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Prediction on Andrew Thomas' first game

KingBlue : 9/14/2020 5:52 pm

Does he show why he was the first OT off the board?
Is he effective opening holes for Saquan?
Does he handle the high end speed and talent of TJ Watts?

Does he struggle and ruin the game?
Does he step up and dominate?

I think he will step up and be the stud we hoped for. Of course, I am in the minority. Reading BBi all week, it is clear the majority think he will have his ass handed to him and will not be up to the task.

I think his pedigree will show and he will be better than most suspect.

I think he'll be fine

armstead98 : 9/14/2020 5:57 pm : link

But the Steelers will get some pressure on his side.

Hoping he's a force in the run game and holds his own in pass pro

Way Too Early, But I’ll Play

Trainmaster : 9/14/2020 6:00 pm : link

1 false start
1 holding penalty
2 sacks given up
A few confused / awkward plays raising concerns

Multiple key blocks springing Barkley
A few impressive blocks and displays of foot speed and strength raising expectations

Or a typical high first round pick up and down game

Unless he is peak Ogden Week 1

Mike in NY : 9/14/2020 6:01 pm : link

The usual group of BBI will proclaim him a bust and we should have traded down.

Pain

George from PA : 9/14/2020 6:01 pm : link

But seriously, as a rookie ....he will have his ups and downs.

He should not look overmatched....Georgia is a big time program...playing against top talent.

Baldy loved the way Becton played yesterday

jeff57 : 9/14/2020 6:09 pm : link

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He should have his toughest game all season already..

Danny Dimes : 9/14/2020 6:15 pm : link

Dupree and TJ Watt is the best duo edge rushers, this game all depends on how good our offensive tackles can hold them off.

Yesterday, DL’s

Daniel in MI : 9/14/2020 6:25 pm : link

Seemed to have an advantage. OL have had limited to no live fire. He’s a rookie. Limited camp. No preseason. Going against a stud D. It’s a huge trial by fire. I hope they help him, and I hope he holds up well. I expect some struggles, and we should no overreact to one game. (Unless he’s good, then get the gold jacket sized up tomorrow.)

RE: Yesterday, DL’s

AcidTest : 9/14/2020 6:27 pm : link

In comment 14970321 Daniel in MI said:

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^This.

Garrett will help him

Lines of Scrimmage : 9/14/2020 6:37 pm : link

early on. Use his strengths. Exceptional down blocker. Help with chips. Stay with the run game with controlled passing. He will get better as the game goes on.

I think that he will give up a sack to Watt

Jay on the Island : 9/14/2020 6:38 pm : link

but play relatively well for his first game. That won't stop the usual handful of posters from declaring him a bust.

We Might See A Lot Of Kaden Smith

Trainmaster : 9/14/2020 6:55 pm : link

as a second TE on the left side to help / chip for Thomas. Engram off the LOS in more of a Jimmy Graham type set.

Watts

Canton : 9/14/2020 7:06 pm : link

Is licking his chops