reo Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Really don't want to just let Conklin walk just to have to draft one in the 1st.... maybe they'll sign a FA if he walks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudsOilers Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 The entire OL struggled early this year because the QB was awful, which made defending the offense much easier. At least 50% of the sacks were on Mariota not throwing it when he was supposed to. OILERMAN 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenj Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) I personally think he is overrated and not worth signing long-term, but there is another option that goes with the franchise tag. We could franchise him and then draft another RT in the mid rounds. We are going to need a swing tackle either way, so you could start Conklin for 1 more year while developing his replacement (who ideally becomes the new swing tackle and won't be starting day 1 as a rookie). Conklin is pretty terrible in straight up pass protection, and I think he's grossly overrated in run blocking considering he was the #10 overall pick. Good, but not top 5 RT money good. If we draft a replacement tackle early (1st/2nd), I really hope we get someone who is better at pass blocking. Edited January 24, 2020 by cenj oldschool, rns90, and Thrill 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 6 hours ago, cenj said: I personally think he is overrated and not worth signing long-term, but there is another option that goes with the franchise tag. We could franchise him and then draft another RT in the mid rounds. We are going to need a swing tackle either way, so you could start Conklin for 1 more year while developing his replacement (who ideally becomes the new swing tackle and won't be starting day 1 as a rookie). Conklin is pretty terrible in straight up pass protection, and I think he's grossly overrated in run blocking considering he was the #10 overall pick. Good, but not top 5 RT money good. If we draft a replacement tackle early (1st/2nd), I really hope we get someone who is better at pass blocking. This plan is fine but it would be a mistake to go into the draft needing a starting RT. Jonboy, StephenIsLegend, and Thrill 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleytolar Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 The funny thing about reading all these "solutions" is that most have been tried by us already. I call it the "Just Do This Syndrome." Going into the draft needing a RT is how we ended up over-paying for Conklin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTitansFan Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 I would take Trey Adams from Washington if he's still there in the 2nd. He's a first round prospect but has bad bad injury issues Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkiller Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 50 minutes ago, OILERMAN said: This plan is fine but it would be a mistake to go into the draft needing a starting RT. There seem to be about 4 RTs who would fit late in the 1st or early in the 2nd and could be slated to start right away. It wouldn’t be ideal, but it isn’t insane. Edited January 25, 2020 by Starkiller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nash Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 JRob has to consider what percentage of the cap should go to the oline, including starters and depth.. and how does he get an oline that can pass block better.. this will be a stepwise process but one option might be to trade Corey Davis for a rt starter, and draft a developmental player at both center and at tackle.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormi Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Our new RT, Andrew Thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downtown Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 This draft lines up well for an OT replacement. If you franchise Conklin, you could let Kelly walk and draft the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callidus Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 I think our draft has to be edge/cb in the 1st and 2nd and rb in the 3rd unless someone special drops in the first 2 rounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormi Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Callidus said: I think our draft has to be edge/cb in the 1st and 2nd and rb in the 3rd unless someone special drops in the first 2 rounds. Edge or OT. This cb class is unspectacular, unless there's a guy that Jrob adores... The great thing is our scouting team is awesome, and are also really good at identifying who they want and trading up to secure them. Callidus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callidus Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 14 minutes ago, stormi said: Edge or OT. This cb class is unspectacular, unless there's a guy that Jrob adores... The great thing is our scouting team is awesome, and are also really good at identifying who they want and trading up to secure them. I should have mentioned I expect us to resign tanny henry and conk. With ryan gone I assumed the draft would go edge, cb, rb, then depth and maybe kicker. Like I said before not signing conk would change this. But with the limited look at the draft candidates that I have seen who we have a chance 2 draft. I like Curtis Weaver, Najee Harris and anyone that can play nickleback. i know we have Amani but idk if he can play it full time. Forgive me if I sound like a moron, I do not watch almost any ncaa any more. So this is on limited tape and judging players outside the top 3-5 at any position because of our draft slot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomachek Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Callidus said: I should have mentioned I expect us to resign tanny henry and conk. With ryan gone I assumed the draft would go edge, cb, rb, then depth and maybe kicker. Like I said before not signing conk would change this. But with the limited look at the draft candidates that I have seen who we have a chance 2 draft. I like Curtis Weaver, Najee Harris and anyone that can play nickleback. i know we have Amani but idk if he can play it full time. Forgive me if I sound like a moron, I do not watch almost any ncaa any more. So this is on limited tape and judging players outside the top 3-5 at any position because of our draft slot. Theirs a few decent NB available in free agency this year, could potentially snag one at a lower rate then Logan Ryan. It would give us a little bit more flexibility come draft time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Another factor in this is Conklin and Kelly are both free agents. The Titans not only need a RT they need a swing OT. Using the franchise tag on Conklin would actually give them the ability to draft a swing OT for 2020 that could also replace Conklin after the 2020 season. Thrill, tgo, CaliTitan3518, and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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