06-28-2023, 01:45 PM
(06-28-2023, 01:09 PM)Joelist Wrote: Lest we forget this is a four time Pro Bowl Tackle (2 at RT and 2 at LT). His PFF scores bear out that he is definitely in the above average tier at both Tackle spots - we basically got a bargain because of Burrow and because he is on a mission to prove himself an elite LT and we gave him that promise.
Lest we forget, last season the major issue on the left side was Jonah with his kneecaps having no ability to anchor. As a result he got beat constantly to the inside which in turn forced Volson to have to play on a swivel and so on. Brown isn't going to get beat to the inside or bull rushed back into the QB. This will in turn help Volson who can trust the blocking to his left. Another benefit is we will have a lot of power on the left side, which if Mixon just hits the hole and stops dancing will help us run.
Orlando definitely isn't going to be pushed around like Jonah was last year at LT with his injuries. Volson being a rookie also hurt.
Both these guys should be better here this season, Orlando with Burrow better fitting what he does and Volson being a second year
player with valuable experience in big games. Karras, Cappa and whoever wins the RT job could also be much better, we will see.
The Volson haters will come in here and say that he was the problem more than Jonah though Joelist.
