OL Problems?

[AntSports Steve]

People keep saying that the Cards have a good OL.

I think right now, the OL is in trouble.


LT - Big
LG - Shelton (will he do ok as guard?)
C - Kendall (hasn't played much center, how will he do?)
RG - Dishman
RT - Clemment

I think Dishman is better as the #1 backup. If he's starting at the beginning of the season, the line is worse than last years.

Is Clemment recovered? He torn that peck musle twice in one season. Will he be the same? He's not a sure thing. Having a spare tackle really help last year. Anyone know his status?

If Starkey is the staring center, then the Cards OL is really in trouble.

I like Rountree last year. He came in and helped the OL right away. He needs to be resigned. Is Fina returning? If not, the Cards need another backup OT.

In summary, we need 1 more starter, center or guard, for the OL to push Dishman to a backup role and we need more info on Clemment's health.

 

[Goldfield]

I think the Oline is OK, not great but ok...

Starkey did a solid job last year, so I wouldnt say were in BIG trouble there. Christy would be a welcomed move of course tho...

My worries are with AC, an offensive linemans punch is very important. Lets hope last year was a freak deal and will be all gone for this next season...

There is never TOO much talent on a line, either Offensive or Defensively... That is where it all starts...

 

[RonF]

I believe Roundtree has been resigned.

 

[az643dp]

Originally posted by RonF
I believe Roundtree has been resigned.

Not yet. According to an article in the East Valley Tribune a few days ago, he is pretty close to resigning with the Cards.

 

[az643dp]

Originally posted by AntSports Steve
Is Clemment recovered? He torn that peck musle twice in one season. Will he be the same? He's not a sure thing. Having a spare tackle really help last year. Anyone know his status?

In summary, we need 1 more starter, center or guard, for the OL to push Dishman to a backup role and we need more info on Clemment's health.

Clement actually tore two different parts of his tricep. I read somwhere that they expect him to be ready for the mini camps.

I think we should sign Frank Garcia. He has started at both Center and Guard in the NFL. Check him out:

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/3488/bios

He is a local guy.

 

[earthsci]

We will draft a center in Round 2. So let it be written. So let it be done.

 

[pinnacle]

seems we are working on this issue:

Cardinals | Spikes To Visit - posted at KFFL (http://nfl.kffl.com)
5:26 PT: The NY Post reports the Arizona Cardinals will visit with free agent OL Cameron Spikes (Texans) next week.

 

[Northern Card]

Other than posters on this board, who has mentioned that BIG would move to Left tackle and Shelton to guard?

 

[earthsci]

Originally posted by pinnacle
seems we are working on this issue:

Cardinals | Spikes To Visit - posted at KFFL (http://nfl.kffl.com)
5:26 PT: The NY Post reports the Arizona Cardinals will visit with free agent OL Cameron Spikes (Texans) next week.

78 Cameron Spikes

Height: 6-2
Weight: 323
Born: 11/06/1976
College: Texas A&M
NFL Experience: 5

CAREER STATS

YEAR_ TEAM________ _*__ GS
1999 _St. Louis Rams__ 5__ 0
2000 _St. Louis Rams __9 __0
2001 _St. Louis Rams __5__ 0
2002 _Houston Texans _12_ 5
TOTAL 4 NFL Seasons__ 31_ 5

Looks like backup material.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

The OL is the strength of the team.The best thing is we have a new OL coach,Warhop is gone isn't he?I wold like it if they kept eveybody at the same postion and added a C.Bychanging everyone around you are losing the cohesion that has been built over the past 2 years.In order,Shelton,Kendall,C,Davis,and Clement should be our starting OL.Anyway you slice it we have 4 pretty good OL.

 

[BIGDADDY_REDBIRD]

MO, Collins, Guard from the Raiders, would also solidify our O-line. He's a BEAST !!!! 6-4 325 excells in run blocking...

 

[Tangodnzr]

Originally posted by Northern Card
Other than posters on this board, who has mentioned that BIG would move to Left tackle and Shelton to guard?

The answer is: Absolutely no one. Pete Hoerner did say in his interview that the team was "evaluating" the O-line situation, but nothing really more than that.

 

[pinnacle]

jurecki mentioned on one segment that the cardinals are "thinking about it" he did not say that they were going to actually do it for sure...

 

[JeffGollin]

The answer is: Absolutely no one. Pete Hoerner did say in his interview that the team was "evaluating" the O-line situation, but nothing really more than that.
Tango - I heard that interview and came away from it thinking that someone brought up the "Leonard to LT and LJ to RG" scenario and Pete said he wouldn't rule it out..

It doesn't mean they'll do it, but, to me, it sounded as though they'll at least consider it.

 

[Red Air Force]

Originally posted by Northern Card
Other than posters on this board, who has mentioned that BIG would move to Left tackle and Shelton to guard?

...and where did the report of moving Kendall to Center come from?

 

[SECTION 11]

Originally posted by CaliforniaCard
...and where did the report of moving Kendall to Center come from?

I think I heard Graves mention it. Actually, I'm almost positive it was him.