Left Tackle

[saX man]

Since Gross retired and thinned out; we threw out the likes of Byron Bell, Nate Chandler, Matt Kalil, Chris Clark, etc. to insanely awful results.  Fans have been clamoring for a true left tackle, not some true RT convert, trying out a guard there, etc. etc. 

Okay, I will give the negative nancy's the benefit of the doubt that he underperformed in an offseason bowl, kay...and came into school hyped to be a top-5 draft pick LT plug and play. So, sure he may not have lived up to THAT hype and had some inconsistencies, but I implore you to consider the following thang: 

This is a prototypical LT that can do a few important things well: play wide and handle speed rushers.  That is critical.  There's a lot to be optimistic about crew.  LATERAL QUICKNESS to Cam's left.  The league isn't a bunch of mauler 3-down 4-3 DEs anymore and Cam needs this type of guy on the line.    

Also, this is a crapshoot; if this kid works out, we've got a near ideal frame at LT: 6'5 310 10"+ hands, 35 1/4 arms.  That is a bonafide LT.  

[saX man]

Also; our staff had him with a Round 1 grade.  Simple as that.  We got ourselves a left tackle.  Saxy out.  

[rayzor]

perspective. we need it.

we've sucked at trying to replace gross. we finally did it. 

this is like the dj moore pick from last year. we finally replaced a much needed and missed commodity. it may not be exactly like the old. it may not be as good as the old. but it's definitely a lot better than the status quo and it's a step in the right direction.

[Panthero]

If he turns out to even be an average LT, then its worth it. Its a big swing, hope its not a miss. 

[Mistuh Jones]

Matsko is gonna do something special with this kid. He is pretty fluid 

[ForJimmy]

But can he play LT?

[jfra78]

I like the pick, it will be interesting to see how the line plays out.  Little at LT and Moton at RT or LG?  It's clear our line us better than last year

[thunderraiden]

5 minutes ago, bull123 said:

A LT on a five yr rookie deal

Remember Matt Kalil deal?

4 years. We would have had to complete the trade into the first round to get him on 5 years.

[Mills]

Matsko Magic

 

[ecu88]

12 minutes ago, Mistuh Jones said:

Matsko is gonna do something special with this kid. He is pretty fluid 

Little's kick slide is about sexy as Burn's bend. I approve of this!

[L-TownCat]

Thats weird, people been telling me our O-line has been well stocked and that Cam just sux.

 

Im baffled by the list of quality LTs we've had...

 

tards

[Lumps]

The LT position is not fixed just because one was drafted. Come on huddle, put the Madden down.

[LinvilleGorge]

Hate the pick, but I hope he's the long-term replacement for Gross we've been sorely missing.

[PantherPhann89]

I'm glad that we're finally taking Cam's protection seriously. Cam will be much more effecient passer with better protection. I agree with drafting the best player available but at some point you have to draft for a need...