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Originally Posted by htismaqe
Oh I don't disagree.
The most likely scenario remains that Smith is just a backup and not a starter at all. But sure, if he clearly emerges at the best LT on the team, start him and put Taylor at RT. I just don't think he'll end up being the best LT on the team.
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I think the odds are better that Niang demonstrates that he CAN'T start at RT than they are that Smith demonstrates he's a clearly better option at LT.
Either situation yields the same outcome, though - Smith at LT and Taylor at RT. Because ultimately even last year's clearly compromised version of Smith could still pass protect. I'm not all that convinced Niang can play at all. So if Niang struggles, even if Smith doesn't 'bounce back' - the best 5 probably still has Smith at LT and Taylor at RT.
Niang controls these outcomes just as much as Smith or Taylor do, IMO.