Adam Snyder a Card

[Duckjake]

Not only that, but I think that college spread offenses really reduce the necessity for a top tackle.

A decade ago you could've named five or six elite tackles in the NFL, almost off the top of your head. Now? After Thomas and Long, you really have to lower the bar to include another guy.

Maybe it's a generational thing--there are a lot of young/unproven OTs in the NFL right now--but it seems like they just don't make 'em like they used to.

I think you're right on the money with this. With the spread offenses the offensive lines don't really have to be serious pass blockers. All they have to do is hold the rushers off for a second or two. Meanwhile the pass rushers are under tremendous pressure to get to the QB ASAP on twice as many plays as their ancestors were.

Pass rushers get better and Offensive linemen get lazy?

 

[40yearfan]

I think you're right on the money with this. With the spread offenses the offensive lines don't really have to be serious pass blockers. All they have to do is hold the rushers off for a second or two. Meanwhile the pass rushers are under tremendous pressure to get to the QB ASAP on twice as many plays as their ancestors were.

Pass rushers get better and Offensive linemen get lazy?

Good argument. Food for thought.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Great, we signed the weak link on a decent line. Underwhelmed. I've watched enough recent 49er games to know a poor player when I see one. Swing player with a low contract, fine. Anything more and we crapped the bed.

You'd be hard pressed to find anyone on this board who hasn't watched a fair number of SF games, and, for one, I like the signing. He wasn't the weak link, he replaced the weak link - Rachal.

 

[Duckjake]

Good argument. Food for thought.

Another thing 40 is that for several years this decade the college referees ignored all but the most blatant holding. It was especially ridiculous in the Big XII from 2004-2009 before the outcry from the media and fans caused the Big XII to enforce the rules. Being able to hold on every play and I literally mean every play could very likely have caused offensive linemen to forego learning real blocking techniques.

 

[crisper57]

Somers: Adam Snyder's 5-year contract is worth $17.5 million, including $5 million signing bonus. 1st year salary is 900k

 

[Shane]

Somers: Adam Snyder's 5-year contract is worth $17.5 million, including $5 million signing bonus. 1st year salary is 900k

Cheap

 

[Goldfield]

Looks like good value.

 

[joeshmo]

Cheap

Very Cheap.

 

[Shane]

Very Cheap.

According to a tweet from urban no cut was necessary to accommodate Levi either..he has to b e somewhat cheap to one would assume.

 

[D-Dogg]

$1.9M cap hit.

 

[D-Dogg]

According to a tweet from urban no cut was necessary to accommodate Levi either..he has to b e somewhat cheap to one would assume.

All the more reason to dump Kolb, and take that $8 m in cap savings to improve other areas.

 

[Shane]

All the more reason to dump Kolb, and take that $8 m in cap savings to improve other areas.

Like?

 

[D-Dogg]

Like?

A LT. Wimbley when he's released (happened already I think).

Anyone, really.

 

[82CardsGrad]

A LT. Wimbley when he's released (happened already I think).

Anyone, really.

Can't say I would be entirely pizzed off about a move like that... Though, I'll admit to possessing a serious desire to see Kolb step in this season and go Pro-Bowl crazy on us! Tough call...

 

[CardsFan88]

Not that bad of a contract. If he sucks, it's not very much of a hit. I had hoped for lower, but was expecting higher.

I'll take this as some good news.

 

[crisper57]

I am really happy with this contract. And with Levi's apparently small cap hit, it seems like we are dealing with the holes in the roster without breaking the bank or overpaying.

 

[Shane]

A LT. Wimbley when he's released (happened already I think).

Anyone, really.

I think we could sign both without dumping him.

 

[D-Dogg]

I think we could sign both without dumping him.

Sunk cost. Cut bait.

 

[Chopper0080]

Good contract for the Cardinals. I'm now ok with the Snyder signing.

 

[Stout]

Excellent contract.

 

[Duckjake]

2012 Offensive Line:

LT - Levi Brown
LG - Daryn Colledge
C - Lyle Sendlein
RG - Rex Hadnot
RT - Adam Snyder

Not my preference, although I could live with that, but what I believe the Cards will do. I just don't see Arizona moving LBrown back to Right Tackle and using a free agent or rookie at LT.

Snyder isn't all-pro but I'll bet he's a lot better than Brandon Keith.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

2012 Offensive Line:

LT - Levi Brown
LG - Daryn Colledge
C - Lyle Sendlein
RG - Rex Hadnot
RT - Adam Snyder

Not my preference, although I could live with that, but what I believe the Cards will do. I just don't see Arizona moving LBrown back to Right Tackle and using a free agent or rookie at LT.

Snyder isn't all-pro but I'll bet he's a lot better than Brandon Keith.

If they sign Bell then, yes, I can see a FA at LT and Levi to RT and Snyder to RG. Under your scenario, I'd hope to draft DeCastro at #13 to replace Hadnot at RG.

 

[Stout]

2012 Offensive Line:

LT - Levi Brown
LG - Daryn Colledge
C - Lyle Sendlein
RG - Rex Hadnot
RT - Adam Snyder

Not my preference, although I could live with that, but what I believe the Cards will do. I just don't see Arizona moving LBrown back to Right Tackle and using a free agent or rookie at LT.

Snyder isn't all-pro but I'll bet he's a lot better than Brandon Keith.

We released Hadnot.

LT: ???
LG: Colledge
C: Sendlein
RG: Snder
RT: Levi

For better or worse, Levi will be starting for us. I hope we can sign Bell to play LT, or else we may have Levi starting at LT (a clear disaster) and a rookie or a re-signed Keith starting at RT. My God, if we have Levi and Keith as our starting OTs again, we are screwed!

 

[bg7brd]

We released Hadnot.

LT: ???
LG: Colledge
C: Sendlein
RG: Snder
RT: Levi

For better or worse, Levi will be starting for us. I hope we can sign Bell to play LT, or else we may have Levi starting at LT (a clear disaster) and a rookie or a re-signed Keith starting at RT. My God, if we have Levi and Keith as our starting OTs again, we are screwed!

What about Marcus McNeil at LT. We should be looking at this guy. I know he's had some health issues but he's been cleared to play. His agent says he's 100% (whatever that's worth )

 

[Crazy Canuck]

We released Hadnot.

LT: ???
LG: Colledge
C: Sendlein
RG: Snder
RT: Levi

For better or worse, Levi will be starting for us. I hope we can sign Bell to play LT, or else we may have Levi starting at LT (a clear disaster) and a rookie or a re-signed Keith starting at RT. My God, if we have Levi and Keith as our starting OTs again, we are screwed!

Take the time to review the tape for the last 8, 9 games of last year and you may revise your opinion. The communication between Levi and Colledge gradually improved and they became solid. The O-lin problems throughout the season, without improvement, were on the right. Removing Hadnot was step one, and getting a RT is the next. Improve that position and we will have unit that will be far from a laughing stock.