LinderFournette Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 5 hours ago, iPwn said: That isn't how you build an offensive line. The RT position is predominantly more focused on run blocking than the LT is. You're also asking players to change the way they block by flipping behaviors if you just throw someone on the opposite side of the line. 2 words Brah. Tyron Smith who was a College RT and a Franchise LT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jags Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 2 hours ago, LinderFournette said: 2 words Brah. Tyron Smith who was a College RT and a Franchise LT. That is downplaying the incredible talent that Smith is. It's not as easy as just saying it and it happening or else we'd see RTs switching to the blindside every year. Especially when players go down teams would just switch them to the left side. OH Jason Peters went down? Lane Johnson is a top tier RT so have him switch to LT to make up for Peters being out since it's the more important position and throw the backup at RT. No! It doesn't work like that. As much as I wish it would, but this isn't Madden or a simulation game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarCrazy2832 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 9 hours ago, LinderFournette said: 2 words Brah. Tyron Smith who was a College RT and a Franchise LT. Wasn't Sam Baker or another good college LT a longtime starter there? Thats why Smith never played there but he also had the tools to be great there and crazy athleticism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jags Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 4 hours ago, JaguarCrazy2832 said: Wasn't Sam Baker or another good college LT a longtime starter there? Thats why Smith never played there but he also had the tools to be great there and crazy athleticism At that time I believe it was Matt Kalil who was on the left side. Kalil was a highly touted LT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarCrazy2832 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Jags said: At that time I believe it was Matt Kalil who was on the left side. Kalil was a highly touted LT. That makes sense. Baker is like 33 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwny Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 16 hours ago, LinderFournette said: 2 words Brah. Tyron Smith who was a College RT and a Franchise LT. You’re talking about arguably the most skilled offensive lineman in the entire NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinderFournette Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 2 hours ago, iPwn said: You’re talking about arguably the most skilled offensive lineman in the entire NFL. he was a RT who made the switch in the pros. how about jake Matthews who was a RT for 3 years and moved over to LT his senior year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinderFournette Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 17 hours ago, Jags said: That is downplaying the incredible talent that Smith is. It's not as easy as just saying it and it happening or else we'd see RTs switching to the blindside every year. Especially when players go down teams would just switch them to the left side. OH Jason Peters went down? Lane Johnson is a top tier RT so have him switch to LT to make up for Peters being out since it's the more important position and throw the backup at RT. No! It doesn't work like that. As much as I wish it would, but this isn't Madden or a simulation game. i gurantee you Lane Johnson can Play LT. athletic as hell. Jason Peters went from TE(college) to RT to LT in the NFL. IT can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwny Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, LinderFournette said: he was a RT who made the switch in the pros. how about jake Matthews who was a RT for 3 years and moved over to LT his senior year. You naming off a few players who have made the switch from one position to another doesn't mean that you can just plug whoever into whatever position you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinderFournette Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, iPwn said: You naming off a few players who have made the switch from one position to another doesn't mean that you can just plug whoever into whatever position you want. u can try different Line combos out in otas and see if certain guys can play and handle other positions. it helps if guys get hurt so you can have your choices of options. FWIW Parnell has Played LT out in Dallas when Smith was hurt in 2012. clearly has some decent ability to play LT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwny Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Calling this one for Cam. I’ll have the next thread up later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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