Scud's Studs (Week 14 vs. Patriots)

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Kyle, great game called today. It's amazing how when the OL provides decent blocking and Rex plays like an NFL QB you seem to be a better coach. Reality is that Kyle is a damn good coordinator and when we have the talent at the right positions we will see days like today a little more often.

Mike, for the 2011 draft class. We saw a glimpse of what's possible from this class once they mature. Kerrigan didn't have his best game but we've seen plenty from him to know what we have. Jenkins and Hankerson showed flashes in limited action. Helu & Royster have shown well. Gomes, Paul, Hurt and Neild have all played well in their roles and above draft slot. Smith played decently and we can get to see what he's got over the next 3 weeks.

That's exactly right. Willie Smith just might be our future RT, I like him a lot, Hurt is getting better too, although he struggled today.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

That's exactly right. Willie Smith just might be our future RT, I like him a lot, Hurt is getting better too, although he struggled today.

Honestly, Hurt and Smith are no better long term than backups probably but that's fine. That is what we've sorely lacked for years, young, quality depth. Hurt hasn't embarrassed himself since he's been in the lineup. He's played like a rookie late round pick. Same can be expected of Smith. If he shows well over the next 3 games, we can go into 2012 comfortable with young depth on the OL which we haven't had forever.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Honestly, Hurt and Smith are no better long term than backups probably but that's fine. That is what we've sorely lacked for years, young, quality depth. Hurt hasn't embarrassed himself since he's been in the lineup. He's played like a rookie late round pick. Same can be expected of Smith. If he shows well over the next 3 games, we can go into 2012 comfortable with young depth on the OL which we haven't had forever.

Put it this way, Smith is already better than Locklear and I bet he's also better than Brown. I don't see Brown or Locklear here next year, as for Smith I've been following him since training camp and he seems to be a solid sleeper FA pickup.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Put it this way, Smith is already better than Locklear and I bet he's also better than Brown. I don't see Brown or Locklear here next year, as for Smith I've been following him since training camp and he seems to be a solid sleeper FA pickup.

Hopefully this will be a lesson for the front office. Don't go trading away anymore draft picks for damaged goods.