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(05-03-2021, 10:21 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Not really sure how to answer that other than to say other than say Carman has fairly short arms and that is one reason they felt like he might be better suited at G vs Tackle.  That being said, the guy held up pretty damn well protecting Lawrences blind side for two plus years at Clemson.  He wasn't "helped" and he put up really good numbers until the back injury took its toll as he tried to play through it.

He has tackle experience , and a lot of it.  I think he will be our RG for many years to come and could slide over to RT if an injury created the need.  That is why I was hoping they would draft Spencer Brown instead of Ossai to be the developmental RT that could take over next year.  

From what I recall hearing/reading since Carman was drafted:
- His originally measured arm length (32.5") was incorrect, instead actually being 33.25"
- His physical, mauling nature and size should translate well to OG
- His lack of technique and footwork are why he may not succeed at OT right away

Given the above, he should be able to work at OG while he develops his technique and footwork before potentially moving outside.