Breaking News Titans sign OG Saffold

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by titanfanatic, Mar 12, 2019.

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  1. Gut

    Gut Pro Bowler

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    Dude, you can't really say Spain was trash but we shouldn't be excited about replacing him with one of the best in the league who also is coming from the same system.

    If the interior OL was a big problem last year - and it was, you should be excited to not only fill a hole but fill it with a VERY good player. And most will not be watching Saffolds, but hopefully they are watching the benefits of his talent by watching DH getting yards before anyone even makes contact. A successful and consistent run game is what this offense is all about!

    I know that guys who play OG or OC are 'failed' OT's...but who cares? We aren't asking him to play OT and even with two good OT's, our interior OL killed the consistency of our run game with really hurt the offense.

    One problem fixed AND upgraded!!!

    NEXT!
     
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  2. abc2330

    abc2330 Pro Bowler

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    You bring up a good point. Saffold comes from a ZBS. There really isn't a more perfect fit for our OL than him.
     
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  3. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    I've acknowledged that it's a benefit having him. I just wouldn't say hes the player anyone had their eyes set on getting. For 3 months we've all offered a name of a free agent wed like, not once did I see Saffolds name being brought up.

    Good signing for obvious reasons, just not anything anyone was "wishing" for.
     
  4. abc2330

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    I think that's because of our investment in the rest of the OL, and the way we've handled the interior the past few years. I thought we'd be more likely to draft one than sign.
     
  5. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    I think we overlooked the Guards in FA cause the majority of the ones that were due to be FA's were pretty crappy. This FA has been WR/defensive heavy so thats where our focus was.

    But talk about being heavily invested on the O-Line. The Titans now have the 2nd highest payroll for the O-Line. If Marcus cant get it done now, forget about him.
     
  6. Scarecrow

    Scarecrow All-Pro

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    No one gets excited about OG play, even if we brought in the best one in the league. Its just a boring position, its like buying top of the line tires for your car.
     
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  7. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    I was actually going to use that exact analogy lol. Guards are like a set of tires. Without them youre going nowhere far. And when you drive places youre never thinking about your tires, but you obviously need them.
     
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  8. Tricky

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    This has been my status for 3 months and I only updated Z Smith to Houston once Houston was cut.
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    So yea... I was wishing for Saffold.
     
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  9. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Well ok then, so we have one fan with the foresight to name Saffold. Glad you got a guy you wanted.
     
  10. Broken Arrow

    Broken Arrow Just a Fan....

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    wilkins wont get to the 2nd
     
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