RaidersAreOne Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Hey fellas, Congrats on the 3rd round comp pick! I'm hoping to get some info on our new shiny LT. I know he is a better pass-protector than run defender, is massive, can play LT or RT, and is only 25. I also know he has injury concerns and has weight issues. Anything and everything would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, RaidersAreOne said: Hey fellas, Congrats on the 3rd round comp pick! I'm hoping to get some info on our new shiny LT. I know he is a better pass-protector than run defender, is massive, can play LT or RT, and is only 25. I also know he has injury concerns and has weight issues. Anything and everything would be appreciated. Get ready for all of the observations on tv and fans around you on Sunday's about him being "massive" and "so big". Other than that, solid signing. I doubt he'll disappoint. Al the Raiders need now is to sign LeVeon Bell and call it a day at the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlNFL19 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 hours ago, RaidersAreOne said: Hey fellas, Congrats on the 3rd round comp pick! I'm hoping to get some info on our new shiny LT. I know he is a better pass-protector than run defender, is massive, can play LT or RT, and is only 25. I also know he has injury concerns and has weight issues. Anything and everything would be appreciated. I liked him. He was a solid left tackle. Only gave up 3.5 sacks, and none in the playoffs. He can struggle at times, but he should be pretty good. Just be prepared to see some times when it doesn't look worth the $ because he was a mediocre right tackle just two years ago. Look out for the holding penalties, that's the one thing. He's a good LT but there were 7 holding penalties, and some of 'em were real drive killers. I don't think he'll struggle as much as Solder did this year. There will be times, but I think he's going to do pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 My fear is that he benefited from a stellar surround cast (our line is stacked), one of the greatest oline coaches ever, and then Brady and his quick release. Moving to an offense without an identity and a QB trying to get his career back on track concerns me. As far as his performance here, he was fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Rider Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 The talent is there and the production was there last year. I think he just needs a coach that pushes him. That’s one thing Scar is good at; “cracking the whip” to keep him motivated. He has very long arms and is hard to get around him. His run blocking was not that well advertised from 49er fans but looked good under Scar’s tutelage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotsWin! Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Probably not much you haven't already heard. Excellent pass blocker, ok run blocker. Had issues staying motivated and in shape while in San Fran but he was a model citizen on the Pats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaidersAreOne Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Thanks for the info guys. I like what I'm hearing. I don't think he will replicate the success he had in NE due to the coaching reasons you mentioned, but I just hope he can be an above average LT for the next number of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ForTheThumb Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Good player and excellent pass protector. I would be worry about his weight and conditioning (issues stemming back to his 49ers days, not New England) now that he has received his big pay day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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