Ted Karras Extended One Year

[SunsetBengal]

(06-13-2024, 12:00 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I'm a fan of this move because it helps provide insurance in case Matt Lee doesn't come along his first year and the Bengals aren't forced to reach for a Billy Price type of guy because of pure need in next year's draft.
If there's a really good C prospect early in the draft, get him knowing Karras can be the starter in 2025 while that player is groomed.

In a perfect world though, Matt Lee ends up being that guy in the next year or two and the Bengals can save a draft pick or FA signing to go toward another position.

IDK, I'm hoping that he grows and develops, but I just don't see his body style and playing strengths being much of a good fit for an AFCN team.

Quote:Strengths

• Pass protection technique and success rate are above average.
• Plays with inside hands and above-average core strength.
• Absorbs contact and is rarely ever jolted off-balance.
• Good job of resetting hands and opening ankles/hips to anchor.
• Stays square and lands with decent pop in his gallop step in the run game.
• Continues to move his feet to stay connected with a moving defender.
  

Weaknesses

• Weighed in at just 288 pounds at the East-West Shrine Bowl.
• Could struggle against bull rushers with plus length.
• Fits up run blocks without much knee bend.
• Can't generate the drive power to clear out traffic in the middle.
• Has trouble locking in and landing on targets in space.