Sam McDowell from the Star was just on 810 about 30 minutes ago. They all seem to think it is going to be Thuney at LT and Caliendo at LG, with Humphries as the 6th O-lineman. If Thuney or Taylor get nicked up, Humphries would rotate in. If someone on the interior gets injured, Thuney would move back into the LG spot with Humphries then coming in at LT. Caliendo would move to Center or RG if it is Creed or Smith that gets injured.

Don't shoot me. Just what McDowell seemed to think is going to happen.
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MY hunch says this is what will happen.
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I'm starting to think this is the plan. A bit spooky, but I have to trust the coaches on this.
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Sam McDowell? 810? Why should I put any stock into what they say?
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Yeah, wtf does Sam McDowell or any of the idiots at 810 know?None of them are being fed any info, so they're just guessing like everyone else. 810 has a pretty shit relationship with the front office, too.
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Tim Grunhard was on today comparing the Grbac vs Gannon situation to this.. Said the players knew the best chance was with Rich but foolishly trusted Marty and the rest is history.. Tim is firmly in the Thuney camp and feels the players are too.
And Bob Fescoe on 610 is worse than anyone on 810.. That guy is completely clueless..
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Why not both?

Humphries
Thuney
Caliendo
Humphrey
Smith
Taylor

6 OL sets all game.
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I continue to be frustrated at the framing of this as Thuney vs. Humphries. Caliendo is the concern here, not Thuney.
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Why not? As long as we don’t turn the ball over we’ll win
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Why? We’ve trotted out piles of shit at guard before and been fine.
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The Gannon/Grbac situation was nothing like this.
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I'm not in either camp. I just want to win Saturday.

If Andy thinks it's Thuney and Caliendo, then let's roll!

If Andy thinks it's Humphries and Thuney, then let's roll!
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Probably because he’s a credentialed reporter who actually spends time watching practice and talking with the team.
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This is precisely right.

Humphries being even average allows for a better running game and more options in the pass game. Thuney at tackle means quick passing game and a less efficient run game. Not to mention Houston has gone up against Thuney at tackle. THey'll have some good answers.

It's not Thuney vs Humphries, it is Caliendo vs Humphries.
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Do you not think Thuney is worth the $27m cap hit this year? If guards don't matter, I don't know why he's on the team.

The answer, of course, is that guards matter. I don't understand why everyone is acting like they don't.
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