So enough of this "the O-line sucks" crap.
That's obvious to even the untrained eye...
Tell me who, specifically, both in free agency and the draft, should the Texans be targeting to upgrade the O-line?
do they replace all five or will one or two additions shore things up sufficiently...?
I sort of got what I asked for but didn't like the manner in which arrived. I would still like to see the Texans play this OL set-up a game or two.....but scheeez, how about a few practices before making it happen.
LT- Davenport
LG- Rankin
OC- Marti
RG- Mancz
RT- Lamm
This unit got the running game going but really got thrashed in pass blocking. Rankin had no practice time at LG before he was sent in to cover the position. It took Mancz and Lamm a few series to get back to being familiar with one another. If O'Brien will let this unit handle all the 1st team reps in practice.....it could make a difference this week.
O'Brien, for the love of god, get Griffin off the field. This guy is no better at blocking than the 2 Jordan's....and their ducking rookies. Griffin isn't even in their class as a receiver.....and their ducking rookies. I do not understand his need to start Griffin.....is he standing on the sideline with his eyes closed?
As for the answers in the draft, I want a top LT but the Texans aren't at the top of the draft to get the top projected guys. I still think LT, Hyatt (Clemson) is the right pick for this position. He's a 4 year starter at LT and he protected Watson's blind-side for 2 seasons....also during the season they won the National Championship. He's spent 4 years facing top talent so I don't think the move to the NFL will be as big as an adjustment as it could for other LT. I think Hyatt is an upgrade over Davenport com enext season even though Davenport is entering his 3rd NFL season.
I feel the same way about OC-OG-OT, Risner (Kansas State) b/c he's a senior and 3 year starter who's absolutely handled the positions they've asked him to cover. If Martin doesn't improve, Risner could play Center, where many analyst have him pegged to play in the NFL. He could definitely slide out RG or maybe even on a stretch play RT. I think Risner could be a solid upgrade over Martin at Center b/c in all honesty, I think Martin's stock got bumped during the draft b/c of who his brother Zach is in Dallas.
Both Hyatt and Risner are smart athletes who could adjust to the NFL quicker than expected b/c they'll pick up the playbook much faster than some of the other OL available.
I'd be OK with the following OL in 2019:
LT- Hyatt.....Davenport or Rankin
LG- Kelemete.....Rankin or Martin
OC- Risner.....Martin or Mancz or Fulton
RG- Mancz......Fulton or Martin or Risner
RT- Lamm......Henderson or Risner
That's a fairly versatile group of 8 OL.