08-23-2022, 04:43 PM
(08-23-2022, 09:30 AM)ochocincos Wrote: This is what I expected with Volson.
He'd do some things well, but he'd definitely have some struggles at times.
The problem I have is this is not the level I want for a starter for a Super Bowl team.
I'm happy for Volson and also even Carman to be the backup OGs this season while they continue development and even get some spot reps.
I'd like for someone else to be added that can give the fans more confidence the spot is solidified for this season.
I am not against us bringing in a guy like Ereck Flowers but I think it is a little late. I understand your concerns, especially
when you look at our past and not being able to develop the young guys on rookie contracts. Spain if healthy and in shape
still makes a lot of sense but he WILL cost more than a Carman or Volson. I think what Au165 said pretty much summed it
up with all teams wanting to have a young player on their rookie contract starting for the future and for cap reasons.
I still think between the two of Volson and Carman one of them at least will grow into an adequate starter. Especially being
in between 2 players of Jonah and Ted's quality.
It isn't like either of these guys are that OSU guy Jordan we had years ago that was never going to be good.
(08-23-2022, 09:39 AM)ochocincos Wrote: Exactly.
And that's why I'd be ok with Spain back.
He was the team's 2nd best OL through the regular season, the 3rd best in the postseason.
He was rather consistent.
As the team's 4th or 5th best OL starter, that's good.
Getting Spain back would mean that spot is now downgraded at all, and the right side of the OL is a clear upgrade from last year.
It makes sense, I don't know why we haven't brought Spain back. Was calling for this all offseason as insurance and let
the best man win at LG. There must be a reason we have waited this long and still haven't brought him in. He knows the
system so he wouldn't have to gel as much as say Ereck Flowers would.
