Its evident ZT doesn't care what Rd you were drafted

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(08-28-2019, 09:25 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Marvin also got criticized for playing limited veterans over younger players. Seems like this is a case of that.

We know what Hopkins can do as a starter and barring some miraculous improvement he is what he is.  Price however is younger and has the chance to develop into a solid NFL Center.

I just don't see us competing this year...and riding veterans doesn't seem like a solid strategy. Going with youth that can develop does.

I mean it's a great story when a UDFA beats your former 1st Round picks...but for us to win we need to get our 1st Round picks producing. Pretty hard to win without that.

Speaking of which, I read that Dennard may be on PUP possibly for 6 games.

It's a different offense and a different blocking scheme, so we really don't know what we have with Hopkins or any of the other players from last year.

Hopkins is also in a contract year and guys outplay their normal standard all the time in contract years to better position themselves for UFA.

If I'm Zac and Turner and my starting LG retired and my starting LT got hurt in OTA's, I would be doing everything to not get my starting QB killed.  Trey was PFF's top rated pass blocking C through the preseason.  I also have to make an evaluation on if Andy is my franchise QB or not.  Trotting him out there with lesser players that need experience isn't fair to him.

It's also tough to sell the players on competition and everyone getting a fair opportunity when the guys see a better player on the bench for a high draft pick.

Everyone starts the year 0-0 and every year teams surprise.  Saying we're not a contender before anyone has played any games that count isn't a good reason to start a guy who's been outplayed.