Andre Smith possibly hurt....

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(08-02-2017, 08:00 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: We are talking about the backup Guard position and all three have at least one year in the system and training program that can help them be viable options.  Evan Mathis was a third round pick that bounced around before becoming one of the best guards in the league.  Marshall Yanda was a third rounder and has consistently been one of the best in the league.

I don't think it is as much about the draft status as it is their raw talent and desire to improve when they get here.  

I also really like TJ Johnson.  

I was speaking in terms of starting RG. Many felt that the draft picks and UDFAs were not enough of a "plan" to replace Zeitler if/when he left in FA. Bringing in an often-injured 30 year old good-not-great RT that has never played RG before also was not a good replacement.

As you mention, Mathis and Yanda were third rounders. Third and fourth rounders typically can become good starting OGs. But there's a difference in a mid-round pick and late-round/UDFA.