downbeat87 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Lorenzo Alexander busted his balls for us last year and deserves a bit more mention when it comes to our line depth issues. If he goes to just o-line next year... we have a bit more depth than people might think. Him along with drafting Albert in the first round should and would wrap up our Oline situation. no faneca or signings. him and albert = a lot more than enough talent for the buges and a lot more depth for the team. HTTR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I agree. Alexander could become a future solid starter at guard whenever Randy Thomas leaves I hope the staff takes advantage of him. Guys like him help build the foundation of an o-line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 :snore: :drool: I'm sorry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#21Taylor4Ever Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I said this all last year, Alexander is a hidden gem on our team. He could definitely start at guard for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 They say he is short and has short arms. I would rather draft a guy like Albert and keep Lorenzo doing what he does. I loved watching him on crack backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downbeat87 Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 sorry were not talking about CJ! stay asleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuels Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I like Alexander alot but if you go back in watch the games where he did play he was very raw and unimpressive at the point. He was struggling has a tackle eligible in short yardage againest De's. He also seemed smallish, in my honest opinion i think he has a very hard time making this team has a FT guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I gained all kind of respect when he kept trucking without his helmet in the Titans game. Outside of his heart though, dude is a solid contributer. All he does is take advantage of the opportunity given and as a result, he succeeds. We should defintely give him more PT and allow him to earn his spot on the starting line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 No doubt we need to keep him around for solid OL depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Lorenzo makes a good extra tackle for Goal Line situations but not much else :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972FAN Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I have to agree, he seemed a bit unpolished, his roles were mainly a extra big body to block on short yardage/goal line situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxpunk2006 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 He seems to have the heart for it and the coaches love him but I'm not prepared to rely on him to become starting quality. I would personally love a OG early in the draft this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyounker44 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I really think we should keep Alexander flexible and continue to use him on both sides of the ball for now. We need to get back to using our players to there special skills which we got away from with saunders. I agree we need to draft a lineman but lets not limit Alexander just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbill1952 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 The man has heart. But he is definitely a work in progress. I agree we definitely keep him around, but we need a solid OG and someone who can backup or emerge as the center of the future while providing depth now. Projects are great when you think the future,as in 2 or 3 years, but we need OL help now. Albert or Chilo for OG, and then with the next pick, get Steve Justice of Wake Forest for Center. Justice can move to guard in an emergency and he's not projected to go until the third round, even though he appears to be the most complete center in the draft. Drafting two OL is a youth movement and a commitment to an improved offense. Drafting one OL is too little. Drafting OL past the 4th round is too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Alexander is not going to make it as a guard. Bugel hinted as much, when he said Alexander doesn't have any ballast. Bugel likes wide-bodies with big butts, who can drive block. Alexander is not that big for a guard. Alexander could make it as a 300 lb. blocking TE, which is big for that position, but small for a guard. But going to a west coast offense, I dont know if they will use him for that anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattGeorge85 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Bugel likes big butts Someone had to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaught76 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Forget the O-line. He has proven his versatility, why not consider making him Sellers backup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVCChairman Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I hope we keep him around, he's a good guy and he plays hard. He does what he's asked an does it at 100% no matter what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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