(05-01-2023, 03:25 PM)BenZoo2 Wrote: I hope he’s finally turned the corner and shows he can be a capable starter.  Since we weren’t able to move Jonah over draft weekend maybe some team comes calling when they have an injury at the ot position and Carmen has made him expendable


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(05-01-2023, 04:00 PM)BenZoo2 Wrote: You shouldn’t as there is no such person as Haeem on the team


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(05-01-2023, 12:44 PM)pally Wrote: Media had remarked earlier that Carman looked thinner at OTA's.  He says he actually weighs the same but he has spent time reforming his body so he has gained muscle mass and lost fat %.

He said he has been doing a lot of non-football workouts...yoga, gymnastics, water exercise.  If the means a stronger, more flexible, more in shape Jackson, I'm all for it.
and tries to improve on it
He may end up not being the answer at RT either, but I give the kid a lot of credit for keeping at it, He takes the feedback and works to implement it.  I get the feeling he has matured a lot in his 2 seasons with the team

(05-01-2023, 04:38 PM)OSUfan Wrote: I like Carman and I believe he has some real talent. Sometimes work ethic is a trait that has to be developed as people mature. He was probably pretty use to getting by on just physical gifts but it is well documented that that is not going to fly at the NFL level and you have to come to work every single day. It appears he is getting it and I hope he his. I really hope he causes there to be some serious crow eating from some folks.

(05-01-2023, 03:16 PM)Sled21 Wrote: A) He's just now 23.
B) He was playing out of position
C) When he got his chance at tackle, he did well enough Burrow said he felt no pressure from that side of the line.
D) He is evidently over his back issues and has leaned and put on muscle, so he's obviously working.
E) What do you want?

(05-01-2023, 12:55 PM)BengalBob Wrote: Encouraging news to be sure.  It takes some players longer to develop and mature than others.

I would love to see him beat out Jonah for the starting RT position.

(05-01-2023, 11:09 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: As Zac has said he thinks Carman now knows what it takes to be successful in the NFL. It’s no secret that he came in for his rookie season overweight and out of shape. His work ethic was poor and after they sat him down he didn’t do a damn thing about it. It may be way over used but the light bulb appears to have come on.

(05-01-2023, 10:16 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Whoa, hold on a minute here.  Let's talk about these items one by one.

1.  He's 23?  Big deal, he's also a college educated Gen Z who's likely been way more advance for his age that you or I could have possibly hoped to have been by that age, and he's been a "superstar" since he was a kid.

2.  Out of position?  Pfft, hungry athletes do whatever it takes to get on the field, regardless of specific position.

3.  I'll give you that one, he came through with fresh legs against defenses that had been on the field all season long plus playoffs.

4.  Back issues are tricky, (I'm a back patient and still trying to be competitive) the gymnastics and ballet are likely therapeutic for his back in that respect, and I applaud him for trying things to mitigate a problem that will never completely go away.

5.  What do I want?  I want the best 5 OL out on the field at any given moment.  Right now, I have Williams as the lead for RT, and Carman as the Swing Tackle.

(05-02-2023, 08:00 AM)Synric Wrote: If Jonah Williams really is going to play RT then that is likely the starter. Carman can earn the very important 6th lineman spot. He will likely see playing time and it could be at Guard. This is the important year 3 for Jackson Carman and hopefully we see him take a step forward. In 2 games last year you can see why they drafted him in the 2nd round with him driving people and just being aggressive/physical thats what I want to see more of on the OL.

(05-01-2023, 12:44 PM)pally Wrote: Media had remarked earlier that Carman looked thinner at OTA's.  He says he actually weighs the same but he has spent time reforming his body so he has gained muscle mass and lost fat %.

He said he has been doing a lot of non-football workouts...yoga, gymnastics, water exercise.  If the means a stronger, more flexible, more in shape Jackson, I'm all for it.
and tries to improve on it
He may end up not being the answer at RT either, but I give the kid a lot of credit for keeping at it, He takes the feedback and works to implement it.  I get the feeling he has matured a lot in his 2 seasons with the team

(05-02-2023, 08:10 AM)Sled21 Wrote: Taylor said Carman has the 1st opportunity this year. He's the penciled in starter. I saw nothing from Williams last year that makes me think he can beat him. Evidently no other team in the NFL wants him bad enough to trade for him either. I guess we'll see. 

(05-01-2023, 12:44 PM)pally Wrote: Media had remarked earlier that Carman looked thinner at OTA's.  He says he actually weighs the same but he has spent time reforming his body so he has gained muscle mass and lost fat %.

He said he has been doing a lot of non-football workouts...yoga, gymnastics, water exercise.  If the means a stronger, more flexible, more in shape Jackson, I'm all for it.
and tries to improve on it
He may end up not being the answer at RT either, but I give the kid a lot of credit for keeping at it, He takes the feedback and works to implement it.  I get the feeling he has matured a lot in his 2 seasons with the team

(05-02-2023, 09:19 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: A Carman-Williams competition is healthy and I hope the best player gets to start. An improved Carman should make it interesting to follow.

If Carman is named the starter, does Williams magnify his trade demands in a way detrimental to the team?