Harry
ASFN Consultant and Senior Writer
Well if Green is truly done with reshaping the offensive line, I for one am not satisfied. Don't get me wrong; I think Ross is a solid edition. My questions is this, if Davis gets hurt in game two, who plays left tackle? Wells? He doesn't have the feet for it. Plus, then who plays left guard? This new line has three developing players holding down the middle. There is potential, but the interior of the line ususally benefits greatly from experience. With NFL teams employing constantly more complex defenses, blocking calls are critical. Stepanovich will get little recognition help from his guards, as their knowledge will be limited as well. Also, none of these guys will have great familiarity with the skills of their opponents and what moves they employ. You can study all the film you want, but it's just not the same. Talent is important, but it is not a substitute for experience. One veteran guard would help immensely. The Cards also need a Joyce-like guy, capable of filling in at either tackle slot. I think the Cards will likely take an O-lineman in the draft, but you can't draft experience.
This is one reason I don't like the choice of Warner. It will take 6-8 games before this line plays well together. Warner is not mobile and gets frustrated when he doesn't have time. This is a recipe for failure
This is one reason I don't like the choice of Warner. It will take 6-8 games before this line plays well together. Warner is not mobile and gets frustrated when he doesn't have time. This is a recipe for failure
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