Originally Posted by FloridaMan88:
Prepare for a repeat of this season… that’s the reality if they keep trying the same strategy of filling the LT position on the cheap.
Definition of insanity… keep trying a failed strategy.
And the fact that Jawaan Taylor’s contract is hindering their flexibility to invest more in LT just adds insult to injury considering how much of an epic fail he has been at RT.
That's exactly what I'm prepared for. I don't have any expectations at this point because chances are, Veach is going to do something none of us expect. [Reply]
Originally Posted by FloridaMan88:
Prepare for a repeat of this season… that’s the reality if they keep trying the same strategy of filling the LT position on the cheap.
Definition of insanity… keep trying a failed strategy.
And the fact that Jawaan Taylor’s contract is hindering their flexibility to invest more in LT just adds insult to injury considering how much of an epic fail he has been at RT.
A little disappointing? Overpaid? Sure, but "epic fail"? :-)
Outside of last week, he's been absolutely fantastic in the playoffs, and he helped win a ring last year. He's hardly an "epic fail", but you're an emotional retard. [Reply]
Originally Posted by FloridaMan88:
The only LT who might realistically be available who has no injury risk is Jake Matthews.
He just turned 33 so age would be a slight concern, but he hasn’t missed a start in 11 years.
Stop dude. This is fantasy. They have their own first year starting QB taking over next year. They’re not gonna trade a good Tackle and not support him. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Stop dude. This is fantasy. They have their own first year starting QB taking over next year. They’re not gonna trade a good Tackle and not support him.
It would be a salary cap move. They are probably drafting their LT ahead of us this year. They are just in a better spot to do so. [Reply]
I really think Kingsley starts at LT next season. He has the physical characteristics, which is no given for so many prospects. Reid thought so much of him that he (wrongly) started him in his first game as a rookie.
Reid sees something there, he has all the physical tools, and now has a season of learning under his belt. Even highly drafted left tackles often take a year or more to grow into the job. Importantly, Suamataia is on a rookie contract -- the team NEEDS this to work out and I think he will be given every opportunity to get the job. If it works out, it's a home run and allows the team to spend its resources elsewhere. Unless Andy becomes convinced that Kingsley hasn't grown at all I expect him to be out there day one. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch:
Yes. Right. Because the Browns are ****ing idiots and have exacerbated a knee injury from 2023. That's the point.
Interesting that after Cleveland benched Wills for his “business decision”, his knee suddenly healed and he claimed that he was well enough to play, as he complained about losing his starting job.
Also interesting that none of his team mates came to his defense for his “business decision”.
Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch:
We're in the fifth year post Fisher and Veach still hasn't been able to find a long term solution at LT. It's fair to criticize him and also acknowledge it's not totally his fault.
Sure, but your critique essentially comes down to "Veach hasn't pulled a franchise LT out of his ass". [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Stop dude. This is fantasy. They have their own first year starting QB taking over next year. They’re not gonna trade a good Tackle and not support him.
A starting QB who is left handed which makes the LT position less important since it’s not protecting the QB’s blind side.
On a team with significant salary cap issues.
Those are the type of potential trade opportunities where a quality LT can be found… not just relying on a weak free agency group/draft class. [Reply]
