Seth McLaughlin C Ohio State

[Sled21]

(Yesterday, 02:45 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Ted has been a Team Captain since he walked in the door. He has never missed a game in stripes, and last year, he was the 7th-rated C in pass protection. Joe has confidence in him. He's going nowhere until he becomes a liability. 

WTS, he is 32 years old, and 2026 looks to be a great class for Centers. Of course, I'd love to catch lightning in one of these lesser prospects, but I don't see it. 

I've pointed out numerous times, only to be told Burrow doesn't need help by posters here, that Burrow himself has said when he gets to the line he asks Ted what he sees with the defense. The cerebral part of the NFL game is a big part of Karras' value over Lee or Seth

[*psychdoctor*]

(Yesterday, 09:02 AM)pally Wrote: I think there is a real possibility that Mike Lee remains the backup up with Seth getting stashed on IR for a year.  He won't make it to our the PS somebody would surely poach him so it will either be the 53 or IR

I don't think the team will do that if Seth is healthy.  They may place. Mike Lee on the practice squad. 

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(5 hours ago)Sled21 Wrote: I've pointed out numerous times, only to be told Burrow doesn't need help by posters here, that Burrow himself has said when he gets to the line he asks Ted what he sees with the defense. The cerebral part of the NFL game is a big part of Karras' value over Lee or Seth

For sure, but Ted is getting up there. Have to prepare for when he may become a liability. Hasn't been yet though that is for sure and a Center
that can read Defense's is extremely underrated.

[Isaac Curtis: The Real #85]

(7 hours ago)Housh Wrote: No and whoever said this need make themselves known so the square may shame and stone him in accordance to the laws of Bengals board

I believe it was the coaches and Karras/Cappa. 

[Isaac Curtis: The Real #85]

I think counting on a guy to replace Karras who has never played an NFL game at C (Lee or McLaughlin) is something I eould not do.

But with this FO? Who knows?

Patrick has played C badly before. He is the de facto #3 C. I do not think we'll carry 4 guys with C chops. Karras & Patrick are locks. As are OBJ, Mims, Fairchild, Rivers, and Ford.

Only room for one of Lee & McLaughlin in my book.

Though if Volson goes, or we carry 10 OL, there could be another spot.

McLaughlin is C only. Lee did play some T last year in limited snaps. If he is preferred to Kirkland, Stueber, Cochran, and the rest, and can play another spot, he has a shot.

1. OBJ, LT, starter
2. Mims, RT, starter
3. Karras, C, starter (also can play G)
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4. Patrick, OG/C, starter/reserve
5. Ford, OT/OG, OT3 + G reserve/starter
6. Fairchild, LG, starter/reserve
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7. Rivers, OG/OT, reserve
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8. Volson, LG, starter/reserve
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9. Lee, C/T/G, reserve
10. McLaughlin, C, reserve