Putting all this crap aside lets focus on the state of the O-Line. It has been under performing all season, now two guys are gone, who are the quick fill ins, and what will the team do for the future?
Mckinnie-Garner-Pouncey-Jerry-Clabo. Only player we really have to worry about is McCoy. If they play the way they did last week, it shouldn't be a problem.
Yeatman is the next man up, fwiw I like his game, reminded me a bit of Garner in 09 when he came off of the bench and played 3 OL positions. After Yeatman though...roll the dice, Watkins has experience and has been here awhile Thomas is the 3rd rd pick who has done nothing, to me Watkins who can play Tackle and Guard makes the most sense. We did sign Arkin, do not know anything about him tbh.
Arkin was a 4th in 2011. He is probably as much a decent prospect as Thomas. Here is Ourlads' take on him back before the 2011 draft: Missouri State, 6047 302 5.34. Four-year starter who is a high effort player that is strong at the point of attack. Two-time team captain. Competitive in his play. Plays on his feet. Was rusty early in the Shrine practices but got better every day and played solid in the game. Pancaked Brandon Bair. Pulls and blocks on the run effectively. Long arms and big hands for the position. Works to finish and sustain his blocks. A natural guard for a run zone blocking team. Physical and intense in his play. Mentally tough to focus on his job. Can make mental adjustments on the move. Has the talent and natural ability to earn a roster position. He just needs technique work and to elevate his pro physical skills. OSR:32/49. Fourth/ fifth round. (A-33 3/4, H-10 3/8, BP-25, 10-1.88).
That was his college stuff though Mr C, not sure what sort of pro he has turned out to be. I'd really like to see Watkins get some run time, think he did not fit in Philly, he's been here two months and has the physical talent to succeed.
This was his 3rd season with the Boys and he's yet to play a regular season game. Unless you got to see him in the preseason his predraft scouting report is all we have.
Didn't Incognito go out early last game anyway, and Garner play solid? More Egnew/Sims/Clay help to come!
We saw an example of what it will look like on Thurday.There is not much of a dropoff when mediocre players replace mediocre players .
I just hope that they are motivated by all this to play well. Need Clabo to up his game. He obviously could in the past so not sure why he is struggling now.
