Development over the next few years of an OL that would keep me smiling
1. Now that we are certain that Powell has been granted a sixth year, meaning he will also be on the 2021 roster, I would like to see him play center and keep Crider at guard. I know that’s not the common projection, but that’s what I’d like to see because
3. I’d like to see Katic start at right guard, because the coaches say he’s ready and it sure would be fun to watch a continuously solidifying chemistry between him and Bedford wreaking havoc in the B1G East over the next two or three years.
4. I’d like to see Benson get his feet wet at guard this year, because I don’t think he will supplant either Jones or Bedford at tackle and I would like to see him take over left guard for Crider in 2021, before possibly switching to tackle in 2022 after Jones graduates. Oh, and if/when Benson moves to tackle, Feeney is going to be right there to take over the open guard spot. I can envision him becoming an absolute beast who not only breaks Wes Martin’s records in the weight room but also brings a bit more nastiness to the field.
5. I also think that Rafferty, Beery, Bradberry and Weaver will provide solid depth . . . and maybe Marozas, too, if he can ever get healthy.
6. And bring the other young guys along gradually.
1. Now that we are certain that Powell has been granted a sixth year, meaning he will also be on the 2021 roster, I would like to see him play center and keep Crider at guard. I know that’s not the common projection, but that’s what I’d like to see because
- ·my impression is that Powell is the more natural leader, vocally and otherwise,
- I think Knight is the heir apparent at center . . . eventually . . . but I would rather have him redshirt this year and back up Powell next year, and
- I’d prefer that Penix not have to develop chemistry with another new center in 2021 after Crider graduates.
3. I’d like to see Katic start at right guard, because the coaches say he’s ready and it sure would be fun to watch a continuously solidifying chemistry between him and Bedford wreaking havoc in the B1G East over the next two or three years.
4. I’d like to see Benson get his feet wet at guard this year, because I don’t think he will supplant either Jones or Bedford at tackle and I would like to see him take over left guard for Crider in 2021, before possibly switching to tackle in 2022 after Jones graduates. Oh, and if/when Benson moves to tackle, Feeney is going to be right there to take over the open guard spot. I can envision him becoming an absolute beast who not only breaks Wes Martin’s records in the weight room but also brings a bit more nastiness to the field.
5. I also think that Rafferty, Beery, Bradberry and Weaver will provide solid depth . . . and maybe Marozas, too, if he can ever get healthy.
6. And bring the other young guys along gradually.
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