Quote from: Brooklyn Dave on March 31, 2024, 10:29:35 AMWhile they are both guards, both Quenton Nelson and Zack Martin were first round picks and have become perennial All Pros .
Great players, for sure. However, guards do not impact the game in the same way as other positions.
The difference between competent guard play and elite guard play is far different than an elite player at a premium position (ex: QB, WR, LT, CB, pass rusher) versus "competent" play at those positions.
Getting to "competent" line play has been an issue for this team for over 10 years despite investments in the line.
Given the draft and free agent resources invested in the line this off-season, i can't see the team investing a top 10 pick into an offensive line position. It stinks that we're even discussing the team drafting another tackle after the team invested a top 7 pick into Evan Neal just a few years back (not to mention a top 5 pick into Andrew Thomas a few years before that pick).