Week 11 Official Game Thread - CHI @ MIN, Nov 16th, 12PM CST, FOX, CHI +2.5

[Alaskan Grizzly]

1 hour ago, BearFan PHX said:

I still think we may look at that position in the offseason too, but Im not mad at Benedet, and I wouldnt presume to put a ceiling on what he could become either at this point

They saw enough of him to put him ahead of a guy who’s been out starting LT now for 3(?) years.

And with regards to untapped potential still on the team, there’s Trapilo waiting in the wings.  

[Mongo3451]

44 minutes ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

They saw enough of him to put him ahead of a guy who’s been out starting LT now for 3(?) years.

And with regards to untapped potential still on the team, there’s Trapilo waiting in the wings.  

I tend to agree.  We all want the LT position settled, but when you have the seventh rated OL, in the first year of a system, that's a great thing.  Add in that these five guys have never played together before this season. Braxton was always average at best, but coming off the injury made him worse.  We could even sign him on the cheap, as he is still very young.  I could see Theo taking over for Thuney one day.   

If draft day comes and the clear best prospect is a left tackle, I'm taking him.  If it's close, I'm taking someone to get after the QB.  We need that first and foremost.

[BearFan PHX]

2 hours ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

They saw enough of him to put him ahead of a guy who’s been out starting LT now for 3(?) years.

And with regards to untapped potential still on the team, there’s Trapilo waiting in the wings.  

agree with all of that, and I still think we might add another LT, but it wont be in the first round I agree. We need to stock that defensive line more than anything else.

 

[Pixote]

17 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

agree with all of that, and I still think we might add another LT, but it wont be in the first round I agree. We need to stock that defensive line more than anything else.

 

The future of our Left OT does need to be addressed. However, this year we were all into boosting the offense. Mission accomplished. Next year, we need to address our defense's needs with the same aggressiveness. If we do —and succeed— we will have one hellava team.

PS - Dump Hightower! I didn't like him when he was hired initially. I was disappointed when BJ brought him back. Enough, already!

[BearFan PHX]

1 hour ago, Pixote said:

The future of our Left OT does need to be addressed. However, this year we were all into boosting the offense. Mission accomplished. Next year, we need to address our defense's needs with the same aggressiveness. If we do —and succeed— we will have one hellava team.

PS - Dump Hightower! I didn't like him when he was hired initially. I was disappointed when BJ brought him back. Enough, already!

I agree with all of this.

I dont want to spend a first round pick on a LT, even though Id love to have that player. We need a pass rush so bad. I honestly wouldnt mind if the first three picks all go to defense. And of course there is free agency and all that too.

Imagine if we could put two studs on the D line. That, plus the continued development of the offense would make us a real contender next year.

Course you have to draft, sign the right guys. They have to be absolute beasts.

[adam]

Greenard right now is questionable with an injury he sustained on Sunday. If he doesn't go, that is a huge relief for the O-Line as he is very disruptive with pressures and TFLs.