Originally Posted by
chief31
We had a great running game in '09 too. But I believe that LJ and TJ have made it all too clear that only JC is going to be successful running the ball with what we have had the past two seasons.
And our passing game did well in a few games. But really struggled when asked to pass as often as a regular NFL offense.
I wouldn't say that there is a clear upgrade at LOT available. But if there is a guy who can be a decent LOT available, then that would be said upgrade.
Albert has been barely tolerable for several years now. And, should an OT be picked and fail to "dethrown" Albert, he could still be a major upgrade at ROT and challenge for the LOT job again next season.
As for the discussion of how to shuffle players should we get a LOT....
What a terrific luxury that would give us. Move Albert to ROT?
Maybe. It would be a position that would fit Albert's strengths/weaknesses better than LOT.
But I would move him to LG. What to do with Waters? (Provided Albert beats him out of the starting job)
Center would work for me, until we get a long-term replacement there.
But Albert has elite OG skills. And is a waste in multiple ways as long as he is played out of position.
I would much rather have him as a beast inside, than an average LOT any day of the week.
What to do with everybody else? Not that important. Give me Albert and Asamoah with a legit LOT and we are finally on our way to forming a complete offense that can drop back to pass with confidence, smash the inside running game on third and two, or just allow Charles to dazzle the world.
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