[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by milkman

First, just a couple more thoughts on RT.

We are seeing more 3-4 defenses, which means that you not only have to have a guy at RT that is a downhill blocker, but you still need an athletic guy that can move his feet, cause he's going to be blocking blitzing LBs more often.

Guys like Merriman, who can kill you with speed and knock you on your ass will present real problems for RTs who aren't both strong and athletic.

Herb Taylor fits that bill.


As to center, I've said before that I like what Rudy Niswanger brings to the table.

He's a big strong guy, who also has the ability to move, and he was an academic All American, and since the center is the guy who makes the line calls, you need someone who has the intelligence to recognize what defenses are doing.

He's another of those guys that played a lot of games at the college level, who is now ready to make that step up.

I like him, though not as much as Taylor.

I think there's a possibility that there'll be a center taken today that'll push him for the spot, but I won't be surprised to see Niswanger win the spot.

nice take...I didn't even think about the OT v LB matchup....staying on the line theme...you think there is another DE out there to be had in the 3rd worth a starting job?