Grade The Draft

[Whatever]

(04-30-2023, 05:17 PM)TheFan Wrote: What team has had a top OL and not been a contender? I would say that's pretty rare. All you ever hear coaches say is you cant have enough good OL. 

Collins is coming off major surgery late last season so mostly likely still out most of next year, Jonah hasn't played RT in 5+ years, Ford has been bad since in the NFL. Carman showed well at LT (his natural position...) the last couple games last year but struggled at the other positions the Bengals have forced on him so I'm not sure why we'd feel good about him trying RT. 

Green Bay had the 2 time defending defending MVP at QB and PFF's 3rd best OL last year and didn't even sniff the playoffs.  Baltimore was #2 and were a one and done WC team.  How many years did the Browns have stacked OL's?  I can go on and on.  You'll hear coaches say the same about every position.  Thing is, other positions rotate based on personnel packages and to give players a rest.  OL don't.  You at least get something out of having a lot of quality depth at other position groups, like RB or DL.  You can invest a ton in your OL depth and it can wind up making zero difference if the starters stay healthy.  

Collins has stated that he is hoping to be ready for the start of the season.  Carman didn't allow a sack in 462 snaps played at RG as a rookie.  There's very little to make one think he's just going to go out there and get Burrow killed if he winds up the starter.  Jonah is playing for a contract.