TJJackson Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 15 hours ago, membengal said: hopkins has never been an adequate guard. it's a bad idea. STOP. actually, he had several games where it became clear he might actually be a better player at OG, so no, this statement stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Bengal Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 neither hopkins or spain, who i might add cost us the chance to win the superbowl should be allowed anywhere near this team. 1 live game does not a disaster make when 4 of the 5 starters were not playing anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 If Spain or Hopkins represent an improvement over Carman (which shouldnt be hard, given what he showed preseason game 1) and Volson then I see no reason to not bring one or the other back Right now, OLG is a serious weak link Spains play last year did get weaker as the season wore on, but by midseason I'd hope Volson would be ready to take over. Hopkins finished last year strong and would not only solidify us at OLG but would also provide us a much better backup option at OC than we currently have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted August 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 The last time Hopkins took a snap in the NFL at G was 2018: https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerh/hopk01250.html NO answer to G depth involves Trey Hopkins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 just gonna disagree, Mem, and leave it at that I know D'Ante has been dealing with a back problem the last few days but honestly I hadnt heard a peep about him all training camp. Anyone have any intel on D'Ante aside from his current back issue? also, I thought he was going to compete for backup OLT but I am hearing its backup ORT instead. Hes an OLT, so wtf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 4 hours ago, TJJackson said: Anyone have any intel on D'Ante aside from his current back issue? He’s a Gemini. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted August 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 He's on the rehab field. He's still their first choice at 4th T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 Carman or Volson will be fine. The entire line is better. Carman by all TC reports has improved and had a rough outing against Arizona. Volson showed promise. I understand this is the last unsettled position on the offense so it gets attention but it is not the failure point its being made out to be. I would like to see more reps from the starting unit but on paper they got improvements across the board and you aren't trying to plug in an unproven guard next to a young LT with Bobby Hart and what ever bottom tier player at RG/RT. Spain was a street FA before and after the Bengals playing next to Williams can't be overlooked. Carman has not given up a sack in the NFL and playing next to RR was decent. Also played in the AFC Champ game and it didn't fall apart. It can easily be seen as fine tuning the LG spot vs. saving Joe Burrow from the Titanic. Lack of reps and depth are the two main concerns, because the tackle depth is suspect. So if LC can't go then yes it would be nice to know more about LG. They better be ready because Pittsburgh will rush the passer and you end up with a 4 sack day and a loss all this blow back after Arizona will look like a cool breeze in comparison. Then you got to go try to win in Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted August 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 Jeebus - the appendix did rupture (I was thinking this was way more serious than simple appendicitis). can’t believe he’s back already. Burrow is unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 15 hours ago, COB said: He’s a Gemini. thank god I got some relevant intel from someone COB for forum MVP and first ballot forum hall of fame :-) once his back heals up, can he start mulching your front flowerbeds? or will our former OL coach handle that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 7 hours ago, membengal said: He's on the rehab field. He's still their first choice at 4th T. Id rather see him and adeniji be the sole number 2 at one but not both spots Let one get the majority of their of reps on the right, and the other get the majority of their reps on the left I'd prefer DAnte on the left and Adeniji on the right and Fred, m'man, please come home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted August 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 Prince is the backup at LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted August 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 As for LG - hear that podcast growling was instructive - Dehner said on Monday Volson with the 1s. Hill got first crack with 2s at LG and THEN Carman got second crack with 2s at LG… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AMPHAR Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 Hill taking LG reps is interesting. Could a trade happen? A year ago they shopped Jordan. Actually traded Billy Price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 hour ago, membengal said: Prince is the backup at LT. ah well, thats unfortunate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 hour ago, membengal said: As for LG - hear that podcast growling was instructive - Dehner said on Monday Volson with the 1s. Hill got first crack with 2s at LG and THEN Carman got second crack with 2s at LG… that seems about right given how he made 3rd string DLs look like pro bowlers I can see the practice squad as a possibility, and wouldnt be shocked if he was released but there are 3 more weeks to evaluate him, and I am sure they will take all of that time at the bare minimum to do so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 Is it just you and me talking now, Mem? we need a witty quip or two from COB or one of the Brits (Scots?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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membengal Posted August 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, TJJackson said: Is it just you and me talking now, Mem? we need a witty quip or two from COB or one of the Brits (Scots?) well...also Amphar but you are not seeing his posts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 I'm not thrilled about the joint practice coming up with the Rams. Why them of all teams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, Stripes said: I'm not thrilled about the joint practice coming up with the Rams. Why them of all teams? At a guess, $$$$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted August 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 No - Rams are opponent for last pre-season game and are happy to fly out early for these. Practices are closed to public so it isn't a money angle. Obviously ZT and McVey are friends and approach practices similarly so I am guessing they think this will mesh well especially since McVey won't play his starters in actual pre-season games either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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