HighCalebR Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, turf toe said: If Walker was or is as limited as you suggest why then do opponents send there best edge rushers against Toms? I see the same limitations you describe in early season Walker, I agree he lacks the quick feet of of Bahk or even Toms, but his anticipation and positional aptitude sure have improved, some players take longer to mature, whatever I still think Toms is our LT next season. Because they know they can consistently get pressure with worse edge players while they still have to help Rasheed. While Tom would eat up the C tier player. In some need it situations teams have definitely flipped players over to Walker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) 1 hour ago, Old Guy said: Dillard was a FRP, a bust. Walker is a 7th round pick who is improving, whether you want to admit it or not. I was his biggest critic early on. He's been better than just serviceable. I have no idea what his ceiling is but will enjoy watching the journey. Today will be a big test for him and also Tom. Sweat plays a lot over the RT. It will be a big test for Rhyan as well. Dillard was a backup to Mailata (who has been really really good) and played well in his spot duty. The Titans probably took that with their initial draft reports and overestimated where he was at. It's not something I have to admit I can see it. I've watched all his snaps multiple times. If i could id take cutups and post them. The anchor isn't improving. I don't know how many ways I can say that... so I'm just going to stop with you. Believe Rasheed will become all pro no sweat off my back Edited January 7 by HighCalebR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Guy Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 32 minutes ago, HokieHigh said: This interior class seems so weak We seem to always find a gem in round 4 and usually on the offensive line. It's almost like we flop in round 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Guy Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 3 minutes ago, HighCalebR said: Dillard was a backup to Mailata (who has been really really good) and played well in his spot duty. The Titans probably took that with their initial draft reports and overestimated where he was at. It's not something I have to admit I can see it. I've watched all his snaps multiple times. If i could id take cutups and post them. The anchor isn't improving. I don't know how many ways I can say that... so I'm just going to stop with you. Believe Rasheed will become all pro no sweat off my back So, take it to an extreme I never went to try and prove you are, "right!". LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrimiv Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 HC is to Walker as AgendaKing is to Love 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turf toe Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Mazrimiv said: I don't see GB messing with the Walker/Tom alignment unless something like injury or poor performance forces a change. I don't expect GB to flip them with the idea that Tom is better, so let's put Tom at LT. If GB spends a high pick at OT, that would trigger some shuffling. we do it all the time, the best tackle we have becomes the LT,, the best G becomes the LG, we cross train our lineman for the ability to move them to there best position, and Tom is simply quicker afoot then Walker, and the LT makes a lot more then a RT, Tom is going to want that money, I would, and so would you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrimiv Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 We disagree. That's fine. We will know the answer in August. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 4 minutes ago, Mazrimiv said: HC is to Walker as AgendaKing is to Love I don't think I'm that extreme on him lol. I think he's a good backup player. I just think he's overrated and there's only the positive pff propaganda. OL is hard to watch in real time. For sure I know my idea of what's happening during a game has been off the first time through. So I rewatch it a couple times and am just trying to explain what I can very plainly see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 12 minutes ago, Old Guy said: So, take it to an extreme I never went to try and prove you are, "right!". LOL OK believe he'll be a "problem contract" player. Whatever level of good that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turf toe Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, Old Guy said: You act like switching sides is like changing your underwear. Walker has played LT his whole life. Moving to the other side is not easy. It ain't broke, don't try and "fix" it. actually he had very good grades as a DT and RT coming out of HS, his best grades at LT where 2020, in 2021 not so good, I'am sure the Packer coaches know whether he can switch sides, imo if he can then he'd be a better RT for us then a LT., Tom is multi positional, he can play either side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turf toe Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 45 minutes ago, HighCalebR said: Because they know they can consistently get pressure with worse edge players while they still have to help Rasheed. While Tom would eat up the C tier player. In some need it situations teams have definitely flipped players over to Walker. I think your probably right, I've noticed we align Walker a step wide, and back him up often in the slot between him and Jenkins, which helps Walker better control the looping edge rusher, with the HB prepared for the inside counter, probably why PFF has upped his pass pro grade. imho his limitations are more easily dealt with at RT, jmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turf toe Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 27 minutes ago, Mazrimiv said: We disagree. That's fine. We will know the answer in August. right, OL is a difficult grade unless ya watch a ton of it, so we'll have to wait to find out what the coaches think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pgwingman Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, wgbeethree said: That was such a weird pick too. Draft analysts gave him like a top 20 grade, so when he fell to our second round pick it felt like a huge bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossibleCabbage Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Another thing to remember about Rasheed Walker is that in the "way-too-early mock drafts" he was a guy that had first round buzz from actual NFL scouts based on the notion that he would take a step in his ultimate year of college football. Turns out, he didn't and his coaches were not that positive about how immature he was (possibly "he didn't take this seriously" is why he did not take that step) but the tools are absolutely there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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