07-30-2025, 02:34 PM
(07-30-2025, 12:32 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: you think Mclaughlin sticks on the roster ?
Yes. I think it is likely. Or at least possible. Depends on how he recovers from the injury. And how fast. Backup center is Lee at the moment, and Patrick can play there as well. But Lee is the guy he has to beat out. And I know the past OL coach liked Lee, and the internet does, but he has 0 NFL snaps at C or G (though he did get some at TE/6th OL).
McLaughlin is a straight C, no versatility. Which is a negative for a reserve. But he also won the Rimington as the nation's top center on a National Championship team before the injury. I think there is a a chance he is a future starter. Karras up after next year.
Plus, I think there is a greater chance McLaughlin gets picked up if we cut him. He was certainly getting drafted if he hadn't gotten hurt, and probably in 3-4-5 rounds. If he's the player he was before injury (or close enough they think he can get all the way back), then yes. If he is significantly diminished, then probably not.
Lee could get snapped up, too. Which might be the reason we brought in Raym. So he can be the PS center if things shake out with one of Lee/McLaughlin getting cut but claimed by someone else.
