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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks
* I'd like to know why it is that Stephenson couldn't then slide inside to the massive RG hole, and be very good there after a full offseason of work.
I'm not "trying to force" Lewan on you... we're just talking here. Of course, Stephenson has been decent showing what he's got at OT... but has he been so impressive that sliding in wouldn't be beneficial to the offense? After watching all the games closely over the year, I'd say he's not at all beyond reproach.
Best 5 on the field, right? His (DS) best spot probably is at OT.. but if Lewan can be every bit as good at RT... and Stephenson can be a good replacement for the hole at RG.. then maybe you have an OL that can progress well together by September... and you have another good option at OT in case of injuries. The knocks I read here or there state that (when a prospect) DS needed to get stronger. Can anyone say that after years in an NFL program, he did not?
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Because, as it has been stated, Stephenson is a natural offensive tackle. He's got extremely long arms, quick feet, a very good kick step and the athleticism to quickly pick up and react to smaller pass rushers moves. Wasting that skill set by moving him inside is, frankly, stupid.
And he's better than Lewan.
If you draft Lewan, he's better suited to move inside than Stephenson is.
You are drafting Lewan to be your RG versus putting him outside and Stephenson inside.