Lucas Patrick

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(Yesterday, 09:22 PM)Bilbo Saggins Wrote: They still need 2 starting caliber guards. If you're going to go all out on the offense, hey you might as well go all out. What's the point of having weapons if your QB is constantly flushed out of the pocket? There are some weaknesses that you just can't paper over. 

Patrick was a fine acquisition. Nothing wrong with signing competition for Lee as the primary backup at center. I'm hoping he can help with the runs. 

I have heard no definitive plans to mover Karras, but if so, why would he not be the backup for center.

I will wait and see how he plays before I totally dismiss him a good piece to our OL. I am also interested to see the Bengals draft plan unfold in about 5 weeks.  Some don't like the convert an OT to guard in year one. But I do remember a 2nd round OT named Whittworth who converted and did very well until he won the LT job.

I think Conerly is an OT who may be there in round 2 for us. Many experts think he is a very good guard prospect who could also develop into a solid OT.. There is Jackson who played LT and guard at OSU and others. I just don't think we can pass on the the best safety in the draft or not invest on defense with pick #17.

I agree with others, lots of guys we could target at 23 to 30 also if we can find a trade partner to give us a 2nd round and their 1st round pick to trade down.