How's Ken Walker coming along? Super excited for him and hope he absolutely nails it! I had read that Adrian Peterson had a huge effect on RP and was the impetus for Rashaad's breakout. Now with AP gone, we'll see if that effect remains. I'd love to hear Penny say, "Just give me the damn ball!"
I've mentioned here the defensive line as a reason this is not a rebuild. National writers can look at our edges and think there's but enough, but if Harris and Woods destabilize the interior, they have to commit blocking resources there and now your edge doesn't need a Bosa because Taylor, Nwosu, Mafe might be enough to create pressure that tilts the field and gives positional advantage to the Hawks offense. Then you don't need a start QB, especially if you have two RB threats.
I could well be wrong, but I don't think Curhan is a starting caliber RT in this league, to date. He is what Pete calls "a battler." Don't think he has the feet/lateral movement. That's why my guess is that this will be Lucas's job at some point fairly soon.
He backtracked on that recently. Curhan looks like he can't move because his uniform is too small athletically, but he makes up for it by playing angles beautifully and being strong enough to be effective even when not perfectly squared up. He's legit, and an asset in the run game, albeit not a perfect scheme fit, but neither is Jackson.
Curhan is making himself into a very valuable guy. If Jackson gets traded and Haynes starts at guard we know Curhan will get snaps at right guard due to injury. If Lucas starts we can be pretty sure Curhan will get snaps at right tackle. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Curhan get some snaps at center during camp. If Forsythe is the backup left tackle then who are the backups at left guard and center? I assume we'll keep nine offensive linemen but if both Curhan and Lewis can step in at center maybe we only keep eight.
How's Ken Walker coming along? Super excited for him and hope he absolutely nails it! I had read that Adrian Peterson had a huge effect on RP and was the impetus for Rashaad's breakout. Now with AP gone, we'll see if that effect remains. I'd love to hear Penny say, "Just give me the damn ball!"
he's doing great!
What a great compilation.
I've mentioned here the defensive line as a reason this is not a rebuild. National writers can look at our edges and think there's but enough, but if Harris and Woods destabilize the interior, they have to commit blocking resources there and now your edge doesn't need a Bosa because Taylor, Nwosu, Mafe might be enough to create pressure that tilts the field and gives positional advantage to the Hawks offense. Then you don't need a start QB, especially if you have two RB threats.
Love the O Line competition...this is fun
Just an observation. Coming out of West Point, Rhattigan is a high-character, team guy who's always going to give 110 percent. Hoping he heals well.
Hoping the same!
I could well be wrong, but I don't think Curhan is a starting caliber RT in this league, to date. He is what Pete calls "a battler." Don't think he has the feet/lateral movement. That's why my guess is that this will be Lucas's job at some point fairly soon.
Ray Roberts says that Curhan is not athletic enough to handle the better pass rushers. That being said, Dale makes a great point below.
He backtracked on that recently. Curhan looks like he can't move because his uniform is too small athletically, but he makes up for it by playing angles beautifully and being strong enough to be effective even when not perfectly squared up. He's legit, and an asset in the run game, albeit not a perfect scheme fit, but neither is Jackson.
Curhan is making himself into a very valuable guy. If Jackson gets traded and Haynes starts at guard we know Curhan will get snaps at right guard due to injury. If Lucas starts we can be pretty sure Curhan will get snaps at right tackle. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Curhan get some snaps at center during camp. If Forsythe is the backup left tackle then who are the backups at left guard and center? I assume we'll keep nine offensive linemen but if both Curhan and Lewis can step in at center maybe we only keep eight.
I’m getting all my news from camp in a one stop. Great compilation.
Sorry it took me so long to actually GET to training camp news though. More to come ahead!