re: IOL Josh Thompson commits to LSU!!!

Great news. Still need another tackle imo

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Guard or tackle here?

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He has played both, so it will depend on the development of the younger guys. It’s good picking up a guy capable of playing either. I think he’ll start at RT, but with the hopes that Davis or Curne push him inside like Emery Jones did to Frazier.

Sounded like from some they want him at guard. But he has flexibility to be used where needed most. He will start somewhere. I will guess rg

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So you want to send all the young linemen scurrying to the portal and be right back in the same position next year? I’d much rather let the next batch of talent grow into the role. They will have 3 experienced guys on the line. At least 2 of the young guys should be capable of stepping up.

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I don't have a problem letting guys grow into positions. If that's the case people need to stop talking about winning a natty then(crazy talk)

And we will see what Kelly and Davis think of these players by what else they do. They seemingly want to add another tackle. So that will be 3 starters. Maybe some of the younger guys just aren't ready at tackle.

I’ll trust the coaches evaluation on the younger players as far as being ready. Hopefully they will have a better idea after seeing how they performed in bowl practice and the game. I’m personally all for bringing in as much experience as possible and letting the cream rise to the top. Really think the experienced center we brought in will make a huge difference and really help the younger guys out with protections and all if that’s the route they choose to go. Feel we are in a much better spot now going into next season than we were a month ago. Doing a really good job of stockpiling a more talented team across the board especially at positions of need. Now we just get to see if the transfers pan out and gel with the team. Health is always a huge key to successful teams as well which you can’t predict or prepare for other than stacking as much depth as you can which we are doing.

I think you missed we signed the center from VT

Yeah, didn't realize he's a center. Good deal.

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