Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Originally posted by Scoots:
Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Next years draft and FA needs to be looking at future LT and C.
LT maybe, definitely not going to go looking to spend even moderate money at C.
Not sure about that. They've shown they will shell out big money for a quality FA C. But looking at the 26 list, it's not very good unless linderbaum makes it, which I doubt. But do think the most likely path is the draft for various reasons
"Big money"? Richburg got $9M+ a year to play 28 total games. I wouldn't call that "big" but I also think they learned a lesson from him not to do that. Then look at a team like Chicago ... they are paying around $45M a year for their line's interior and haven't been above .500 in 8 years.
I really miss Jeremy Newberry. He was easily one of the best interviews on the team and an all around good dude. Last time I talked to him he could barely move without pain.
The reality is that Maurkice Pouncey's don't come around often, but he was a 1st round pick. By the way, dude retired 3 years ago, saw him at a Steelers game in Pittsburgh a year later and he had dropped near 100 lbs.
Kyle may be an issue for the Center position because the line calls are so important and complex he won't trust a young guy ... but that's why I pointed out the list of guys who have been on the roster for over a year who got snaps at center. I really want to see Nugent and see what a year in the books and in the weight room has done for him.