Summary: Junior entry and three year starter from Highland Springs, Virginia. First team All ACC in 2019 as the team’s starting left tackle. Becton has played on both sides of the line and could project to either in the NFL. His game very much depends on the elite length and upper body explosion that can take over a one on one battle right away. Becton is rare physical force who gets movement at both the point of attack and in space the second he comes in contact with the defender. His issues are partially technique-based which, in theory, can be corrected but there are also movement issues. It can be hard for a player at his height to adjust with balance and precision and even his length can’t hide those issues in pass protection. His sometimes-inaccurate hands aren’t backed up by other physical attributes and techniques which gives him a rather large buyer-beware label. Boom or bust prospect who turns 21 just days prior to the draft.
*I don’t expect a guy this big to move like Tyron Smith from DAL, I get it. Yes, guys with this kind of length and width can get away with movement issues. Yes, I have been wrong a couple of times in recent years about mammoth tackles. All that in mind, I am placing a first round grade on Becton but I don’t think he is a top 10 pick for NYG, certainly not the guy I want at 4. Do I see NYG pursuing him? Sure. He is huge and explosive, he can be a dominant force in the running game, and he isn’t even 21 years old yet. There are a couple medical red flags that need to check out however. If a guy who weighs 360-380 pounds comes into the league with any injury red flag, I would be more worried than usual. Throw in some more red flags centering around his willingness to work and grind, I just don’t want to take the risk but I can see why some wouldn’t mind going for it. This is a rare specimen who has some quality tape.
Summary: Junior entry and three year starter from Highland Springs, Virginia. First team All ACC in 2019 as the team’s starting left tackle. Becton has played on both sides of the line and could project to either in the NFL. His game very much depends on the elite length and upper body explosion that can take over a one on one battle right away. Becton is rare physical force who gets movement at both the point of attack and in space the second he comes in contact with the defender. His issues are partially technique-based which, in theory, can be corrected but there are also movement issues. It can be hard for a player at his height to adjust with balance and precision and even his length can’t hide those issues in pass protection. His sometimes-inaccurate hands aren’t backed up by other physical attributes and techniques which gives him a rather large buyer-beware label. Boom or bust prospect who turns 21 just days prior to the draft.
*I don’t expect a guy this big to move like Tyron Smith from DAL, I get it. Yes, guys with this kind of length and width can get away with movement issues. Yes, I have been wrong a couple of times in recent years about mammoth tackles. All that in mind, I am placing a first round grade on Becton but I don’t think he is a top 10 pick for NYG, certainly not the guy I want at 4. Do I see NYG pursuing him? Sure. He is huge and explosive, he can be a dominant force in the running game, and he isn’t even 21 years old yet. There are a couple medical red flags that need to check out however. If a guy who weighs 360-380 pounds comes into the league with any injury red flag, I would be more worried than usual. Throw in some more red flags centering around his willingness to work and grind, I just don’t want to take the risk but I can see why some wouldn’t mind going for it. This is a rare specimen who has some quality tape.
I feel sorry for him, but was leery of taking him because of his size, and think I said so at the time. I worry that OTs that tall could have back problems because it can be harder for them to continually bend over and get in the stance required for an OL. Their size may also make it harder for them to get out of their stance quickly enough to deal with speed rushers, especially around the edge. It's almost as if they need a second or so to "unfurl" themselves. Defenders can also get underneath their pads and push them off balance because their size means they have a high center of gravity.
I really thought Gettleman was going to draft this guy. Hard to believe there's a mistake out there he didn't make, but at least we dodged this bullet.
Summary: Junior entry and three year starter from Highland Springs, Virginia. First team All ACC in 2019 as the team’s starting left tackle. Becton has played on both sides of the line and could project to either in the NFL. His game very much depends on the elite length and upper body explosion that can take over a one on one battle right away. Becton is rare physical force who gets movement at both the point of attack and in space the second he comes in contact with the defender. His issues are partially technique-based which, in theory, can be corrected but there are also movement issues. It can be hard for a player at his height to adjust with balance and precision and even his length can’t hide those issues in pass protection. His sometimes-inaccurate hands aren’t backed up by other physical attributes and techniques which gives him a rather large buyer-beware label. Boom or bust prospect who turns 21 just days prior to the draft.
*I don’t expect a guy this big to move like Tyron Smith from DAL, I get it. Yes, guys with this kind of length and width can get away with movement issues. Yes, I have been wrong a couple of times in recent years about mammoth tackles. All that in mind, I am placing a first round grade on Becton but I don’t think he is a top 10 pick for NYG, certainly not the guy I want at 4. Do I see NYG pursuing him? Sure. He is huge and explosive, he can be a dominant force in the running game, and he isn’t even 21 years old yet. There are a couple medical red flags that need to check out however. If a guy who weighs 360-380 pounds comes into the league with any injury red flag, I would be more worried than usual. Throw in some more red flags centering around his willingness to work and grind, I just don’t want to take the risk but I can see why some wouldn’t mind going for it. This is a rare specimen who has some quality tape.
I feel sorry for him, but was leery of taking him because of his size, and think I said so at the time. I worry that OTs that tall could have back problems because it can be harder for them to continually bend over and get in the stance required for an OL. Their size may also make it harder for them to get out of their stance quickly enough to deal with speed rushers, especially around the edge. It's almost as if they need a second or so to "unfurl" themselves. Defenders can also get underneath their pads and push them off balance because their size means they have a high center of gravity.
Depends on how athletic they are. Jonathan Ogden was 6'9" and certainly had a great career.
Summary: Junior entry and three year starter from Highland Springs, Virginia. First team All ACC in 2019 as the team’s starting left tackle. Becton has played on both sides of the line and could project to either in the NFL. His game very much depends on the elite length and upper body explosion that can take over a one on one battle right away. Becton is rare physical force who gets movement at both the point of attack and in space the second he comes in contact with the defender. His issues are partially technique-based which, in theory, can be corrected but there are also movement issues. It can be hard for a player at his height to adjust with balance and precision and even his length can’t hide those issues in pass protection. His sometimes-inaccurate hands aren’t backed up by other physical attributes and techniques which gives him a rather large buyer-beware label. Boom or bust prospect who turns 21 just days prior to the draft.
*I don’t expect a guy this big to move like Tyron Smith from DAL, I get it. Yes, guys with this kind of length and width can get away with movement issues. Yes, I have been wrong a couple of times in recent years about mammoth tackles. All that in mind, I am placing a first round grade on Becton but I don’t think he is a top 10 pick for NYG, certainly not the guy I want at 4. Do I see NYG pursuing him? Sure. He is huge and explosive, he can be a dominant force in the running game, and he isn’t even 21 years old yet. There are a couple medical red flags that need to check out however. If a guy who weighs 360-380 pounds comes into the league with any injury red flag, I would be more worried than usual. Throw in some more red flags centering around his willingness to work and grind, I just don’t want to take the risk but I can see why some wouldn’t mind going for it. This is a rare specimen who has some quality tape.
I feel sorry for him, but was leery of taking him because of his size, and think I said so at the time. I worry that OTs that tall could have back problems because it can be harder for them to continually bend over and get in the stance required for an OL. Their size may also make it harder for them to get out of their stance quickly enough to deal with speed rushers, especially around the edge. It's almost as if they need a second or so to "unfurl" themselves. Defenders can also get underneath their pads and push them off balance because their size means they have a high center of gravity.
Depends on how athletic they are. Jonathan Ogden was 6'9" and certainly had a great career.
I really thought Gettleman was going to draft this guy. Hard to believe there's a mistake out there he didn't make, but at least we dodged this bullet.
Tough loss for the Jets.
Allegedly Jason Garrett was the one who pounded the table for Thomas according to the twitter leaks.
Summary: Junior entry and three year starter from Highland Springs, Virginia. First team All ACC in 2019 as the team’s starting left tackle. Becton has played on both sides of the line and could project to either in the NFL. His game very much depends on the elite length and upper body explosion that can take over a one on one battle right away. Becton is rare physical force who gets movement at both the point of attack and in space the second he comes in contact with the defender. His issues are partially technique-based which, in theory, can be corrected but there are also movement issues. It can be hard for a player at his height to adjust with balance and precision and even his length can’t hide those issues in pass protection. His sometimes-inaccurate hands aren’t backed up by other physical attributes and techniques which gives him a rather large buyer-beware label. Boom or bust prospect who turns 21 just days prior to the draft.
*I don’t expect a guy this big to move like Tyron Smith from DAL, I get it. Yes, guys with this kind of length and width can get away with movement issues. Yes, I have been wrong a couple of times in recent years about mammoth tackles. All that in mind, I am placing a first round grade on Becton but I don’t think he is a top 10 pick for NYG, certainly not the guy I want at 4. Do I see NYG pursuing him? Sure. He is huge and explosive, he can be a dominant force in the running game, and he isn’t even 21 years old yet. There are a couple medical red flags that need to check out however. If a guy who weighs 360-380 pounds comes into the league with any injury red flag, I would be more worried than usual. Throw in some more red flags centering around his willingness to work and grind, I just don’t want to take the risk but I can see why some wouldn’t mind going for it. This is a rare specimen who has some quality tape.
I feel sorry for him, but was leery of taking him because of his size, and think I said so at the time. I worry that OTs that tall could have back problems because it can be harder for them to continually bend over and get in the stance required for an OL. Their size may also make it harder for them to get out of their stance quickly enough to deal with speed rushers, especially around the edge. It's almost as if they need a second or so to "unfurl" themselves. Defenders can also get underneath their pads and push them off balance because their size means they have a high center of gravity.
Depends on how athletic they are. Jonathan Ogden was 6'9" and certainly had a great career.
He was 318 pounds
Everything I have read on his weight says he played at 345 pounds. But I was more referring to AcidTest's statement on height and recoiling out of his stance.
It's an interesting debate. Wirfs has had the benefit of just slipping into a pretty well-oiled machine. Wills had a real strong 1st year in a much better offensive scheme than the NYG, but he seemed to regress a litte in Y2. Thomas has had a tougher road compared to those two, with multiple OCs and line coaches and, after the injuries, barely a trace of offensive line competence among anyone lining up to the right of him last year. I really like his dedication and intelligence.
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Thomas is the best of that bunch of OTs drafted that year
Yeah, if we're talking strictly LT that's different. But Bill's response was to the tackle class in general–it's hard to say Thomas would still be the first one off the board if they re-did the draft today.
That's not to say Thomas can't wind up the best of the bunch. It's still early. I just think right now, if we're talking about the tackles in general, it has to be Whirfs.
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but I think Wirfs is one of the top five OLs, regardless of position, in the game. He's got Canton written all over him. I don't differentiate anymore between LT and RT. Too many good edge players line up on both sides. So, having a great RT is a huge asset.
but I think Wirfs is one of the top five OLs, regardless of position, in the game. He's got Canton written all over him. I don't differentiate anymore between LT and RT. Too many good edge players line up on both sides. So, having a great RT is a huge asset.
Thank you. I feel like I'm going crazy here. Whirfs, to me, seems to be one of the top tackles in the league right now. I don't think he's missed a snap. He was a 1st team all-pro last year.
I get that Brady is going to make his tackles look good because of how good and aware HE is, but think Whirfs is getting knocked down way too many pegs here simply because he's played on the right side in TB.
I think Thomas made some really good strides last season and is primed to put it together this year. I just don't know how you can take Thomas over Whirfs today.
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On other hand, both he and the Jets could use this time to have him significantly change his eating habits and have him return next year weighing 300 lbs. and ready to play some football. Chance of this happening? Oh, about zero.
A shame really. The guy has some talent but injuries are taking a toll
Either he takes the season and offseason to re-invent himself or his career is done. Some if not all his problems can be blamed on his size and maybe lack of motivation. He needs to focus on his issues.
Nice sentiment. I’m figuring you won’t lose any sleep though.
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I wanted him on the Giants, but glad they dodged that injury bullet. I was legit rooting for him, really sorry to see this.
Nice sentiment. I’m figuring you won’t lose any sleep though.
I'm figuring you're not a lot of fun in real life
He's the best left tackle from the group.
Mekhi Becton / Louisville / 6’8 – 364
Grade: 82
Summary: Junior entry and three year starter from Highland Springs, Virginia. First team All ACC in 2019 as the team’s starting left tackle. Becton has played on both sides of the line and could project to either in the NFL. His game very much depends on the elite length and upper body explosion that can take over a one on one battle right away. Becton is rare physical force who gets movement at both the point of attack and in space the second he comes in contact with the defender. His issues are partially technique-based which, in theory, can be corrected but there are also movement issues. It can be hard for a player at his height to adjust with balance and precision and even his length can’t hide those issues in pass protection. His sometimes-inaccurate hands aren’t backed up by other physical attributes and techniques which gives him a rather large buyer-beware label. Boom or bust prospect who turns 21 just days prior to the draft.
*I don’t expect a guy this big to move like Tyron Smith from DAL, I get it. Yes, guys with this kind of length and width can get away with movement issues. Yes, I have been wrong a couple of times in recent years about mammoth tackles. All that in mind, I am placing a first round grade on Becton but I don’t think he is a top 10 pick for NYG, certainly not the guy I want at 4. Do I see NYG pursuing him? Sure. He is huge and explosive, he can be a dominant force in the running game, and he isn’t even 21 years old yet. There are a couple medical red flags that need to check out however. If a guy who weighs 360-380 pounds comes into the league with any injury red flag, I would be more worried than usual. Throw in some more red flags centering around his willingness to work and grind, I just don’t want to take the risk but I can see why some wouldn’t mind going for it. This is a rare specimen who has some quality tape.
Not that the Jets really had penciled in Becton for guaranteed quality play/starter, but they better hope their Ts hold up.
Mekhi Becton / Louisville / 6’8 – 364
Grade: 82
Summary: Junior entry and three year starter from Highland Springs, Virginia. First team All ACC in 2019 as the team’s starting left tackle. Becton has played on both sides of the line and could project to either in the NFL. His game very much depends on the elite length and upper body explosion that can take over a one on one battle right away. Becton is rare physical force who gets movement at both the point of attack and in space the second he comes in contact with the defender. His issues are partially technique-based which, in theory, can be corrected but there are also movement issues. It can be hard for a player at his height to adjust with balance and precision and even his length can’t hide those issues in pass protection. His sometimes-inaccurate hands aren’t backed up by other physical attributes and techniques which gives him a rather large buyer-beware label. Boom or bust prospect who turns 21 just days prior to the draft.
*I don’t expect a guy this big to move like Tyron Smith from DAL, I get it. Yes, guys with this kind of length and width can get away with movement issues. Yes, I have been wrong a couple of times in recent years about mammoth tackles. All that in mind, I am placing a first round grade on Becton but I don’t think he is a top 10 pick for NYG, certainly not the guy I want at 4. Do I see NYG pursuing him? Sure. He is huge and explosive, he can be a dominant force in the running game, and he isn’t even 21 years old yet. There are a couple medical red flags that need to check out however. If a guy who weighs 360-380 pounds comes into the league with any injury red flag, I would be more worried than usual. Throw in some more red flags centering around his willingness to work and grind, I just don’t want to take the risk but I can see why some wouldn’t mind going for it. This is a rare specimen who has some quality tape.
I feel sorry for him, but was leery of taking him because of his size, and think I said so at the time. I worry that OTs that tall could have back problems because it can be harder for them to continually bend over and get in the stance required for an OL. Their size may also make it harder for them to get out of their stance quickly enough to deal with speed rushers, especially around the edge. It's almost as if they need a second or so to "unfurl" themselves. Defenders can also get underneath their pads and push them off balance because their size means they have a high center of gravity.
Tough loss for the Jets.
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I wanted him on the Giants, but glad they dodged that injury bullet. I was legit rooting for him, really sorry to see this.
Nice sentiment. I’m figuring you won’t lose any sleep though.
I'm figuring you're not a lot of fun in real life
And here I am thinking a forum of informative, albeit perpetually miserable north-easterners would be the perfect place for a cynic like me.
He’s already the best.
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Mekhi Becton / Louisville / 6’8 – 364
Grade: 82
Summary: Junior entry and three year starter from Highland Springs, Virginia. First team All ACC in 2019 as the team’s starting left tackle. Becton has played on both sides of the line and could project to either in the NFL. His game very much depends on the elite length and upper body explosion that can take over a one on one battle right away. Becton is rare physical force who gets movement at both the point of attack and in space the second he comes in contact with the defender. His issues are partially technique-based which, in theory, can be corrected but there are also movement issues. It can be hard for a player at his height to adjust with balance and precision and even his length can’t hide those issues in pass protection. His sometimes-inaccurate hands aren’t backed up by other physical attributes and techniques which gives him a rather large buyer-beware label. Boom or bust prospect who turns 21 just days prior to the draft.
*I don’t expect a guy this big to move like Tyron Smith from DAL, I get it. Yes, guys with this kind of length and width can get away with movement issues. Yes, I have been wrong a couple of times in recent years about mammoth tackles. All that in mind, I am placing a first round grade on Becton but I don’t think he is a top 10 pick for NYG, certainly not the guy I want at 4. Do I see NYG pursuing him? Sure. He is huge and explosive, he can be a dominant force in the running game, and he isn’t even 21 years old yet. There are a couple medical red flags that need to check out however. If a guy who weighs 360-380 pounds comes into the league with any injury red flag, I would be more worried than usual. Throw in some more red flags centering around his willingness to work and grind, I just don’t want to take the risk but I can see why some wouldn’t mind going for it. This is a rare specimen who has some quality tape.
I feel sorry for him, but was leery of taking him because of his size, and think I said so at the time. I worry that OTs that tall could have back problems because it can be harder for them to continually bend over and get in the stance required for an OL. Their size may also make it harder for them to get out of their stance quickly enough to deal with speed rushers, especially around the edge. It's almost as if they need a second or so to "unfurl" themselves. Defenders can also get underneath their pads and push them off balance because their size means they have a high center of gravity.
Depends on how athletic they are. Jonathan Ogden was 6'9" and certainly had a great career.
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Thomas is the best of that bunch of OTs drafted that year
He’s already the best.
Whirfs would probably like a word.
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Thomas is the best of that bunch of OTs drafted that year
He’s already the best.
Whirfs would probably like a word.
He can have as many words as he likes from right tackle where he’ll soon be surpassed by Evan Neal.
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Thomas is the best of that bunch of OTs drafted that year
He’s already the best.
Whirfs would probably like a word.
He can have as many words as he likes from right tackle where he’ll soon be surpassed by Evan Neal.
He was a first-team all-pro last year. Thomas is better than him just because he's a left tackle? Not sure I'm following your logic here.
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Mekhi Becton / Louisville / 6’8 – 364
Grade: 82
Summary: Junior entry and three year starter from Highland Springs, Virginia. First team All ACC in 2019 as the team’s starting left tackle. Becton has played on both sides of the line and could project to either in the NFL. His game very much depends on the elite length and upper body explosion that can take over a one on one battle right away. Becton is rare physical force who gets movement at both the point of attack and in space the second he comes in contact with the defender. His issues are partially technique-based which, in theory, can be corrected but there are also movement issues. It can be hard for a player at his height to adjust with balance and precision and even his length can’t hide those issues in pass protection. His sometimes-inaccurate hands aren’t backed up by other physical attributes and techniques which gives him a rather large buyer-beware label. Boom or bust prospect who turns 21 just days prior to the draft.
*I don’t expect a guy this big to move like Tyron Smith from DAL, I get it. Yes, guys with this kind of length and width can get away with movement issues. Yes, I have been wrong a couple of times in recent years about mammoth tackles. All that in mind, I am placing a first round grade on Becton but I don’t think he is a top 10 pick for NYG, certainly not the guy I want at 4. Do I see NYG pursuing him? Sure. He is huge and explosive, he can be a dominant force in the running game, and he isn’t even 21 years old yet. There are a couple medical red flags that need to check out however. If a guy who weighs 360-380 pounds comes into the league with any injury red flag, I would be more worried than usual. Throw in some more red flags centering around his willingness to work and grind, I just don’t want to take the risk but I can see why some wouldn’t mind going for it. This is a rare specimen who has some quality tape.
I feel sorry for him, but was leery of taking him because of his size, and think I said so at the time. I worry that OTs that tall could have back problems because it can be harder for them to continually bend over and get in the stance required for an OL. Their size may also make it harder for them to get out of their stance quickly enough to deal with speed rushers, especially around the edge. It's almost as if they need a second or so to "unfurl" themselves. Defenders can also get underneath their pads and push them off balance because their size means they have a high center of gravity.
Depends on how athletic they are. Jonathan Ogden was 6'9" and certainly had a great career.
He was 318 pounds
Tough loss for the Jets.
Allegedly Jason Garrett was the one who pounded the table for Thomas according to the twitter leaks.
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Thomas is the best of that bunch of OTs drafted that year
He’s already the best.
Wirfs is a better player but he also plays RT so it is fair to say that Thomas is the best LT from that class.
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Thomas is the best of that bunch of OTs drafted that year
He’s already the best.
Wirfs is a better player but he also plays RT so it is fair to say that Thomas is the best LT from that class.
Wirfs also has Brady at QB. He makes a lot of OL look better than they are.
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From 2020:
Mekhi Becton / Louisville / 6’8 – 364
Grade: 82
Summary: Junior entry and three year starter from Highland Springs, Virginia. First team All ACC in 2019 as the team’s starting left tackle. Becton has played on both sides of the line and could project to either in the NFL. His game very much depends on the elite length and upper body explosion that can take over a one on one battle right away. Becton is rare physical force who gets movement at both the point of attack and in space the second he comes in contact with the defender. His issues are partially technique-based which, in theory, can be corrected but there are also movement issues. It can be hard for a player at his height to adjust with balance and precision and even his length can’t hide those issues in pass protection. His sometimes-inaccurate hands aren’t backed up by other physical attributes and techniques which gives him a rather large buyer-beware label. Boom or bust prospect who turns 21 just days prior to the draft.
*I don’t expect a guy this big to move like Tyron Smith from DAL, I get it. Yes, guys with this kind of length and width can get away with movement issues. Yes, I have been wrong a couple of times in recent years about mammoth tackles. All that in mind, I am placing a first round grade on Becton but I don’t think he is a top 10 pick for NYG, certainly not the guy I want at 4. Do I see NYG pursuing him? Sure. He is huge and explosive, he can be a dominant force in the running game, and he isn’t even 21 years old yet. There are a couple medical red flags that need to check out however. If a guy who weighs 360-380 pounds comes into the league with any injury red flag, I would be more worried than usual. Throw in some more red flags centering around his willingness to work and grind, I just don’t want to take the risk but I can see why some wouldn’t mind going for it. This is a rare specimen who has some quality tape.
I feel sorry for him, but was leery of taking him because of his size, and think I said so at the time. I worry that OTs that tall could have back problems because it can be harder for them to continually bend over and get in the stance required for an OL. Their size may also make it harder for them to get out of their stance quickly enough to deal with speed rushers, especially around the edge. It's almost as if they need a second or so to "unfurl" themselves. Defenders can also get underneath their pads and push them off balance because their size means they have a high center of gravity.
Depends on how athletic they are. Jonathan Ogden was 6'9" and certainly had a great career.
He was 318 pounds
Everything I have read on his weight says he played at 345 pounds. But I was more referring to AcidTest's statement on height and recoiling out of his stance.
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It's an interesting debate. Wirfs has had the benefit of just slipping into a pretty well-oiled machine. Wills had a real strong 1st year in a much better offensive scheme than the NYG, but he seemed to regress a litte in Y2. Thomas has had a tougher road compared to those two, with multiple OCs and line coaches and, after the injuries, barely a trace of offensive line competence among anyone lining up to the right of him last year. I really like his dedication and intelligence.
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Thomas is the best of that bunch of OTs drafted that year
He’s already the best.
Whirfs would probably like a word.
Becton weighed 363 at his combine and has played 375+ so far
That's not to say Thomas can't wind up the best of the bunch. It's still early. I just think right now, if we're talking about the tackles in general, it has to be Whirfs.
Wirfs also has Brady at QB. He makes a lot of OL look better than they are.
Correct which is why I would not argue with anyone claiming that Thomas is the best.
If so, we’ll see how he does there.
If not, then the comparison is Wills and AT.
Tough break for this young man.
If so, we’ll see how he does there.
If not, then the comparison is Wills and AT.
No Wirfs is still at RT. Donovan Smith is Tampa's LT.
The tallest OT that had such a great career in NFL history.
Thank you. I feel like I'm going crazy here. Whirfs, to me, seems to be one of the top tackles in the league right now. I don't think he's missed a snap. He was a 1st team all-pro last year.
I get that Brady is going to make his tackles look good because of how good and aware HE is, but think Whirfs is getting knocked down way too many pegs here simply because he's played on the right side in TB.
I think Thomas made some really good strides last season and is primed to put it together this year. I just don't know how you can take Thomas over Whirfs today.
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Thomas is the best of that bunch of OTs drafted that year
He’s already the best.
Wirfs is a better player but he also plays RT so it is fair to say that Thomas is the best LT from that class.
Wirfs also has Brady at QB. He makes a lot of OL look better than they are.