Volson to RT? Hear me out...

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(02-25-2023, 12:49 PM)OSUfan Wrote: I would be curious to see where you feel Jackson Carman fits in? I personally feel he is meant to play on the edge in space and from the small sample we got in the playoffs I believe he could be a legit long term RT. Given the situation he was thrown into I felt he showed very well at LT. I know he played LT at the collegiate level but I saw him as an NFL RT since his senior season. 

The guy I have high hopes for was D'Ante Smith. I really felt he had a core skillset that could be developed into a high quality OT at the NFL level.

I see Carman as a lottery ticket.  If he is dedicated this offseason, he could come in and try to steal the job away from Jonah.  Although the Bengals have been accused of playing those who they are paying, with Jonah's recent injury history and bad additional weight (that took away his strength, and didn't help his weakness at all) it could be a perfect time for Carman.

If Johan is 100% and comes in like he should in a contract year, Carman could push for RT.  If Carman comes in heavy and out of shape, he pretty much is back where we saw him in before that two game stint in the playoffs.

Smith has all the measurables, intangibles, the coaches love him but....he can't stay healthy.  Ever.  Now I hear he has some kind of asthmatic response affecting him. Just not reliable.  Too bad.