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(4 hours ago)SunsetBengal Wrote: True, but when the middle of the 5th round rolls up and Rivers is a guy that some had just outside the top 100 picks, they likely saw potential value at that spot and decided that they would figure out how to properly use him later (now).
In the past, our conversion projects have not gone super well. Carman & Volson noth being OTs in college. Personally, I am much more in favor of taking a G if you need a G, and not trying to convert an OT. Especially if you need help now. Fairchild is a G.
Most projections had Rivers as a G in the pros, but I think we have made the decision to start off guys in the spot they are most comfortable with before moving them around. Get one spot down, then move. At least that way, the player is competent somewhere, instead of being awful at more than one spot. Which is basically useless. Vet guys (Ford & Patrick) are a bit different.
For Rivers, that means LT first. Then RT. Then G. Our lack of goung after an experienced OT3 seems to imply OT was the plan all along for him this year.
For a backup, being able to play both sides and/or multiple spots G/T/C is super valuable. But I do approve of the approach here. Get one spot down first.
