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I could see us drafting OT in the 1st next year and then move Castonzo to the right after another season. Should be better candidates at OT in next years draft.
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I’m extremely encouraged that the Colts are putting resources into the offensive line, finally. Unlike some, I have no idea how good these guys are. All I know is what I read. The fact that Howard started 16 games for the Ravens when we couldn’t find anyone to hold onto the RT spot on a terrible line has to be a positive. Again this team is obviously tired of crap line play. Thank god. It’s about time
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I found a source that ranks right tackles. They ranked him 25th. The same source ranked Haeg at 31, so not much improvement. Their description said the following:
"He is big and physical and will play that way even in pass protection. However, Howard struggles with his lateral movement when he faces rushers with some wiggle to them. He is a mauler in the running game and sets a physical tone as a run-blocker." |
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From an article from Baltimorebeatdown.com on if they should release Austin Howard in order to save $3.000m in cap space.
- Interestingly enough, Pro Football Focus graded him as the 36th best tackle last season, which they note as average (out of 83 OTs who started at least 6 games in 2017). - I don't want them to (cut him) but with the re-signing of James Hurst, it’s almost an inevitability at this point. - At this point in time this would be a terrible decision. - I’m a fan of good OL, something Howard has shown himself to be with us. - Have to keep Howard unless the Ravens draft one in the first round IMO. He is an average right tackle, which is much better than anyone else on the roster and better than many other teams trot out. ===== I am not ready to hand him the starting spot but if healthy, I have little doubt that he will win the spot over Haeg or Good. Castonzo / Nelson / Kelly / Smith or Mewhort / Howard Depth = Haeg, Good, Smith or Mewhort, Slausson, Bond That is SUCH a better O-line than we fielded in 2017 it is not even funny. With Luck being back, the mix'n'match nature of our offensive speciality positions and a good O-Line, our offense is going to be good. Now, if the defense can just become somewhat average (which I am not expecting because our LBs or going to get ROCKED), we are cooking on oil. Walk Worthy,
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I’m not writing off the ability of the new LBs yet. I actually think they’ll be a decent improvement over 2017. Whether that’s “good” or merely “below average” is hard to know at this point. |
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There are too many good DL in next year's draft for the Colts to not get a DL next year. They need a pass rush, and I don't think they currently have the guys who can provide one.
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Seems like a fine signing. He will probably start. He can be upgraded. But that ship sailed for this year. I'm happy to not rely on Good, Haeg, and Clark at RT.
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I see this as Ballard bringing another guy to produce more competition. Like Omaha, I hope he gets cut...because the other guys step up and play to their potential, which could be quite good.
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