Colbert doesn't draft for need. They could have taken Hightower. They could have taken a WR or CB or another LB.

Therefore, prior to the draft the starting OL was something like:

Gilbert - Legursky - Pouncey - Foster - Colon

Wildly optimistic scenario that they were able to get two starting caliber linemen. So it should be interesting. But I think they screw around too much with "positional flexibility." That's led to a whole bunch of crap. They need continuity.

Most obvious move to me is Legs goes back to backup and DeCastro goes to LG. Gilbert stays where he played all of last season at RT. Foster stays put. Pouncey stays put.

Adams is the real deal at LT. It's his job to win. I just can't say for sure it happens immediately. That's why I'm going with:

?? - DeCastro - Pouncey - Foster - Gilbert

Mystery Man could be Scott, could be Adams, could even be Colon I guess.

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What I want and what the Steelers do sometimes don't line up.

I hate Colon too be honest and upfront

What I want...Colon cut

Adams
Decastro
Pouncey
Foster
Gilbert

I understand 2 rookies on the left side of the offensive line playing critical positions

By the playoffs you will have two seasoned vets.

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I agree 100%. Also, I sign Starks, when healthy, to be the backup swing tackle.

Coaching staff has proven over the years that they would rather a less talented vet on the field than a highly talented rookie who doesnt know the playbook. I don't see the rookies on the left side day one. Too critical. There are going to be rookie mistakes I'd rather Ben be staring them down instead of blindsiding him. I say put

Gilbert
Destro
MP
Colon
Adams

Although I really believe that Colon is a better guard than tackle. My hope is Adams comes in with the attitude that the job is his (a la Pouncey) and if we can get Ben to endorse that- we could see those cuts we want. Should Gilbert or Adams struggle, Colon is there to slide in bring on Foster and have Starks on speed dial. Leaving Essex holding the lineman version of a clipboard- a hogie sandwich and a diet soda. If Legs could LS it would be a dream scenario because we could eliminate specialty position and add another lineman.

Essex at LT is a real possibility too. He's done it numerous times and didn't lose the game, at least.

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Well, the coaches were wrong. Just like they were wrong about Colon/Starks./ Just like they were wrong about Colon/Adams. Just like they were wrong about Starks/Scott. This was a coaching staff that trotted out mother fucking Chris Kemoeatu for how many years?

Look, would I prefer a solid vet protecting Ben's blindside? Sure. Do we have a solid vet? Nope. Scott may be a vet, but that doesn't mean he'd do a better job protecting Ben's blindside. He may know what to do (though that is debatable) but he physically cannot do it.

I have no idea who the starting 5 will be, but I do know this:

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One thing I believe about Scott or Essex or whichever of those guys I think will start at LT is DeCastro will make them better. Plus they'll get help from RB and TE.

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Essex is not a capable starter and he's too valuable as a back up. He won't start in my opinion.

I like FC's most recent line.. a lot..

They surprised us by playing Pouncey at C as a rookie and cutting Hartwig. Maybe they'll surprise us again. It's not like DeCastro and Adams are two bums trying to beat out a pair of All Pros. Legursky is not a starting caliber LG and Gilbert is most likely destined for RT anyway. I would throw them into the mix and let them sink or swim. Then again, I don't get paid to make these decisions, nor am I held accountable, nor am I the least bit qualified... so....

Some more interesting news --

http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/129 ... kie-signed

I'm going to predict now that Adams and Gilbert will have an open competition for LT and Adams will win. Gilbert will be the swing tackle with Colon at RT. Gilbert takes over at RT next year and Colon is cut. Not impossible for him to win the job this year though.

This is the only combo that makes any sense to me and is what I've got pencilled in as my wish list.

I don't buy for even a fraction of a second that DD can't jump right in at LG. The guy went the freaking Stanford. He's got the smarts + physical tools.

I don't know enough bout oline play to state why LG is more important than RG. What I do know is over the past 30+ years of watching the game I've always heard LG was more important than RG and that the easiest position to fill along the line was RG. Freaking Darnell Stapleton did it for us in the SB.

That line of thinking originated somewhere so it must has some merit. I'm rolling with that till I hear a logical reason to the contrary. DD should be starting LG immediately as the position was by far our biggest hole. Legs back where he belongs as back-up G/C.

Has Gilbert ever played LT? Was he being moved there because he REALLY projects there or because Starks is damaged goods and they had no other plan? If he hasn't played there it will be a learning process for him as well. That puts Adams at LT. It's his natural position and he's said to have the size & feet for it.

Foster at RG.

Gilbert at RT.

Might not happen this year but this is what our line should be.

Two problems, Colon is viewed differently by the team than the fans and will be given a spot AND the team won't start two rookies next to each other.

So we get Gilbert at LT.

If its me I put Colon at RG and let him fight it out with Foster.

Adams, DD, Pouncey, Colon, Gilbert

That line could actually be pretty damn good.

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