Hmmm, Digital. I find it very hard to see things the way you do.
In 2020 we drafted an OL guy. Here is what a web site has to say.
Technique and prototype frame are NFL quality. He has a strong frame that can turn him into one of the most violent and tenacious offensive linemen in the NFL. Once he catches a defender, very rarely will they break away from him, giving him ample room to wear down smaller and less active defenders. He is strong enough to move interior and operate as a mobile guard should he not develop the lateral skills needed to beat the average defender. At worst, a team secures an offensive guard for a quaint four-year career; at best, they secure a tackle who can hold the edge for a decade.
In 2019 we also drafted an OL guy. This is what the same web site had to say.
He’s far from a perfect prospect. He didn’t match up well against the elite players in college football, which obviously doesn’t bode well for his NFL future. These struggles are primarily due to his subpar strength and build, which is something that will need to change in the NFL. He’ll never be able to overcome his below-average wingspan and arm length, but he could add strength on an NFL training program. The best-case scenario is to start his rookie season on the bench. He has the versatility to fill in anywhere if needed, but he’ll need a year to gain an NFL-caliber build. Once he does that, he should be able to compete for a starting guard position in 2020. He could be a decent center, but he should only play tackle in a worst-case scenario.
In 2020 we drafted an OL guy. Here is what a web site has to say.
Technique and prototype frame are NFL quality. He has a strong frame that can turn him into one of the most violent and tenacious offensive linemen in the NFL. Once he catches a defender, very rarely will they break away from him, giving him ample room to wear down smaller and less active defenders. He is strong enough to move interior and operate as a mobile guard should he not develop the lateral skills needed to beat the average defender. At worst, a team secures an offensive guard for a quaint four-year career; at best, they secure a tackle who can hold the edge for a decade.
In 2019 we also drafted an OL guy. This is what the same web site had to say.
He’s far from a perfect prospect. He didn’t match up well against the elite players in college football, which obviously doesn’t bode well for his NFL future. These struggles are primarily due to his subpar strength and build, which is something that will need to change in the NFL. He’ll never be able to overcome his below-average wingspan and arm length, but he could add strength on an NFL training program. The best-case scenario is to start his rookie season on the bench. He has the versatility to fill in anywhere if needed, but he’ll need a year to gain an NFL-caliber build. Once he does that, he should be able to compete for a starting guard position in 2020. He could be a decent center, but he should only play tackle in a worst-case scenario.