Oher has underachieved in B-more. Could Matsko get him right?

[top dawg]

A pretty good story on the big screen. On the field, not so much. Oher may be playing his last game as a Raven on Sunday.

 

 

... Oher struggled at left tackle and was eventually moved to the right side. A position change hasn't solved his issues -- Oher currently ranks 68th out of 76 qualified tackles, according to ProFootballFocus.com...

...Oher hasn't been a total bust for the Ravens. He's never missed a game during his career and was an every-week starter during Baltimore's Super Bowl run last season.

 

 

 Just an idea. For those who actually know something about developing talent or resurrecting an offensive lineman's career, do you think that Oher is worth a look?

 

[jayflip]

That's a tough one. You gotta ask yourself, is he better than Bell? How much money will he command? Would it be more effective (and cheaper) to draft an upgrade over Bell?

Gross's situation will also play a factor in a potential decision.

[mav1234]

How much money does he want?  That's what'll matter most, imo.

 

We also will be looking in the draft to upgrade our line, I think, but imo this draft is soo deep at receiver we need to take advantage of that

[Ricky Spanish]

if he's better than bell than yes, please grab him. 

[IamSoClutch]

im interested in him. I just don't know if his problems are just being coached up. if that's the case ill take him over Bell. should be able to get good price based on season aka Hakeem Nicks.

 

Would anybody here choose to sign Nicks and Oher over the Kraken?? Just curious

[TCF2]

Oher has not underachieved on the field in my opinion. He is a big man, and bigger men have a history in the NFL to not be consistent due to injuries. It's no different than any other bigger lineman.

I would make the argument that he has overachieved actually.

[Argus Plexus]

I really hope Gett Dawg doesn't pull a Hurney and backload a sht ton of contracts this offseason...

[KendrickPanther]

It comes down to money. I am afraid he will get interest based on name alone. It's silly but you constantly see GMs pass on a guy or sign a guy based on their name.

[KendrickPanther]

im interested in him. I just don't know if his problems are just being coached up. if that's the case ill take him over Bell. should be able to get good price based on season aka Hakeem Nicks.

 

Would anybody here choose to sign Nicks and Oher over the Kraken?? Just curious

 

There is absolutely no doubt he is more physically gifted than Bell. Bell is really over achieving based on his athletic ability. Oher just hasn't put it together, I don't want to speculate because I don't watch him often.

[Mr. Scot]

I have little doubt that talent-wise, Oher is better than Bell.

 

As to whether he's "the answer", much less sure of that.

 

I am sure of this much though.  He is a right tackle, not a left.

[SmokinwithWilly]

The guy had a movie made about him. He's never going to be able to live up to all the hype and unrealistic expectations. That said, why not try and bring him to Carolina where we take other teams rejects and turn them into good starters that make people say "What the ...."

[PantherFanOne]

If Oher hasn't worked out at right tackle for the ravens after moving him from the left side, why would one think he would do better as a Carolina Panther?

I mean, he's been in the league awhile and I feel sure that the Ravens have decent DL coaches. Plus, If the Panthers went the free agent route to help improve our DL there are probably as good or even better players to be obtained at a lesser price.

 

 (" Oher struggled at left tackle and was eventually moved to the right side. A position change hasn't solved his issues -- Oher currently ranks 68th out of 76 qualified tackles, according to ProFootballFocus.com.")

[Hotsauce]

Oher underachieving.....

[Jangler]

Good movie...ass shots of Sandy are great.