AFlaccoSeagulls Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Just now, AngusMcFife said: Maybe I remember his tenure differently then. He definitely played well at RT on our Super Bowl run. This is a quote from Oher after the 2012 run: "I prefer playing right tackle," Oher said. "I've flip-flopped back and forth ever since I got here and played both sides, but I think right tackle is my best position. I think I'm better over there and the team is better with me over there." He played where we told him to play, and did the best he could. He was a pretty tough player so I would not count him as a diva like some of the others. Yeah it was mostly after that year. Remember the whole "Oher getting put on skates by a DB" thing? That was right at the height of that whole debacle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMcFife Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Just now, AFlaccoSeagulls said: Yeah it was mostly after that year. Remember the whole "Oher getting put on skates by a DB" thing? That was right at the height of that whole debacle. Maybe he was confused at first because they wrote a book and made a movie about him protecting "the blindside" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AFlaccoSeagulls Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 You just have to wonder.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Reed Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, AFlaccoSeagulls said: You just have to wonder.... Yeah I'm hoping OT first round next year. Class looks pretty deep too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayLew52 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 23 minutes ago, Ray Reed said: Yeah I'm hoping OT first round next year. Class looks pretty deep too. Yes I'm hoping we go Oline and linebacker heavy in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavensTillIDie Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 35 minutes ago, Ray Reed said: Yeah I'm hoping OT first round next year. Class looks pretty deep too. And what about Stanley's contract? Assuming he's healthy, I don't think we can/should get rid of him while his value is probably at an all-time low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamKid Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Stanley isn't going anywhere until 2024, at the earliest. Which if he's healthy, is fine. He's a Top 5 OT in the league. We still should pick at least two offensive tackles in the draft though. The majority of our 2022 picks should be spent on OL. OL, CB, DI - That will probably be our focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Reed Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 22 minutes ago, RavensTillIDie said: And what about Stanley's contract? Assuming he's healthy, I don't think we can/should get rid of him while his value is probably at an all-time low. First round OT could play RT if Stanley is back in time. Regardless we need a serious influx of young talent there and after the first few rounds OT dries up significantly every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavensTillIDie Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ray Reed said: First round OT could play RT if Stanley is back in time. Regardless we need a serious influx of young talent there and after the first few rounds OT dries up significantly every year. Personally, I feel like Mekari has done a great job filling in at RT. Assuming we can re-sign him for cheap, feel that's a better option than investing a first round pick on a RT. I agree we do need better depth at the tackles, but that's what I believe a developmental tackle is for, and I feel we could certainly find one given the vast amount of mid round picks we have next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Reed Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, RavensTillIDie said: Personally, I feel like Mekari has done a great job filling in at RT. Assuming we can re-sign him for cheap, feel that's a better option than investing a first round pick on a RT. I agree we do need better depth at the tackles, but that's what I believe a developmental tackle is for, and I feel we could certainly find one given the vast amount of mid round picks we have next year. I could see that. I'm just not willing to trust 100% that both Stanley is coming back ready to go and Mekari continues to play at this level. It's possible but I think it'd be foolish to count on that. I think OT is - along with LB - one of the weakest parts of our team. I'd like to see them address it with a high pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berlin calling Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Good news for a change! Expect him back after the bye for a playoff run 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamKid Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 I don't think we see him until Week 10 vs MIA, but it's great to have him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackywabbit Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, Ray Reed said: I could see that. I'm just not willing to trust 100% that both Stanley is coming back ready to go and Mekari continues to play at this level. It's possible but I think it'd be foolish to count on that. I think OT is - along with LB - one of the weakest parts of our team. I'd like to see them address it with a high pick. I remember when he looked good at center for a significant stretch (better than Skura) and that devolved to awful over time. I'd sign Mekari to a utility contract like we had James Hurst back in the day. He has value and will likely be needed to play somewhere, but I wouldn't consider him a strong locked in solution at any position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravens5520 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Any recent updates on Juwan James? I know he was a late season return long shot. If we got him back before end of season & playoffs would be a depth boost we need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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