2025 NFL Free Agency and Draft: IOL

[MaroonBells]

Marcus Wehr is a BULLY on the offensive line.

Highly productive player. 0 sacks allowed, 8 pressures allowed in 3 seasons.

Dominated at Shrine Bowl and was snubbed at the Combine. Played RG and RT for Montana State.

Early day 3 grade. Will outperform his draft stock. Buy now!

Only two things come out of Montana State: steers and queers.

Hey watch it, bitch! I went to Montana State. Go Cats!

[JustInTime]

Hey watch it, bitch! I went to Montana State. Go Cats!

   

And? lol.

[JustInTime]

Rose.

The other two options aren’t feasible.

[MaroonBells]

Rose.

The other two options aren’t feasible.

I don't think we can expect Jurgens to be ready to start. Vikings might be high on him, but he was a 7th rounder for a reason. Zabel isn't really an option because he'll likely go between 20 and 40, and with bigger needs at CB, DT and RB the Vikings would be fools for taking a guard there.  

Doubtful the Vikings will be able to replace all three of the IOLs. I think at best, we keep one, sign one top free agent and one cheaper, aging bridge player like Scherff or Zeitler and back him up with a mid-round draft pick.

[supafreak84]

Rose.

The other two options aren’t feasible.

Definitely Rose, but I'm also giving Jurgens every opportunity to start at center next year and I'm also looking to sign a low risk, high upside young player like Jedric Wills (I've seen a 3 million a year projected contract) who also can play left tackle until Darrisaw is healthy and ready. Ideally;

LT- Darrisaw
LG- Wills
C- Jurgens
RG- Trey Smith
RT- ONeill

Brandel, Bradbury, Rouse is your initial depth.

[MaroonBells]

Definitely Rose, but I'm also giving Jurgens every opportunity to start at center next year and I'm also looking to sign a low risk, high upside young player like Jedric Wills (I've seen a 3 million a year projected contract) who also can play left tackle until Darrisaw is healthy and ready. Ideally;

LT- Darrisaw
LG- Wills
C- Jurgens
RG- Trey Smith
RT- ONeill

Brandel, Bradbury, Rouse is your initial depth.

Interesting about Wills. Not sure if he's an upgrade for us, but that is the kind of player we should be looking for. 

But speaking of Browns, there's talk they may trade or release Joel Bitonio, who would be the best left guard this team has had since Hutch. Also don't think Bradbury would come back as depth. If he loses his starting job I think they'd just trade or release him for the same reason Ingram won't be back: too much money on the bench.

[supafreak84]

Interesting about Wills. Not sure if he's an upgrade for us, but that is the kind of player we should be looking for. 

But speaking of Browns, there's talk they may trade or release Joel Bitonio, who would be the best left guard this team has had since Hutch. Also don't think Bradbury would come back as depth. If he loses his starting job I think they'd just trade or release him for the same reason Ingram won't be back: too much money on the bench.

I always thought going into the draft that year, Wills was going to be a right tackle or someone who kicked inside to guard. His body type is that of a guard (6'4"/315). The big knock is he's been limited to just 12 games the last two seasons due to injuries, but he is a former top 10 pick and still just 25 years old.  He is not going to break the bank to sign and if he stays healthy you could get a big return like the Eagles did with Mechi Beckton. The fact that he has experience and gives you an option as a temporary left tackle would be huge for the Vikings.

[NorseFeathers]

Chiefs just slapped a franchise tag on G Trey Smith.

Over-the-cap projects OL franchise tag to be just over $25m. Chiefs only have about $8m in cap space before tagging Smith.

[supafreak84]

Chiefs just slapped a franchise tag on G Trey Smith.

Over-the-cap projects OL franchise tag to be just over $25m. Chiefs only have about $8m in cap space before tagging Smith.

Well Damn. That certainly muddies the waters. Not sure how the Chiefs can keep paying guys

[JustInTime]

Monheim is the other Day 3 iOL I mocked the most. No one else close. I guess Kwesi is reading my emails.