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Agreed. Same thing happened with Jeff Allen, career LG who was a terrible RGDav was excruciatingly bad at Rt...which was no surprise
Just because he is penciled in doesn't mean he can't get beat out in TC, and his status as penciled in RT is before FA and draft. I wouldnt put too much stock in it until we see what additions are made to the oline.I could understand signing henderson to the minimum and seeing what happens. But penciling him as starter seems odd
I could understand signing henderson to the minimum and seeing what happens. But penciling him as starter seems odd
Just because he is penciled in doesn't mean he can't get beat out in TC, and his status as penciled in RT is before FA and draft. I wouldnt put too much stock in it until we see what additions are made to the oline.
Why go out of the way to mention this guy at all, much less as a probable starter? His words, not mine.
He could have said something to the effect of "we have some pieces in place that we like, but we're always looking to get better and we know we need to be better there and we plan to do our best to protect our franchise QB".
Instead he mentions Henderson by name and essentially puts him in the starting RT spot.
It really defies logic on so many levels. It's bizarre.
Why go out of the way to mention this guy at all, much less as a probable starter? His words, not mine.
He could have said something to the effect of "we have some pieces in place that we like, but we're always looking to get better and we know we need to be better there and we plan to do our best to protect our franchise QB".
Instead he mentions Henderson by name and essentially puts him in the starting RT spot.
It really defies logic on so many levels. It's bizarre.
It makes plenty of sense, because right at this moment Henderson is the starting Right Tackle because
1) Henderson was the starter at the beginning of the season last year and only lost the job because of injury.
2) He signed a contract (1 year only) that say he is probably going to start there until someone plays better than Henderson.
Gaine is basically saying what the everybody knows already...not sure why this is difficult.
He basically did say the bolded bit.Why go out of the way to mention this guy at all, much less as a probable starter? His words, not mine.
He could have said something to the effect of "we have some pieces in place that we like, but we're always looking to get better and we know we need to be better there and we plan to do our best to protect our franchise QB".
Instead he mentions Henderson by name and essentially puts him in the starting RT spot.
It really defies logic on so many levels. It's bizarre.
Blue is a FA. Hopefully they draft an upgrade.
Nothing (everything) should be odd at this time of year
Sgt Schultz factor is predominant
Any plan that has Henderson as potential starter is a non-starter for me. At best, he should be thrown into the mix at tackle to see if he can even stick as a backup. Personally, I'd cut him. He has crohns disease, and he hasn't been healthy in 3 years. And it's not like this is Orlando Pace we're talking about here, so why the ultra patience for this guy?
I feel sorry for him. He seems like one helluva nice guy and I wish him well but this is NFL football. If you can't stay on the field and produce AND you have a lifelong disease...I don't even know what to say. I'm completely dumbfounded that his name was even mentioned at all, much less as a probable starter.
If your plans include Henderson, then you're screwed. Extremely disappointed - more like pissed off - that Gaine and BOB seem completely nonplussed about the state of the offensive line.
Actions will speak louder than words, so for now I'll leave it there and shut up and wait for the end result and hope it's all BS and bluster. Once FA and the draft come and go, we'll reevaluate but there better be a plan in place beyond Henderson being the starter at RT. I will ROAST this regime if that is the plan.
This cat should find another occupation while he can still eat solid food. Go by the way of CJ my friend while you still have some health.Kevin Johnson will need further evaluation.
We saw Henderson for less than one game last year. We don't have a clue how he would perform. I'm hopeful that Davenport can improve. I would still take OT early and often. Behind a better OL, Miller can excel. He needs that, though. He's no Foster, who made average RB OLs look special."Henderson is our starting RT. I'm telling you now!!!"
"Uh... we expect, um... uh. You see... what's the word I'm looking for... dividends. Yeah, that's the ticket. We expect better dividends from Davenport."
"Lamar is our starter. I'm telling you now."
His get out of free card is the word 'probable'. And at the end of the day will it be his decision who starts where?Why go out of the way to mention this guy at all, much less as a probable starter? His words, not mine.
It really defies logic on so many levels. It's bizarre.
We need a push from inside on the DL, RB, maybe a TE as Griffin is hopefully cutBased off the 2018 draft I get the hunch gaine drafts mostly BPA- not need.
Aside from ol and cb, what do you guys want to see drafted?
We need a push from inside on the DL, RB, maybe a TE as Griffin is hopefully cut
TE with late round pick or UDFA. I just want Griffin gone so we need a third body. Ready to roll with the Jordans as well
TE with late round pick or UDFA. I just want Griffin gone so we need a third body. Ready to roll with the Jordans as well
I am not opposed to keeping Griffin one more year for his experience while the Jordan's develop - as long as he is not the featured TE and the two Jordan's get the majority of the playing time.
And I don't even drink.This comment may belong in the drumk thread
And I don't even drink.
Yeah, I knew it would not be a popular opinion. I want to see them roll with the Jordans next year. If they do that, I wouldn't mind some experience on the bench. If that is Griffin, I am okay with that. It would be nice to use that third TE slot to develop another young player, but I am not quite comfortable with the Jordans and a rookie considering the TE position is one of the more difficult positions to learn in the NFL.
Not opposed to replacing Griffin with another experience TE, especially if that replacement can block.I'm for replacing Griffin with a guy that might not be well rounded TE but a guy that would be an upgrade as a blocker and can be used in the RZ. Luke Stocker type TE is a cheap guy that I'm looking for.
“I really believe that you want to try to improve the guys that are on your roster,” Coach O’Brien told the press when discussing growth of guys on the roster versus signing free agents. “There is some so-called churning that takes place during the year on the bottom part of the roster. That’s always going to be the way that we do things. Relative to the core players, whoever you would determine those guys are, we always want to try and improve those guys and not just have to go out every year and bring new players in.”
“We have guys on our team, the majority of players on our team that understand the culture, the work ethic, the competition in practice, how we lift, how we eat, how we train – everything,” said O’Brien. “You would like to try and keep as many of those guys in place to continue to develop them and watch them improve.”
Wednesday will be the day.Here’s hoping for breaking news regarding the Toros! Make something happen, Brian Gaine!
So what will be the excuse for not getting Brown. And will Gaine get blasted for sitting on his thumbs.
So what will be the excuse for not getting Brown. And will Gaine get blasted for sitting on his thumbs.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure we dodged a bullet by not signing Brown just like we did by not signing Solder. I’m good cause I didn’t want them overpaying for another NE reject since we don’t have their top of the line coaching staff that can get the most out of them anyway. What I am hoping for is to get Mathieu resigned or go after his replacement along with a corner or two. Other than that, I’m cool with waiting for the draft.So what will be the excuse for not getting Brown. And will Gaine get blasted for sitting on his thumbs.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure we dodged a bullet it signing Brown just like we did by not signing Solder. I’m good cause I didn’t want them overpaying for another NE reject because we don’t have their top of the line coaching staff that can get the most out of them anyway. What I am hoping for is to get Mathieu resigned or go after his replacement along with a corner or two. Other than that, I’m cool with waiting for the draft.
If Mathieu wants to get paid full market value he wont be a Texan, it's the McNair way.
They are a cheapass org.
Cal learned well from his daddy.
It appears Cletus is alive and well.
F'n carpetbaggers
They are a cheapass org.
Cal learned well from his daddy.
It appears Cletus is alive and well.
F'n carpetbaggers
FIFY. 90% of the moaning and crying is from one person - the President of the BOB/Gaine Fan Club.Both Bob and Gaine told everyone what they were going to be doing in Free Agency... Yet STEELB never listens.
yep. out of the horses' mouths....Both Bob and Gaine told everyone what they were going to be doing in Free Agency... Yet people never listen.
[/QUOTE]yep. out of the horses' mouths....
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When it comes to their philosophies about stocking the roster, O'Brien and Gaine are on the same page.
"I don't think you want to build it through free agency," O'Brien said. "You want to build it through the draft so you can mold the guys. I don't think you want to bring in a bunch of free agents.
[/QUOTE]yep. out of the horses' mouths....
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When it comes to their philosophies about stocking the roster, O'Brien and Gaine are on the same page.
"I don't think you want to build it through free agency," O'Brien said. "You want to build it through the draft so you can mold the guys. I don't think you want to bring in a bunch of free agents.