPPOSEDLY DIDNT HAPPEN. (it was posted by someone in the forum, and I just looked at it...perfect timing :))
then go GET a day job while you are at it.... or at least make an intelligent point...don't just regurgitate something you think you heard some announcer say
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