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(12-02-2020, 06:40 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Why the hate on XFS? Both he and Reader played well then had their seasons cut short. XFS graded our top lineman in the one game he played, and he cost a fraction of what Reader costs. If we sign Thuney, we'll need some cheaper solid options like XFS. Inuries like ankle sprains are just luck of the draw.

Yep, if XSF can consistently play like he did Week 1, he's a steal at his cost. He'd need to play at least a few games out of the remaining ones to give an indication though whether his performance in Week 1 is more the norm or an anomaly.

I have a gut feeling that it's an anomaly, as all of his previous years haven't been as good, at least according to PFF:
2014 - 52.2 (37.8 pass, 59.9 run)
2015 - 62.4 (48.9 pass, 64.7 run)
2016 - 67.4 (64.2 pass, 66.7 run)
2017 - 53.7 (56.7 pass, 51.2 run)
2018 - 44.1 (48.7 pass, 42.3 run)
2019 - 60.1 (77.7 pass, 48.6 run)

2020 (40 snaps) - 75.5 (62.5 pass, 75.2 run)

I would say his "typical" performance would probably be in the low 60's overall. He seems to teeter between good run vs good pass. Only in 2016 did he do decently well at both the pass and run.

XSF is still probably better than any other OG on the roster aside from maybe Spain, but I doubt he ends up being a "good" starter. He'll probably just be serviceable. But that's ok if the rest of the line is at least serviceable or better.