02-20-2023, 12:43 AM
(02-18-2023, 10:52 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: I am sure people's first reaction to any mention of Volson being moved from his LG position is bound to bring some venom. Hear me out:I understand your train of thought and this did actually cross my mind, but after more thought---- Volson really started coming on at the LG position late in the year, and to change him to learn a new position in the NFL isn't the thing to do. Really, I think the Tampa game is where Volson started turning the corner. He's learned the position and we're better off going after Dwand Jones at ROT for our first pick. I think Jones will go in the late 30s to early 40s, but to trade down and take a gamble on him not being there isn't a chance I'm willing to take. Apply the old saying here, "A bird in the hand is as good as two in the bush." Gamble and you just might end up empty-handed, ya know...
Volson has exceptional length. He played RT more than any other position at NDSU. He showed how quickly he could adapt to playing LG and had a really good rookie season. He has probably added 10 pounds or so since joining the Bengals, putting him at 6'7" and 325 lbs. He has nearly 34" arms as well and huge 10.5" mitts.
Right now, it's looking like Jones is the best ROT but after the combine, we'll know more. This is a good conversation over a beer or two.
