Originally Posted by dizzle88 (Post 843333)

From my perspective, O line wasn't an issue in the playoffs, players not getting open was the issue. Teams took Kamara and Thomas out of the game, then we had scrubs pretending to play football.

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 843337)

I think Easton kind of takes on the old Senio Kelemete 6th man role now.

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 843341)

Now we have the 14th pick in the 4th round... Do we trade into the 3rd??

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 843331)

People always get mad about taking O-Linemen instead of average skill position players.

Originally Posted by lee909 (Post 843345)

Could see a Peat trade if there's someone they want. Though I don't like the idea of two new starters on the libe

Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 843335)

I can’t argue with the pick. The best Wr’s in the league can’t do **** if the O line can’t keep the Qb off the ground, block, make holes, and snap without fumbling. I’ll take that pick all day. He will be very solid as a backup when something happens to Armstead. They can shuffle Easton and plug him right in. I’m happy.

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 843336)

I hear ya. Can you imagine how bad it might’ve been this season though with a crappy center?

Originally Posted by dizzle88 (Post 843235)

As much as I agree that those positions need addressing, the team failed last year because the offense couldn't convert in times of need. As soon as teams started taking Kamara and Thomas out of the game, we relied on guys like Kirkwood, Tre'Quan, Carr, Lewis and Arnold - who all proved that they could not compete come playoff time.

Only guy that helped us was Ted Ginn, but those guys had a ton of opportunities to be "the" guy in crunch time and failed.

That's why I think another WR is very high on our list of needs.

Originally Posted by K Major (Post 843350)

Top 10 fastest OL in the 40-yard dash at 2019 NFL Combine

Anyone care to guess who the fastest O lineman was ???

https://www.raiders.com/video/top-10...19-nfl-combine

Freakish speed for a big man.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 843357)

With linemen, I'm more concerned with their bench press, 3-cone, and shuttle times...

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint (Post 843334)

But we had Unger in the playoffs.

Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 843360)

Unger was not the same Unger from earlier in the season. He retired as a result.We'll be better on the OL.

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 843337)

I think Easton kind of takes on the old Senio Kelemete 6th man role now.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 843353)

We survived pretty well from 2010-2013 with Brian de la Puente at center (And please don't misinterpret this as a knock on Erik McCoy)...

Wonder if Easton was apprised of the situation when he signed or if he got a reassurance phone call from Coach Payton that he'd get a fair shot at the job... ;)

Originally Posted by lee909 (Post 843366)

His contract should have told him it was a one year deal unless he cements the spot

Originally Posted by Barry from MS (Post 843372)

I would [U}like DT Mack/Watts, OT Edwards or Safety Hooker[/U] from that list.

Originally Posted by Barry from MS (Post 843372)

WRs I'm watching is Harmon & Butler and we're sitting pretty at that 14th pick. Also, Safeties Gardner-Johnson & Thompson are still available...2 talented athletic secondary guys for some really good depth.

Originally Posted by Barry from MS (Post 843372)

We can grab a real value player here. Unless we fart it like last year's Slick Rick Pick in the 4th.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 843375)

And with this, Goodnight my Brothers, it's been a long day...

https://twitter.com/Gil_Brandt/statu...33343329669121

Originally Posted by K Major (Post 843350)

Top 10 fastest OL in the 40-yard dash at 2019 NFL Combine

Anyone care to guess who the fastest O lineman was ???

https://www.raiders.com/video/top-10...19-nfl-combine

Freakish speed for a big man.

Originally Posted by lee909 (Post 843323)

Gil Brandt
✔
@Gil_Brandt
The Saints getting Erik McCoy there is one of the best value picks of the draft so far. He started every game he was available to play at A&M. Can play guard and center equally well. 4.89 40 at the combine w/ 29 lifts

Originally Posted by Crusader (Post 843384)

I'm never crazy about trading up in the draft but I think this was the right move. Young athletic guy that should help us anchor the OL. With Easton on board too we now have flexibility and a little depth on OL.

Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 843385)

So when Armstead goes down its going to be interesting to see how they shuffle things around.