01-18-2020, 06:46 PM
(01-18-2020, 04:36 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Eh, I don't put much stock in the whole "he's a LG or a RG", in this day and age. Similar to what we're seeing at the Tackle position in the NFL, lineman need to be able to run block or pass protect well on both sides of the OL.
By putting your veteran investment at LG, you have an solid, experienced player next to Jonah, and this makes it easier for Jonah to get up to speed.
Not trying to be confrontational, but what are we seeing at the tackle position? Moving guys back and forth from one side of line to the other certainly isn't ideal. Everything is backwards. I'd imagine switching your stance, punch hand, and your first step is a big deal to someone who has only played one side, like Jordan. Again this all depends on if the Bengals think he can be a good starter, but switching him to the other side would hinder his learning curve.
And I think putting a veteran investment next to Bobby Hart or Fred Johnson or some 2nd/3rd rounder would be just as beneficial to that guy. You may be overvaluing the benefit to Jonah for the totality of the group.
But regardless, I'd be thrilled if the Bengals actually spent money to bring any of those guards.
