Yesterday, 12:58 PM
(Yesterday, 12:43 PM)Southpaw Frerotte Wrote: How can one player be a fine backup and borderline starter? If he’s a borderline starter, then that player would be a fantastic backup. Unfortunately, Cody Ford is a fine backup but has no business entering the season listed as a starter. And yes, Volson has three years experience. That doesn’t mean anything though given he’s not good at his job. And when has Lee shown promise? Not to mention showing promise doesn’t say anything as to whether or not he can cut it against starters on a regular basis. And I hope Rivers has talent…our FO spent a 5th round pick on him. He’s more likely to go the way of Adenji or Michael Jordan then become any type of reliable backup given the FO’s track record with lineman.
Lee is hyped because he fit the athletic metrics alot of experts point to as a marker for a higher percentage to have success in the NFL. He also showed good play/tape last preseason. I know he's coming back from some kind of injury so his play is yet to be determined this year. But I think he shows promise for the future.
Completely agree on the OL needing to add some talent. I think we could have decent depth if we aren't counting on Ford or Patrick starting day 1. I think Volson does still have value as he has been one of our best run blockers. Maybe that value is higher for a team with a different offense? A player for player trade is quickly becoming my last and only hope to add talent to this team.
