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Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief
They could still view Taylor as the long term plan at LT, but that doesn't mean he can't play RT his first year. They are going to put the two best tackles on the field this year, and there's a very likely chance that's going to be Smith and Taylor. If Smith is healthy he's unquestionably the second best tackle on the roster as of now, and they're certainly not going to flip him and Taylor to the opposite sides they've been playing their whole careers just so they can have Taylor at LT. That would make little sense. You push off that plan to next year if need be after Taylor has a year in the system.
One way or another, we are going to have far better tackle play this year because you will either have Smith and Taylor out there, or Taylor will thrive at LT and Niang/Morris will ball out and end up as one of our 2 best tackles. This gives you many different options without having to force anything. It's a win-win move all around and we finally have depth at the position, which is so reassuring.
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If they view Taylor as their LT, he's going to play LT. They're not going to put him at RT for a year and then move him when Smith is gone.
Smith came here to provide depth and insurance, knowing that if he excels, he may get a chance to start.
Like you said, this gives them several options. But that's all it is right now - options.