Interior Oline Option

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(03-18-2022, 01:33 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Linderbaum will fall cause of the short arms. Just the way it goes as it is concerning for teams. Before the measurements he was
going to be a pick in the teens. I expect him to fall all the way to us after, it is concerning even to us but I think we take a chance 
on him. We play in the AFC North against some of the biggest, meanest NT's in the league. Linderbaum could struggle early with 
his short arms, I could even see us passing on him cause of it.

Like I said though, I think he can make up for it. It is a bit of a gamble.

Sounds like we are putting Karras at Center though so Carman can start at LG this season while adding La'el Collins.

I know a lot of people won't like this but if Carman comes around we will be significantly better than last year especially on the 
right side with Cappa and Collins. Talk about an upgrade from Adeniji and Prince. Karras is also a much better run blocker than 
Hop and Carman is a good run blocker. Mixon should be really excited, he will have some nice holes to run through with this OL.

You nailed it. 

I am far from giving up on Carman.  He needs to show he can take the next step, especially in terms of consistency.  I sign Spain and let the two of them fight it out for LG.  If Carman is out of shape and hasn't step up his mental focus, it falls to Spain.  

Mixon will be a massive beneficiary with this improved line.  They won't be run-first, but they will sure be versatile.  

Should they get Collins, RG, C, and RT would all have a roughly 20 PFF point improvement over their predecessor.  I know PFF isn't the be all and end all, but 20 points is like the difference between Jonah and Bobby Hart.  Having that improvement at three spots is just insane.  

I don't care that ESPN and the NFL network are all ball-washing the Raiders, steelers, Broncos (that one I get a little), and now Browns...It is almost like everyone thinks the Bengals run was luck and they won't be back.  Let them be underdogs again (sorry, Joe).