Byron Bell Out for Season

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by Fry, May 24, 2016.

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  1. Dangermode

    Dangermode A New Era has Begun

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    Think we could coax Jake Long into signing in a backup/mentor roll for a year? Hell I'll take a 4 time pro bowl vet on the roster, even if he is 31.
     
  2. Clark

    Clark #ShoutboxAlley4Life

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    Currently- from his college tape- I'd say it's impossible. If he develops a better balance moving backwards, he could be a legit guard option. Right now however his pass pro is bad and he'd look about like Poutasi at tackle
     
  3. Clark

    Clark #ShoutboxAlley4Life

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    Poutasi was so good the second half the season at Guard, he got 7 whole snaps from games 8-11, and inactive to finish the year!

    Start em!
     
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  4. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    hes not being handed the job but hes in the mix thankfully

    Spain is even worse dude, dont get why you clown one but not the other
     
  5. Clark

    Clark #ShoutboxAlley4Life

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    I'm not clowning one, just the thought that Spain is instantly getting replaced by 'ol club foot after being the incumbent is hilarious.

    Everyone has completely written Spain off and that's just not the case. That's why I'm posting points.

    Most folks don't even realize it's Spain's job to lose. Yea there's "competition" - poutasi! But the fact he couldn't even find the field for the second half of the year is rather astonishing - BUT - he's the starter according to the masses

    Even some media outlets used poutasi as "reason" to claim or sign player X
     
  6. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Spain cant run block tho, hows that gonna work with a $6M/yr RB in the backfield?

    You saw Poutasi get exposed as a Tackle on the EDGE vs premier pass rushers. His lack of agility will get hidden at Guard..

    Thats why Im more in favor of him than Spain
     
  7. Jwill1919

    Jwill1919 Coach

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    One was drafted, one wasn't.

    Poutasi had 99% of his reps at RT. We were down to scraps toward the end of the year. Fresh start, may the best players play.
     
  8. Clark

    Clark #ShoutboxAlley4Life

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    Do you think the new GM cares about yester-years 3rd round bust? He's not married to the pick. Lol

    That argument is a bigger bust than Poutasi at RT lol
     
  9. kenny

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    I hope for the sake of the team that the best man starts. Weather that be Poutasi, Spain, or Tretola (Sure that's spelled wrong). I hope they give everyone an equal shot to prove they deserve to start. Let's be 100% honest; none of the 3 have a right to expect the job. None of them has played well enough to deserve it handed to them.

    I do not automatically assume Poutasi is trash because he was HORRIBLE at RT. The oline coach, assistant coach, & HC are most to blame for that mess. Poutasi shouldn't of ever been in position to start at RT to begin with. He never had traits that would make anyone, except those 3; believe he would thrive there. He needs to improve overall as an olinemen; but so do the rest. After his confidence was crushed by the coaches; they sat him the rest of the year. I hope he can make a come back & contribute. I AM NOT saying that I think he will. I am saying that it is possible. Playing inside is going to be his only option & should've been from the start. I don't see throwing away a 3rd round pick over 1 Very bad year.

    Spain had some decent plays & some bad ones in his limited starts. He did not do anything to lead me to believe he deserves to have the spot handed to him. If he earns it that is another story.

    Tretola is a 6th round rookie who has not played an NFL snap. More youth on the line is not exactly ideal. However, if he is the best player I say give him the job rookie or not.

    Have a real completion and let the best player start. The past shouldn't have anything to do with it.

    I really hope they find a vet to sign. Bell was not great; but he was not horrible, which unfortunately is a positive on this line based on last year. Leary out of Dallas has been floated. I would rather have an OT with OG ability. Anyway it goes; I want to see the best players on the field. Regardless of experience, the best blocker should be on the line.
     
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  10. dtm586

    dtm586 The Master Jedi

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