Based on the results posted online, I think left guard scored the weakest with Wilkinson starting, so maybe plugging somebody else in there and giving them a chance to see how they do would be the way to go. But definitely Hayes needs to have something else figured out with him.
Who on the roster will be better at LG than Wilkinson? I think he's the best of a very bad bunch right now. Wouldn't mind throwing Gaines in there and seeing what he has though.
No idea...I'm just saying if players need to be shuffled around, LG is where I'd try them before RG.
Ah, I didn't read your text in the full context intended. Right now on the depth chart Elfein is already the backup center with Gaines 3rd string, so you could theoretically try Gaines anywhere at this point and see what sticks.
Just looked at the Depth Chart on the official Cardinals site and it shows Gaines at Center #2. What am I missing?
The current depth chart means almost nothing. Versatility on that OL is what the Cardinals are emphasizing. Listening to a recent interview with Elflein, he said he‘s not slotted anywhere specific on that OL. He can and will play either guard spot & C. I’m curious to see what they do with Jones. He’s only a T, so he doesn’t add the versatility that many in the OL room possess.
Gaines getting 2nd reps is what mattered. We will see if that continues.
Ah, I was looking on ESPN. Not sure if/how quickly they will move to have a rookie displace Daley on the depth chart, but certainly hoping this happens!
I think I would agree with this. He started really poorly, but played well in the 4th quarter IIRC.
That’s not saying much. The 4th quarter is usually a bunch of scrubs and UDFA’s
It's something.
He was playing right next to Josh Jones and the rest of the 2nd team OL the entire time. He was no worse than any other 2nd teamer outside of Beachum.
It's not nothing.
Confused with your take on Beachum. Was Beachum better or worse than the others?
He is really good vs 2nd team players. Beachum was the best IMO but he should be IMO. He doesn't seem to get much push in the run game but that could be projecting from his regular season reps.
