All the Spring Practice talk has been about how the right-side of the OL will fall into place, with about four or five linemen auditioning for the two spots. Fryar and Montgomery seem to be the favorites for guard and tackle.
It is nice to have returning starters Donovan Jackson and Josh Simmons back on the left side. We'd like to believe those two will improve their play this season and remain healthy for the entire season: a possible 15-16 games. But, what if they regress and/or suffer injuries that keep them out for several games?
While five guys battle for playing time on the right side, who are the linemen battling for backup spots on the left side? Would Zen or Tegra, who are auditioning on the right side be leading candidates for playing time as backups on the left side?
The offensive linemen the last few seasons have stayed healthy and there have been few serious injuries. Are the coaches comfortable with having quality depth should 2 starters suffer injuries? With the right side starters (except for Fryar) in play, how would the line be juggled to get players 5, 6 and 7 ready to play.
It is nice to have returning starters Donovan Jackson and Josh Simmons back on the left side. We'd like to believe those two will improve their play this season and remain healthy for the entire season: a possible 15-16 games. But, what if they regress and/or suffer injuries that keep them out for several games?
While five guys battle for playing time on the right side, who are the linemen battling for backup spots on the left side? Would Zen or Tegra, who are auditioning on the right side be leading candidates for playing time as backups on the left side?
The offensive linemen the last few seasons have stayed healthy and there have been few serious injuries. Are the coaches comfortable with having quality depth should 2 starters suffer injuries? With the right side starters (except for Fryar) in play, how would the line be juggled to get players 5, 6 and 7 ready to play.
