With Andy Heck and Eugene Chung as offensive line coaches, I think that these guys are going to really get some solid schooling in terms of NFL technique and procedures. In addition, having a real quarterback will help immensely. (And Reid himself was an offensive line guy.)
Stephenson has the best skill set and athletic/physical ability of anyone on this line. He's absolutely prototype for the tackle position and, imo, if he stuck around for his senior season, he'd easily have been a first round selection. Pioli sucked dog nuts in terms of how he ran and managed the team, but I think he absolutely stole Justin Houston and Don Stephenson in the draft.
If Stephenson pays attention to the coaching he'll receive this season, he's got the potential to be an absolute monster.
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