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(06-20-2019, 03:13 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I definitely disagree with you on the bolded point.
Both were the 21st overall pick in their respective draft classes, and therefore I at least had the same expectation out of both of them - an above-average starter. I specifically think of Kevin Zeitler. I didn't necessarily expect someone who was quite as dominant like Whitworth was but at least pretty consistently solid year-to-year. I don't really care whether one was replacing a Pro Bowler in Whit vs Bodine.

Which is a perfectly reasonable view, but I think it colors the opinions of many.  If Price develops into an above average starter, he will be a significant upgrade.  If Og had done the same, he'd have still been a big downgrade.

Fisher was also likely a factor.  People were quick to jump on his jock when Og struggled(even though he wasn't much better) because he seemed a reasonable alternative.  Price doesn't have another high draft pick waiting in the wings behind him.