01-25-2023, 11:33 PM
(01-24-2023, 10:24 AM)PDub80 Wrote: Was super impressed with Carman this past weekend. Obviously, he has to stack gamedays together.
Carman is an inch taller, and 15 lbs heavier than Jonah. His arms are about an inch shorter, so that evens itself out. But Carman is clearly ready to be nasty. Him driving the Ravens player out to the parking lot and then the block on the Bills lb Sunday was absolute monster stuff.
Jackson Carman also moves much better than Jonah.... who, if I recall, has given up more sacks this season than any other starting Tackle in the league with 12. He gave up 10 last season. Williams isn't trending up and has often been injured.
Full disclosure, I didn't love the Jonah pick when the Bengals selected him in the 1st. So, I am fully aware that I'm eagerly waiting for another player to step into that role and do well. Needless to say, I was bummed when they took his 5th year option. Burrow and this offense deserves better than an avg at best LT.
While I kind of agree with your assessment on Jonah, I think this year was the first year he trended downward. PFF wise (whatever that is worth): 70.1 to 77.1 to 61.2. The OL & Burrow were horrid early on, and almost completely predictable by formation. And then Jonah played through a dislocated kneecap.
When making the call on the 5th year, our other options were Adeniji who looked terrible at guard, Carman, who looked terrible at guard,, and Smith, who has barely played. A big time FA is gonna be pricey and there is no guarantee we could land one.
Jonah will have next year to prove he is a franchise level LT. Collins will have a year to bounce back to form. And Carman & Adeniji will have another year to improve & challenge them if they falter. Smith or a drafted OT as well.
