Clabo, as of late.

Yeah, I posted that link and stats in another thread. Since his benching and the extra week off as a result, he has been much improved. Some of that is the changes to the blocking scheme as well as having a more athletic Brenner next to him at times as opposed to just Jerry. Clay is chipping at times as well.

Doesn't hurt that we're thru the toughest stretch of our schedule either. His biggest test will be when we face Buffalo again. Mario Williams embarrassed both him and Martin earlier this year. Let's hope he fares better this time.

 

It kind of begs the question of why it was the case. Clabo post-benching has played like we could reasonably expect him to.

 

True. Clabao was a very solid RT for several years in Atlanta. He obviously has the talent to get the job done. Why he struggled so badly early in the season is an interesting question.

 

Yeah, I thought he and Grimes where going to be really good signings. I guess I was right on one account.

 

His level of play over the last six games is what I expected. I don't know if he was injured, confused by the system or if the coaches did a poor job of giving him a good situation (play calls, scheme, etc.).

 

My guess is lack of practice time due to the new rules.

 

I can't help but think that Martin and Cogs being gone has something to do with the offensive line coming together. Could be the "after it, therefore because of it" logical fallacy, but it's a little too coincidental...

 

Martignito shenanigans affected the whole line, almost ruined us.

 

I watched all his reps in Atlanta last year and didn't think he had much, wasn't excited about the acquisition, apparently the last five games he's played well, what have you seen?

 

Is that stat a combination of both pass and run blocking? Cause I hardly ever see Clabo doing a particularly nice job in the run game. Much better in pass pro, imo.

 

Clabo > Columbo.

 

He's making it hard to decide priority.

I feel like remaking the entire line in one offseason is unlikely to bear immediate fruit. Its going to be interesting to see what we do.

You have a LT who may or may not be back, and either way needs a long term replacement due to age.

You have a street free agent playing like he belongs at LG. Is he flashing potential or just playing above his head so far? Is he a legitimate starter going forward?

You have Pouncey who some still feel is a better fit at RG but is our one long term player it seems.

You have Garner at RG. He's always shown flashes of being a passable player on the line. However noone would argue that we shouldnt explore upgrading.

Then as mentioned, Clabo at RT who is having an up and down year and coming on.

 

Since his benching, Clabo is +3.8 in pass protection, and -1.0 in run blocking.

 

I agree on fixing the oline in a year as gonna be tough. John Jerry is a free agent which brings up do we sign him despite poor to now mediocre play? Realistically both McKinnie and clabo are gone (maybe clabo returns but McKinnie already voided his option which tells me he doesn't plan to return as a first option) however if our gm and dawn aponte can work some magic and sign Eugene Monroe/ Brandon Albert at LT and Michael oher at RT with pouncey in the middle and a rookie guard in rounds 1 and 3 to battle with a resigned Jerry,garner,brenner for guard spots is a possibility. Wade smith is also a free agent but guards are generally easily drafted and can adjust, don't see the point in over paying for smith. Another possibility could be signing center Alex Mack from Cleveland and moving pouncey to guard which would create an incredibly talented and athletic center guard combo between Mack and pouncey.

 

Thankfully they signed Mckinnie! Maybe it was just a chemistry issue? He didn't Gell with Iggy or the Vagina? Huge change and that's the only difference.

 

Miami will still likely be pulling a Chicago and starting 4 new OL next season.

Problem is Turner may still be coaching them and Ireland might still be picking them.