Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 5678891)

He doesn't have a mean streak. It's one of the most common criticisms in his scouting report from last year.

Furthermore, he's just better-suited to play on the left side and in space, either at LT or LG.

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2 (Post 5678911)

LT's and LGs don't have to be mean, but a RT does?

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 5678935)

He's not overly physical, which is generally a trait you want in a RT.

When it comes to brawn vs. finesse, he's more of a finesse player, hence the reason why he's better-suited to the left side of the line.

Originally Posted by kcbubb (Post 5678370)

Like I've said before, I still think the best option is trading down. But if we have to take the pick, I can understand their planning if they pick Monroe and I hope they are right about him and I assume that they have done their homework and received confirmation from their friend Al Groh that Monroe is an upgrade over Albert.

I think if we end up having two great tackles with Albert and Monroe, that we have a great problem to deal with in terms of getting value in a trade. That's like saying, "I don't enough time to count all my money." Good problem. Similar to the problem the cardinals are having with Fitz and Boldin. They have 2 great receivers, but have reaped the benefits for the last few years. I'm sure many people said that you don't take Fitz when you have Boldin.

And when you said:



I think that is pretty valuable. If we get 4 years of great o-line play and a lower first round pick as trade compensation for Albert, I think that is worth it when you consider our other selection options without trading.

I do still like Curry and I think he is a safe pick and that doesn't bother me, especially with our lack of depth at linebacker. I know a player like him is normally at about 10, but with this draft, I don't see any other options.

Hopefully we can trade down, but if we can't, I can be happy with either of those players.

Originally Posted by Mecca (Post 5679730)

If you believe in taking Monroe and the Chiefs do that the one thing that stands out above all else is you have to be committed to paying both of them, as long as you do that you can keep them both.

Originally Posted by bdeg (Post 5679744)

I don't know if I agree with that, Albert may have the pride/desire/skills to want to be on the left.

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 5678935)

He's not overly physical, which is generally a trait you want in a RT.

When it comes to brawn vs. finesse, he's more of a finesse player, hence the reason why he's better-suited to the left side of the line.

Originally Posted by Mecca (Post 5679762)

Yea well the franchise tag fixes that problem real fast...99% of guys could give a shit as long as they get paid.

Originally Posted by kcbubb (Post 5678066)

Monroe's got great feet. start the video at about 1:40.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiBfpUP4JTc

Originally Posted by milkman (Post 5681431)

I didn't say that I didn't like Monroe's footwork.

I do.

But Albert has better, quicker, more graceful feet.

I said it last year when I watched the combines that Albert had the best feet I've ever seen.

Originally Posted by eazyb81 (Post 5681452)

I'd say it's a push at best. Monroe has great feet, it's one his best traits.

In reality, Monroe and Albert are very similar.

Originally Posted by milkman (Post 5681473)

We'll have to disagre.

Monroe does have great feet, but his feet look choppy compared to Albert, who just glides.

As I said, I've never seen a man that size with the kind of fluid, graceful feet that he has.

Originally Posted by Mecca (Post 5679762)

Yea well the franchise tag fixes that problem real fast...99% of guys could give a shit as long as they get paid.