@texasag1969 said:

The Schwartz has started out slow the last two seasons, but then has put on pretty rock solid performance for most of the year.

Not sure why that is.

That said, I would not discount taking either of the guys you mention. There is almost no NFL team that couldn't "upgrade" any position on the field.

@vagitron said:

That is because this is not your home. It is his home and he can say what he wants here....but you are at worst a trespasser, and at best a guest who has been invited to stay in the dog house.

And you know what we do to yapping dogs? Neuter them.

XxDaBuckeyexX said:

No doubt it was rough having Haden and Skrine out. And I agree about Gilbert- he's got to learn shadowing a wr isn't good enough- make a play on the ball. A lot of the Rams big plays were Gilbert's fault.

@miktoxic said:

LMAO! Good tip

@walterwhite said:

c'mon walter. the guys was untouched.

you coulda made that stop/hit.

@d-bone said:

have a drink.

it stops the shakes so you don't have to worry about missing the button.

Joe Thomas gave up a sack. You win some battles, you lose some. Quinn is the best pass rusher in the NFL right now and JT bounced back to keep him in check. The hold on Thomas I"m not willing to blame him. West can't cut that ball

back across the formation and expect to do it with no consequences. Overall JT graded out as one of the best tackles in football last year, until otherwise I hold him in that esteem. Bitonio had some rookie moments but he was willing to get nasty in the trenches. I still think he's going to be a fine pro and I love his attitude. Schwartz might have to move to guard. In a league where teams have not one but two good edge rushers, the kid is just flat out having trouble with them. Very curious because he had such a strong second half of his rookie year that made us believe we had two bookend tackles.

I do honestly believe the defense will bounce back. I don't think people realize what its like having your top two CB's not active to play.

@walterwhite said:

It's preseason. Doesn't count. New offense, new QBs to get used to, new WRs ... 1st team offense isn't in sync yet ... big deal ... it's preseason.

They'll have it together in two weeks. A lot of talent on that team, including the line.

Zombo

Zombo said:

Unless you are visually impaired or on 4 day PCP binge then what are you even talking about? And chicken littles, are you 9 years old?

Joe Thomas got man handled, MItchell Schwartz is a revolving door, and non stop penalties from everyone on the o-line.

It's a disaster.

@cbus-brownie said:

This is probably the best offensive line we have had since 99.

It's preseason, you chicken littles are giving me a belly laugh this morning.

Zombo

Zombo said:

The offensive line is solid. It is all up to Hoyer now. If Gordon plays we should win the division.

Z

No it's not solid, dumbass. You gonna suspend me for 2 more weeks for calling you out again Z?

@kosar_for_president said:

Texas, we have addressed that already

That a joke Kosar? You call having M Schwartz as your starting RT "addressing" the line. Lol!

Zombo said:

@vagitron said:

Seriously? And I get berated for my homer shades.

V, I will side with you. Schwartz stunk big time last night. He's too damn slow to seal the edge on sweeps to the right, and he''s getting blown up in pass protection.

What's more of a concern is the Browns couldn't run anywhere against the Rams- left, right, or center.

Overall, it was a unanimous consensus of the guys I (sadly) attended that game with. It looked more like an offense in the first week of OTAs, as opposed to a team firing on all cylinders ready to take on the Steelers week one. Timing was horrendously off- and if you want to blame Pettine for the quarterback derby being the cause, be my guest.

Oh, and Soju- if the Browns play like that regular season- it's going to be easy- they're taking Winston with the #1 overall.

Zombo said:

The offensive line is solid. It is all up to Hoyer now. If Gordon plays we should win the division.

Z

Seriously? And I get berated for my homer shades.

@clevfan4life said:

That LB'er from Miami is looking like the next ray ray.

A ridiculously tall order. I sincerely doubt it.

Zombo said:

As long as Mitchell Schwartz is on the offensive line, they aren't "solid" by any means

@texasag1969 said:

I am saying the R side needs ... improvement...

I'm with you that far...

@texasag1969 said:

Please explain. I am saying the R side needs vast improvement to help out whomever is QB. That is my opinion. I'd like to hear yours concerning who you would draft.

The offensive line is solid. It is all up to Hoyer now. If Gordon plays we should win the division.

Z

@kosar_for_president said:

Please explain. I am saying the R side needs vast improvement to help out whomever is QB. That is my opinion. I'd like to hear yours concerning who you would draft.