Volson with 1st team

[TheFan]

(08-21-2022, 11:11 PM)ochocincos Wrote: My observations of Volson through this Preseason Game 2:

• He doesn't seem to get pushed back very often. Solid anchor.
• He looked like the best OL out there for the Bengals (the other depth OL are terrible though).
• His lack of athleticism has been apparent at times. Not very good at blocking into the second level.
• He still has more to learn when it comes to block assignments. Had some clear mental errors, which resulted in big pressures/sacks.
  

I did not watch every single snap, and I didn't stop and rewind to look at things closely, but I was focusing specifically on him for about every offensive snap I did watch, which was over 3 quarters worth.

I can see him starting at LG if the Bengals don't bring anyone else in, and I can see him doing some good things, but I really do see him being a below average starter for a while.
Personally, this game solidified my desire to get a veteran to hold down the LG spot while Volson continues development.

Do you think any vet LGs out there will do any of those things better? Honest question as I haven't really payed that  much attention to whose been signed or not. I would guess though most that are probably wouldn't provide much of an upgrade over what Volson showed tonight or what your critiques were.

For what it's worth I saw it very similarly.