Thoughts on kicking Levitre to RT?

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  1. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    We're clearly in need of improved LG & RT play, last year Andy Levitre gave up 6 sacks, and 21 hurries, which is pretty bad but still not as bad as Michael Oher (who is now gone as you may know).

    Levitre is noticeably agile for a 300 pounder, and while making close to $7M in 2015 Levitre is paid like a Tackle, so why not plug him in at RT? IDK whether he's in our teams future plans but with a weak free agency the market for Tackles isn't there, and personally if we're stuck with Levitre in 2015 I feel much better letting him block the right side where our QB can see the pressure coming..

    Also, Right Tackles get smaller less talented competition coming their way, Levitre struggled mightily vs bigger DT's, he could play with 260lb DE's and LB's.

    It will be far easier replacing a Guard than a Tackle this draft, and you wouldn't have to burn up your top picks doing it.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. LANGSTER

    LANGSTER Pro Bowler

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    That is not a bad idea at all, cannot be much worse than last year
     
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  3. RTH

    RTH Meh...

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    Stopped reading after "kicking Levitre".

    YES!
     
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  4. RavensShallBurn

    RavensShallBurn Ruck the Favens

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    No.

    Kick him to the curb.
     
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  5. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Thats cool too, but I think we're scared off by the cap hit we'd take. And I actually think based on his skill-set he could play RT effectively.
     
  6. CheeseheadTitan

    CheeseheadTitan Pro Bowler Tip Jar Donor

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    Depends on what you mean by "RT"....would Roll Tide take him in? If so I am good with that but we should check with him first.

    If you mean Right Tackle, I think we should kick him further away than that.
     
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  7. edward nigma

    edward nigma Starter

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    He is kinda small for a RT. Might as well give it a shot, we have nothing to lose.

    Honestly, I would try to restructure Levitre and Griffith's contracts. If Levitre doesn't restructure, cut him (after June 1st). He would actually be a very good swing player for the interior of the o-line. Either way bring in competition for both players.
     
  8. JR1980

    JR1980 Pro Bowler

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    I know where we can kick him Brave.................
     
  9. Titanup1982

    Titanup1982 All-Pro

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    How is he too small to play RT?
     
  10. HeadOnASwivel

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    I'd rather kick him to the curb.
     
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