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omahacolt

01-05-2020 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JAFF (Post 150631)

They didnt need to, they had Castonzo. And they did put Smith at G , but moved him to T because neither Clark or Hague could handle the RT spot.

Ok, I was thinking it would be easier to find a G than a top LT in the draft or free agency

Of course it is easier to find a guard. That doesn’t mean a good guard should just move to LT

JAFF	01-05-2020 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc (Post 150647)

Nelson has made all pro each of his first two years. Moving him to a new position would be insane.

And how does it work when a team doesnt have a sound left tackle?

I appreciate his skills in his first two years. He could be the John Hannah for this team. He is one of the most athletic limen in the NFL.

The thread is about the possible loss of Castonzo. Colts are looking for a QB and now maybe a LT. I’m not sure having a great RG will be that beneficial if the LT plays like tony ugoh

JAFF	01-05-2020 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by omahacolt (Post 150649)

Of course it is easier to find a guard. That doesn’t mean a good guard should just move to LT

Jake Scott was a good guard. Nelson is an exceptional guard, with exceptional athletic ability

Maniac

01-05-2020 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JAFF (Post 150631)

My point is that when they put Smith at tackle, they didn't choose to put Nelson there instead, and that was for a reason.

Oldcolt

01-05-2020 05:23 PM

Nelson isn't going anywhere, at least I hope not. Having him in the middle where he uses his athletic ability to help out and, more importantly, he keeps the pocket from collapsing. He is a guard and a great one at that. Don't mess with what is working for this team.

JAFF	01-05-2020 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HoosierinFL (Post 150524)

No, Nelson cannot play tackle. But I do believe that Clark can fill in. We've tried him at RT and it didn't work out, but I believe he is more naturally suited to LT and he's looked better on that side in the limited time he's been needed there.
For now I'm not worried about him.
Besides, even though Haeg and Clark never looked all that great (not bad, just not great) in their 1st and 2nd years, both are veterans now and might have actually learned a lot behind the scenes and we just haven't had an opportunity to see it because we haven't needed to call on them in the games.
I remain optimistic about both of them.

Clark wasnt active for the last half of the season

JAFF	01-05-2020 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by omahacolt (Post 150649)

Of course it is easier to find a guard. That doesn’t mean a good guard should just move to LT

He’s one of the best lineman in the NFL. He maybe one of the best athletes on the team

YDFL Commish

01-05-2020 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JAFF (Post 150653)

Actually Braden Smith is much more athletic than Nelson. His measurables were off the charts for being drafted as a guard.

Butter

01-06-2020 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JAFF (Post 150690)

He’s one of the best lineman in the NFL. He maybe one of the best athletes on the team

He is on his way to being one of the best guards of all time, you leave him there and build the line around him.

Brylok

02-25-2020 12:42 PM

Zach Keefer has reported that Castonzo will be returning to the Colts next year. That's a big relief, but he's obviously pondering retirement and his eventual replacement needs to be drafted/found in advance. Nice to have him back for at least an additional year.

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