04-27-2018, 10:53 PM
Haven't been closely following the draft, but I'm hoping someone can explain this gem from SI:
"37. Indianapolis Colts—G Braden Smith
Drafting a once-in-a-generation guard like Quenton Nelson in the first round was befuddling given Indianapolis’s endless list of needs on defense. (In terms of three-down players, every position except Malik Hooker’s free-safety spot and Quincy Wilson’s corner spot could use an upgrade.) Taking another guard, despite having Jack Mewhort on the roster? Perplexing beyond comprehension. Either Mewhort or Smith will move to right tackle. Theoretically, Andrew Luck will be better protected than ever, but the best way to protect Luck is to install more quick-strike passes, not hope his new blockers can keep him clean.
GRADE: D-"
So, a quality oline is not important if the team just called quick passing plays. Stunning insights from Sports Illustrated.
"37. Indianapolis Colts—G Braden Smith
Drafting a once-in-a-generation guard like Quenton Nelson in the first round was befuddling given Indianapolis’s endless list of needs on defense. (In terms of three-down players, every position except Malik Hooker’s free-safety spot and Quincy Wilson’s corner spot could use an upgrade.) Taking another guard, despite having Jack Mewhort on the roster? Perplexing beyond comprehension. Either Mewhort or Smith will move to right tackle. Theoretically, Andrew Luck will be better protected than ever, but the best way to protect Luck is to install more quick-strike passes, not hope his new blockers can keep him clean.
GRADE: D-"
So, a quality oline is not important if the team just called quick passing plays. Stunning insights from Sports Illustrated.
Free Phogge!!!! And no, crimson doesn't refer to the Tide.