New Orleans Saints positional analysis: offensive line

NonieT · 02-01-2014, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by triman

Alex Mack FA draft Taylor Lewan and Zach Martin problems solved. Armstead start at RT Lewan at LT ,Martin replaces GRUBBS at Guard. Give Striefs money to Alex Mack. Upgrades all three OL positions.

Why do the Saints need to replace Grubbs? He was blocking 3 people at one time for most of the season. He actually played much better when Brown was replaced. Then he only had to block 2 people at one time. Also, why not keep Armstead at LT tackle. They can replace Strief with one of the tackles already on the roster and draft a center. And then there is Lelito.

hagan714 · 02-03-2014, 04:17 AM

Originally Posted by NonieT

Why do the Saints need to replace Grubbs? He was blocking 3 people at one time for most of the season. He actually played much better when Brown was replaced. Then he only had to block 2 people at one time.

good eyes one that one. by the end of the season you could see SP and Grubs had confidence enough in Armstead to let Grubbs worry about just doing his job.

Originally Posted by NonieT

Also, why not keep Armstead at LT tackle.

Why not indeed its his job to lose

Originally Posted by NonieT

They can replace Strief with one of the tackles already on the roster and draft a center. And then there is Lelito.

Now i have disagree here

who is on the roster that gives you the warm fuzzies when Streif goes down? I have not seen a single back up on the OL i want as a starter by any stretch of the imagination. Strief needs to be retained. we need to draft a RT early in the draft. Streif can finish out his carreer as the #1 back up on the OL once the young guy is ready start.

Streifs ability to start RT or LT is a rare ability in the NFL. Plus that move would allow streif a few additional years on the team. he has been a team player since he arrived. he deserves to go out in style not with an ax.

Streif has never held the team hostage on contract talks and always had a fair market value in his contract. maybe even a bit on the low side.

I think he wants to stay will do all he can to be a saint in 2014.

halloween 65 · 02-04-2014, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

good eyes one that one. by the end of the season you could see SP and Grubs had confidence enough in Armstead to let Grubbs worry about just doing his job.

Why not indeed its his job to lose

Now i have disagree here

who is on the roster that gives you the warm fuzzies when Streif goes down? I have not seen a single back up on the OL i want as a starter by any stretch of the imagination. Strief needs to be retained. we need to draft a RT early in the draft. Streif can finish out his carreer as the #1 back up on the OL once the young guy is ready start.

Streifs ability to start RT or LT is a rare ability in the NFL. Plus that move would allow streif a few additional years on the team. he has been a team player since he arrived. he deserves to go out in style not with an ax.

Streif has never held the team hostage on contract talks and always had a fair market value in his contract. maybe even a bit on the low side.

I think he wants to stay will do all he can to be a saint in 2014.

The only concern I have with Strief is will his knees hold up.

Danno · 02-05-2014, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

The only concern I have with Strief is will his knees hold up.

Me too, and its probably why he wants a big final contract. We won't be getting a home team discount.

02-01-2014, 10:48 PM	#1
NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: offensive line Originally Posted by triman Alex Mack FA draft Taylor Lewan and Zach Martin problems solved. Armstead start at RT Lewan at LT ,Martin replaces GRUBBS at Guard. Give Striefs money to Alex Mack. Upgrades all three OL positions. Why do the Saints need to replace Grubbs? He was blocking 3 people at one time for most of the season. He actually played much better when Brown was replaced. Then he only had to block 2 people at one time. Also, why not keep Armstead at LT tackle. They can replace Strief with one of the tackles already on the roster and draft a center. And then there is Lelito. hagan714 likes this.
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02-03-2014, 04:17 AM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: offensive line Originally Posted by NonieT Why do the Saints need to replace Grubbs? He was blocking 3 people at one time for most of the season. He actually played much better when Brown was replaced. Then he only had to block 2 people at one time. good eyes one that one. by the end of the season you could see SP and Grubs had confidence enough in Armstead to let Grubbs worry about just doing his job. Originally Posted by NonieT Also, why not keep Armstead at LT tackle. Why not indeed its his job to lose Originally Posted by NonieT They can replace Strief with one of the tackles already on the roster and draft a center. And then there is Lelito. Now i have disagree here who is on the roster that gives you the warm fuzzies when Streif goes down? I have not seen a single back up on the OL i want as a starter by any stretch of the imagination. Strief needs to be retained. we need to draft a RT early in the draft. Streif can finish out his carreer as the #1 back up on the OL once the young guy is ready start. Streifs ability to start RT or LT is a rare ability in the NFL. Plus that move would allow streif a few additional years on the team. he has been a team player since he arrived. he deserves to go out in style not with an ax. Streif has never held the team hostage on contract talks and always had a fair market value in his contract. maybe even a bit on the low side. I think he wants to stay will do all he can to be a saint in 2014. Boutte likes this.
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02-04-2014, 07:42 PM	#3
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: offensive line Originally Posted by hagan714 good eyes one that one. by the end of the season you could see SP and Grubs had confidence enough in Armstead to let Grubbs worry about just doing his job. Why not indeed its his job to lose Now i have disagree here who is on the roster that gives you the warm fuzzies when Streif goes down? I have not seen a single back up on the OL i want as a starter by any stretch of the imagination. Strief needs to be retained. we need to draft a RT early in the draft. Streif can finish out his carreer as the #1 back up on the OL once the young guy is ready start. Streifs ability to start RT or LT is a rare ability in the NFL. Plus that move would allow streif a few additional years on the team. he has been a team player since he arrived. he deserves to go out in style not with an ax. Streif has never held the team hostage on contract talks and always had a fair market value in his contract. maybe even a bit on the low side. I think he wants to stay will do all he can to be a saint in 2014. The only concern I have with Strief is will his knees hold up.

02-05-2014, 07:59 AM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: offensive line Originally Posted by halloween 65 The only concern I have with Strief is will his knees hold up. Me too, and its probably why he wants a big final contract. We won't be getting a home team discount.

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