03-23-2022, 01:54 PM
(03-23-2022, 07:44 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Completely agree about Adeniji. Maybe Smith can play better LG and can add more strength again....I know Pollack wants "glass eaters", but his scheme really calls for better athletes than just slugs. Smith is a really good athlete with prototypical length for a tackle.
I would feel better with Carman and possibly Spain battling it out for LG and Smith being groomed as a tackle and would be the first tackle off the bench in the event of an injury.
I know they love Smith, though, and maybe ZT will let folks out of the proverbial doghouse faster than Marv did, but I bet you are right and it is Smith and Carman fighting it out for LG.
I know Smith will take the offseason program seriously and hopefully that pushes Carman to do the same. Pollack gave some faint praise to Carman's "better approach" already.
Agree with everything as usual. The thing about D'Ante is he was way ahead of schedule last preseason before the injury. He
really worked his tail off and was pushing for a starting spot before he went down. I am not betting against him gaining a lot
of muscle and becoming a guy that can push the starters at all the spots besides Center. His body type is perfect for grooming
into a top OT though, like you said.
Would like Spain back as well for competition for the LG spot with Carman. Would be great depth regardless of who wins the
job. Spain played hurt late last year, I truly believe that was the reason for his poor play.
