Who will be our Right Tackle?

[mysticsoto]

People seem to assume it's going to be Walker, but I really think Pennington and maybe even Butler are going to put up a serious fight for the starting position:

From Chris Brown's blog:

PENNINGTON LOOKING FIT: Bills OT Terrance Pennington looked like he's firmed up some since last season. He came in a little soft last year, but looks like he's toned his body up this offseason. He said he's been working hard in the weight room.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

If that is the case maybe Walker would be a guard. I guess we will see in the next couple months!

[BILLSROCK1212]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

you know with the money we payed him you'd think he'd be our starter but I think he could be more of a situational player

[RockStar36]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

IMO, Walker will start.

I think that the coaches saw something in him that we didn't. In all the interviews I've seen it looked like they were really high on his abilities.

[casdhf]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

If Walker has agility problems and difficulty with speed rushers, he should slide inside to guard.

[Night Train]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

If that is the case maybe Walker would be a guard. I guess we will see in the next couple months!

Despite being 6-8, he's played guard and supposedly has enough knee bend to play effectively. If so, our lineup is set.

Preston looks like a good bench warmer on his best day.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

you know with the money we payed him you'd think he'd be our starter but I think he could be more of a situational player

25 Million for situational players..

1st round draft picks for rotational/situational DT's.

That's what medicority is all about.

F that.. for $25 million he better be starting without a doubt. There shouldn't even be a discussion at OBD about who may start..

The way things are looking now he may have to catch a couple of passes and play some cover two as well.

[BILLSROCK1212]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

25 Million for situational players..

1st round draft picks for rotational/situational DT's.

That's what medicority is all about.

F that.. for $25 million he better be starting without a doubt. There shouldn't even be a discussion at OBD about who may start..

The way things are looking now he may have to catch a couple of passes and play some cover two as well.

i understand but ppl get crazy contracts to play in big situations

[patmoran2006]

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Dude..

He' starting....... That contract. he better.

If he goes out and sucks big fat donkey **** like every Raider fan in America thinks he will do; then maybe down the line u cut your loss and get him out.. But from day one, he BETTER be the starter with that contract.

[BILLSROCK1212]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

Dude..

He' starting....... That contract. he better.

If he goes out and sucks big fat donkey **** like every Raider fan in America thinks he will do; then maybe down the line u cut your loss and get him out.. But from day one, he BETTER be the starter with that contract.

i agree.....but dude there is a training camp for a reason and he could get beat out there

[casdhf]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

The way I see it, competition makes everyone better. Let the best man win

[mysticsoto]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

25 Million for situational players..

1st round draft picks for rotational/situational DT's.

That's what medicority is all about.

F that.. for $25 million he better be starting without a doubt. There shouldn't even be a discussion at OBD about who may start..

The way things are looking now he may have to catch a couple of passes and play some cover two as well.

So you don't advocate playing the best player? Regardless of how much he's getting paid, if Pennington has progressed to the point that he is a better starter than Walker, then I want him to start at RT and to hell with Walker getting the job simply b'cse he's getting paid more. It will be unfortunate that we paid him that much, but you ALWAYS place the best player at the position!

That being said, I too think that Walker will be moved to the Guard position and may start there - unless Merz unseated him there too. I haven't heard enough of Merz to see if he's been working at improving, but Pennington appears to be working hard to deserve the position - and ultimately, he should be rewarded for it if he has improved...

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

The guy will be our RG. He liked playing their in Oakland. They probably threw out the line up with Whittle and Walker at RT to motivate the rookies. I think it will be:

Peters-Dockery-Fowler-Walker-Pennington.

[Saratoga Slim]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

The guy will be our RG. He liked playing their in Oakland. They probably threw out the line up with Whittle and Walker at RT to motivate the rookies. I think it will be:

Peters-Dockery-Fowler-Walker-Pennington.

With that contract, they brought Walker in to start, that's for sure. They sure sounded pretty high on him, and his contract was no joke. I'm hoping that they don't have the "where" set in stone yet. I'd like to think that Butler or Pennington is the answer at RT, with Walker at RG. From the Raider fan feedback (I've never really watched him play), sounds like he had a tough time at RT last year.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Who will be our Right Tackle?

i agree.....but dude there is a training camp for a reason and he could get beat out there

not saying it will happen.

but if Walker was to get beat out in training camp and not start, then WHOEVER made the decision to sign him and give him $25 million should be fired IMMEDIATELY