Rufus T Firefly Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 For the second week in a row, I've been fairly encouraged by the youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Love love the way Willie Smith has played the first half vs JPP. He is proving that he is at least a quality backup, and I wouldn't be surprised if we start him at RT next year. He looks good today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsoe Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Without our 3 best linemen this line is performing well. I'm not sure if it was Smith's fault on the JPP sack, but he had no one to block on that play. (maybe he wasn't supposed to block JPP and the FB) Other than that it looks like we do have some solid depth at Oline moreso than most initially thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 For someone who was barely active before last week, and never saw the actual field when he was, Willie Smith is staking a serious claim for a part of our future. Depth or otherwise. Hurt's looking like a good depth keeper with each passing week too. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus T Firefly Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Without our 3 best linemen this line is performing well. I'm not sure if it was Smith's fault on the JPP sack, but he had no one to block on that play. (maybe he wasn't supposed to block JPP and the FB) Other than that it looks like we do have some solid depth at Oline moreso than most initially thought. Brown isn't one of our 3 best OL, imo. The sack was clearly a blown assignment by somebody. Even if it was Smith, I'm not as worried by a rookie missing a call as I would be by him just being beaten. So not discouraged by that play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm0409 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 good to see the good write up's on willie smith thus far. I think his done great. I thought I was going to see some negative post that it was his fault when Pierre Paul got the sack on Rex Grossman. I think Rex should of been aware of the blitz and kicked it outside to N. Paul. So far I like Willie though. Montgomery got bulldozed on one play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Didn't get to watch the game, just listened to the audio feed. But they were sure dumping praise on our OL. And considering how many substitutes we've got in there, that's got to be some serious good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Other than Willie Smith being abused by Pierre Paul a few times, another excellent performance by the OL. It is VERY encouraging to see the young backups play this well. Palumbus had the sole penalty, and it's the first time I've heard his name called other than to tell me he's in the game. (ONE penalty!!!!! Against the giants DL. These guys may be young and they may be backups, but damn if they didn't play like vets roday.) Gents and Ladies, we have encouraging signs here. And not the usual imaginary crap we've seen in the past in which we try to fabricate positives out of overall negative performances. These young players are playing like a team, all across the roster. They are disciplined and smart. They've been better and better every week for a month now, and I am (as usual) optimistic for the future. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Pablo Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I think Polumbus might be a keeper. I'm really encouraged by the depth we're gonna have along the line next year. I'd still draft a couple of interior lineman and sign another OT for competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martytheman Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Other than Willie Smith being abused by Pierre Paul a few times, another excellent performance by the OL.It is VERY encouraging to see the young backups play this well. Palumbus had the sole penalty, and it's the first time I've heard his name called other than to tell me he's in the game. (ONE penalty!!!!! Against the giants DL. These guys may be young and they may be backups, but damn if they didn't play like vets roday.) Gents and Ladies, we have encouraging signs here. And not the usual imaginary crap we've seen in the past in which we try to fabricate positives out of overall negative performances. These young players are playing like a team, all across the roster. They are disciplined and smart. They've been better and better every week for a month now, and I am (as usual) optimistic for the future. ~Bang There's quite a bit of good things to look forward to. The offensive line has actually played BETTER than it did with our "stars" Maurice Hurt, 7th round Willie Smith, UDFA Tyler Polumbus, UDFA Will Montgomery 7th round Chris Chester, 2nd round For this group of guys to completely STONE a giants defense featuring guys like JPP, Umenyoira and Tuck, is an amazing accomplishment. Plus they've been able to run block fairly well. If these are the skins BACKUPS, they will be in good shape in the future (assuming they can continue to perform) *eta Hell I wouldn't be upset if they managed to unseat some of the "starters" (namely JB and if he doesn't pick it up when he comes back, CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Paint Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 This is great seeing our oline play well with the young guys. Our oline seems to have better depth than we thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraveWarrior Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 It would be nice to see these youngsters develop into solid backups, or maybe even see one or two of them become starters. Depth on the line obviously needs to be addressed this offseason, but maybe we aren't as far off as it originally seemed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 It would be nice to see these youngsters develop into solid backups, or maybe even see one or two of them become starters. Depth on the line obviously needs to be addressed this offseason, but maybe we aren't as far off as it originally seemed. I don't know that depth on the line needs to be addressed this offseason. i think we're seeing these youngsters develop into solid backups and maybe even a starter or two. I advocate always bringing in linemen, but I don't think the need is so desperate anymore. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Polumbus has looked better than Brown at RT and Smith has done really well given he has been thrown in the deep end. There was not a ton of running room today but Rex had time, not least because we committed to running the ball even though the Giants played 8 in the box a lot to stop the run. Very encouraging performance even if only to suggest we have better depth than we thought especially at tackle. Polumbus might be earning at least the ability to compete for the starting RT gig next offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetimmysmith Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 So far I like Willie though. Pirates supporting Pirates I like it when someone from ECU makes it to the big show. HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieskin Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 i saw the game here downunder, and i was very impressed with the team as a whole Gano kicked all his goals the Offence was brilliant and the defence was also brilliant i love the way that no one gave up. they made the giants score they didnt just let them score allinall the whole team gets an A+ from me and as for the play calling i am giving ther coaching staff and A+ too it has taken the team this long to play well as a team but i am so excited for next season it cant come around quick enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbellcooleyconnection Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 hats off to the o-line today !!! Polombus can take jamal browns spot at rt for good please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm0409 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Pirates supporting PiratesI like it when someone from ECU makes it to the big show. HTTR! I will support, but if the guy stinks I'll say it so as well Im glad he played well thought. Un-drafted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I like Smith at LT. I'd start him there next year and slide Williams to LT. Keep Polombus as backup and cut Brown(he makes too much $ to be a backup). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acuratl1984 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I like Smith at LT. I'd start him there next year and slide Williams to LT. Keep Polombus as backup and cut Brown(he makes too much $ to be a backup). I would say.. lets see how he do going forward. I don't think the coaching staff is ready to give up on Trent at LT. But it is good to know if say Trent decides to smoke up again, we have a decent backup for him . With another draft and good Free agency our OL depth should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgjk9 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Id say we keep Trent at LT next yr..he looked great in his last 2-3 games. Maybe KL can come back 100% (hopefully) and be our LG...monty is OK at C...chester has been OK too but i think we need another guard, probably a starter on either side. Definitely need a different RT from JB but maybe Willie Smith can be that RT. I think his future is brighter than Polumbus'...though I could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Willie Smith! Very happy our backups held up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Rey Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I was very encouraged by the line play, but it's a very small sample size of this group playing together. I get that they basically neutralized one of the best defensive lines in football, but I think most of these guys will just end up being solid depth. We absolutely still need to address the line in the draft and get as many young bodies in here to come in and grow together as we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsTillIDie Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Have to rewatch the game and pay specific attention to the line, but it's also great that Chris Chester finally seems to be coming on. Just like with Kory Lichensteiger last year, he looked mostly awful for more than half a season until something's "clicked." Maybe it's not playing next to Jamaal Brown, who knows. But if we can add Chris Meyers as our big free agent signing at center and draft a right tackle in the 2nd or 3rd or 4th round, I think the group up front will be as strong as its been since the '05 line Williams, Lichensteiger, Chris Meyers, Chester, 2/3/4 Draft Pick, Willie Smith, Montgomery, Polumbus, Hurt, Free Agent (?) The right tackle prospects seem to be pretty bare in free agency. With the way Polumbus and Smith are playing, I'm not sure we'll even need to add another player there outside of the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Willie Smith! Very happy our backups held up well. Same here. Pleasantly surprised by the way they have fought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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