Future NFL OT thread: we need one regardless

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Londoner said:
Doesn’t that apply to everyone?

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Not really. We're talking about a 6'6", 325 lbs. mountain of a man (some sites have him listed at 330 lbs.) who has astonishing athleticism for someone his size. Ersery's always had the talent to go first round; he only needed consistency in his pass sets, and he may have finally unlocked it - remember that he's only been playing football for six years, and he's a redshirt junior.

He's only going to get better from here, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him go top twenty if he impresses at the Senior Bowl and Combine. If so, and if Will Campbell isn't available to us after a trade down, I think I'd pivot to Ersery.
 
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If we’re looking at potential left tackles in the third round, Anthony Belton (North Carolina State) is an intriguing option. Huge kid (6’6” 335 lbs.), immense mean streak, dominant run blocker. Still a bit of a work in progress with pass sets, but has potential there as well.
 
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Are ya'll interested in signing A-Jax long term and using our picks on other needs? Seems to be the optimal choice. We already have a good young LT (oft injured however).
 
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Flatlyner said:
Are ya'll interested in signing A-Jax long term and using our picks on other needs? Seems to be the optimal choice. We already have a good young LT (oft injured however).
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That sounds a lot like the gamble we took with Noteboom.

…but I’m not entirely against it.
 
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Flatlyner said:
Are ya'll interested in signing A-Jax long term and using our picks on other needs? Seems to be the optimal choice. We already have a good young LT (oft injured however).
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Long term not me personally but a couple years if they feel they aren't going to get a LT this year then sure. I don't think he's the answer long term personally.
 
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Dodgersrf said:
Noteboom wasn’t playing bad when he was signed. He wasn’t great, but he was doing ok
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Based on his play, I did not want the Rams to sign him long term as their tackle of the future. However, they had little choice. They didn’t have many options from free agency not a lot of cap room.

He wasn’t signed because he was playing at a high level.

What does he do well? I always get people lashing back and claiming he’s a good tackle. But nobody specifically tells me what he is do good at that makes them think he’s good.

I can tell you why I think he’s not a starting left tackle, or why he needs to remain as a backup.
 
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Elmgrovegnome said:
Based on his play, I did not want the Rams to sign him long term as their tackle of the future. However, they had little choice. They didn’t have many options from free agency not a lot of cap room.

He wasn’t signed because he was playing at a high level.

What does he do well? I always get people lashing back and claiming he’s a good tackle. But nobody specifically tells me what he is do good at that makes them think he’s good.

I can tell you why I think he’s not a starting left tackle, or why he needs to remain as a backup.
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There’s no doubt that AJ is a better left tackle.
I just wish he was more reliable.
 
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