Christian Westerman

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(01-19-2017, 10:45 AM)ochocincos Wrote: I have to think it's because TJ Johnson was entering FA whereas Westerman still has 3 more years left. The Bengals likely wanted to see if Johnson was worth a damn.

Btw, it should be pointed out that Westerman was considered one of the best (if not the best) pass blocking guards in the draft last year. His run blocking, however, supposedly needs work.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-pff-scouting-profile-christian-westerman-g-arizona-state/

I would have given Westerman a shot over TJ Johnson, but I also have no faith TJ Johnson could ever emerge as a decent starter. Serviceable backup at best.

Nice response. This makes atleast some sense.

So true on TJ, if he couldn't beat out Bodine he is not what we need. TJ has looked worse in Preseason than
Bodine and TJ was going against backup's and players that get cut. I actually think adding a good Center and
keeping Bodine as a backup G/C would be fine with me. He is just not a starter.

Westerman is strong though and should only get stronger this Offseason. He could become a good run blocker.
Heard lots of scouting reports say this and he was effective as a run blocker a lot in college no matter what
PFF says who i don't put much stock in.