Boling not practicing until Training Camp

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(05-25-2019, 09:11 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: The whole 'Boling isn't big enough and the coaches want a big line that can run block' narrative is interesting...

Because...

John Miller is a TERRIBLE run blocker. Last year was his best year in the NFL, and he was a terrible run blocker:

'Overall, Miller was Pro Football Focus’ 25th best offensive guard in the NFL with an overall grade of 64.3. Like much of the Bills’ offensive line, he was, at minimum, average at pass blocking, but struggled as a run blocker. His pass-block grade was 71.4 while his run-block grade was 56.8.'

Miller was PFF's #24 run blocker in 2016, though.

https://billswire.usatoday.com/2017/02/28/pff-names-bills-rg-john-miller-as-most-improved-second-year-player/

If we're being realistic, Boling wasn't exactly great last year, either, with a 61.9 PFF grade.  I wouldn't say that's enough to guarantee a starting spot.  When he gets healthy, he'll get a chance to compete for a starting spot.