Here we go again. I'm happy to see Pouncey trying anything and everything to come back healthy to start the season, but I can't help but wonder if he's on borrowed time. The Dolphins have said they're targeting having Pouncey healthy and ready to play Week 1, but what they didn't say is how much offseason work he will miss. We've got a shuffled offensive line with at least 1 maybe 2 new starters at OG coming in, and it's possible that our starting C won't have a full training camp to gel with the starters.
Even if Pouncey does start Week 1, how many games is he good to start? Will his hip condition affect his agility and ability to get to the second level? Pouncey is special because of his pulling ability. Without that, he's just an average, overpaid center.
How does the FO address the problem? 1. Hope Lamp drops to #22. Plug Lamp in at OG and have Larsen as a reliable backup for Pouncey. 2. Pick defense at #22 and hope Elflein or Feeney are there at #54. Both guys would be solid at OG, and both have the intelligence and athleticism to play OG or C.