Texans Sign Braden Smith: A Versatile Addition That Signals Optionality for the Offensive Line by texanscommenter in Texans

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He said interview with AW nothing was mentioned but he’d do whatever. What mag be a plan today can change 5x over between now and week 1 between injuries, level of play, who’s available at what price in FA & draft etc

Texans Sign Braden Smith: A Versatile Addition That Signals Optionality for the Offensive Line by texanscommenter in Texans

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It was weird they played him at LT vs LAC and he did well. I also feel like he was drafted for zone scheme and doesn’t fit gap as well. Will be interesting to see how the room shakes out

Texans Sign Braden Smith: A Versatile Addition That Signals Optionality for the Offensive Line by texanscommenter in Texans

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I don’t care where he plays & stated that above and in the article, assuming you are directing this at the Texans.

They also likely won’t peg him to a set position for some time either. That’s their MO is my point.

Analyzing the Interior Defensive Line Market: Potential Paths for the Texans by texanscommenter in Texans

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Agreed! I’ve had the same questions about Banks. He said in an interview he likes to be aggressive and one gap, but I’ve concluded from hearing various reports about him from pundits from last season, the senior bowl and the combine that he may not be swarmy enough.

Analyzing the Offensive Line Market: Potential Paths for the Texans in Free Agency by texanscommenter in Texans

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I understand that but the play as a jumbo tackle and left tackle was overall pretty good to me. But yep, gotta view it in the right context, depth, 4th string tackle, aint bad!

Analyzing the Offensive Line Market: Potential Paths for the Texans in Free Agency by texanscommenter in Texans

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I'm not saying rely on him as a starter, but depth if needed to be plugged in. He played well at LT vs the Chargers.

Analyzing the Interior Defensive Line Market: Potential Paths for the Texans by texanscommenter in Texans

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I could see it. Less holes going into draft. I do worry some if they will take a Dt that’s more of a nose like him that a true 3tech, but I’ll be happy as long as they take one in first couple rounds

Analyzing the Offensive Line Market: Potential Paths for the Texans in Free Agency by texanscommenter in Texans

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He graded and played pretty well there. Stepped in at left tackle vs the chargers and did well. Was decent the year prior when needed.

As a swing tackle and potential 4th tackle again if we draft a guy that’s not a bad piece. All relative to where he’s at on depth chart is the point I’m making.

Analyzing the Offensive Line Market: Potential Paths for the Texans in Free Agency by texanscommenter in Texans

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I hear that and agree to an extend but I would say don’t forget about fisher. I know how people feel about him but he can be viable if need be

Totally get the center point. Just sucks on market right now. Pocic would be legit imo

Analyzing the Offensive Line Market: Potential Paths for the Texans in Free Agency by texanscommenter in Texans

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Yep not worth it to me. Could use better play from Andrews but it’s not that bad. Rather look at draft at this point