Zero2Cool;469443Week One.
LT: Rasheed Walker
LG: Aaron Banks
C: Elgton Jenkins
RG: Jorgan Morgan
RT: Zach Tom

Nailed it

I wonder if having 3 spots on our O line open for competition is a good thing or a bad thing...

bboystyle;469446I wonder if having 3 spots on our O line open for competition is a good thing or a bad thing...

I don't believe we really have three positions truly available. I think saying there are three positions available is more so a motivational tactic to get more out of the guys. One of those things to say don't get complacent current starters AND also gives hope to others that there's a chance. Competition can bring out the best in people.

bboystyle;469446I wonder if having 3 spots on our O line open for competition is a good thing or a bad thing...

I don't see there being 3 positions that are truly up for grabs.

RG probably for a few weeks in TC but then it will be Rhyan week 1. Rookies simply don't start most of the time.

Zero2Cool;469447I don't believe we really have three positions truly available. I think saying there are three positions available is more so a motivational tactic to get more out of the guys. One of those things to say don't get complacent current starters AND also gives hope to others that there's a chance. Competition can bring out the best in people.

If that was the main reason, then why suggest LG and C are NOT under competition?

Though I agree, as while 3 positions might be up for competition, it's less than 3 starting spots, as Tom has a starting spot locked up and Walker might have one all but locked up as well. The main question being where are you going to start them at.

wpr;469448I don't see there being 3 positions that are truly up for grabs.

RG probably for a few weeks in TC but then it will be Rhyan week 1. Rookies simply don't start most of the time.

Yeah, I think the main thing up for grabs is who plays at what position, seems like they want to give Tom a shot at LT. Otherwise RT would be locked down already.

beast;469449If that was the main reason, then why suggest LG and C are NOT under competition?

I believe it's because Aaron Banks just signed big contract that would likely lock him into LG. And with Elgton Jenkins moving to C, I'm not sure it sets a good precedent to move a guy and then say he's not a lock to make the roster.

You asked and I gave an answer. I'm not saying it would be MY answer ... just an answer. 🙂

Based on the practice that have been open to the media so far, it sounds like LG Banks and RT Tom are the only ones getting all the starting snaps at their positions.

Jenkins is not at the voluntary off-season workouts, otherwise, we assume he would be with those are well.


Sounds like with the #1 unit
~ Walker and Morgan rotating at LT
~ Rhyan and Monk rotating at C
~ Rhyan and Morgan rotating at RG

beast;469451Based on the practice that have been open to the media so far, it sounds like LG Banks and RT Tom are the only ones getting all the starting snaps at their positions.

Jenkins is not at the voluntary off-season workouts, otherwise, we assume he would be with those are well.


Sounds like with the #1 unit
~ Walker and Morgan rotating at LT
~ Rhyan and Monk rotating at C
~ Rhyan and Morgan rotating at RG

Rotating players makes sense. Especially in camp. Can you imagine if the #1 at a position got all the snaps? No one would be ready to step in and take his place if he went down.

wpr;469452Rotating players makes sense. Especially in camp. Can you imagine if the #1 at a position got all the snaps? No one would be ready to step in and take his place if he went down.

Then why are they not rotating at all the spots?

But I was mainly just trying to note where guys were practicing and where we might see them.

I have no idea why the coach didn't say OT was locked up too, unless he was just trying to motivate the OTs.

beast;469442
Depth Chart:
LT: Tom, Morgan
LG: Banks, Morgan
OC: Jenkins, Rhyan
RG: Belton, Rhyan
RT: Walker, Morgan

Since they aren't seemingly moving Tom anywhere.

Week 1: Game Day Depth Chart Guess:
LT: Walker, Morgan, Belton
LG: Banks, Morgan, Belton
OC: Jenkins, Rhyan, Monk
RG: Rhyan, Morgan, Belton
RT: Tom, Morgan, Belton

Clearly that RG position could wildly change between now and then, potentially a wide open competition there.

I wouldn't have the LG subbed out much. He's newly signed and needs to learn the playbook.

Why RT is being rotated out is probably for depth or to see what they have. Maybe also protect the guy who is on the final year of his contract too?