Jaymadd Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I am telling you guys. You are sleeping on Hawley.He is going to get the chance.I think he, Reynolds, and Johnson are all going to be locked into a death match for the final Oline spot at eathc Guard or Center.Naw if Hawley was worth anything more than a backup he would have had the job when McClure was a FA last year and when Hawley filled in for McClure at Center and played Guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptic apoptosis Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 If it works like I THINK it will work then I see the lineup being at the start of camp.Baker, Blalock, Hawley, Konz, Clabo... That will be at the start.But I think the lineup is going to be tinkered with with Konz taking center rep, Johnson and Reynolds also getting guard reps ( possibly at each spot). With Johsnon geting osome Center work in aswell.I think it is pretty safe to pencil in Baker. Blalock and Clabo as 3 set starters with Konz nearly a lock to start... it is just a matter of where he does.When I make it up to training camp that is the one battle I am going to focus on the most.Nah, Konz > Hawley at C Reynolds> Hawley and Konz at G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) i say Konz will be the centerBut did you stop to think they only carry 7 active Olinemen on game dayBaker HolmesBlalockKonz HawleyReynolds?Clabothe way they have always done that is 5 starters ,a swing tackle and 1 C/OGThat means Hawley will be the primary back up at both G slots and C since he is the only other one that can play center. Edited March 26, 2013 by delaigle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yep281986 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thats why he was drafted and Reynolds was resigned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob 64 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 i dont recall ever seeing anything from the coaches stating that Konz is moving to OC. I know it makes sense, which is why the talking heads are assuming it, but nothing official has been said.I just know TD said he saw Konz as a OG prospect in the NFL because of his ability to pull on running plays and get to the 2nd level.which is better:Konz (OC), Reynolds (RG)orHawley (OC), Konz (RG)(I am personally still crossing my fingers for Konz (OC) Johnson (RG)....i want him to be the RG he was hoped to be coming into the NFL. I was stoked when we got hm, not sure what happened besides injury.Back to the original 3, if we want strength I think Hawley is the strongest of the bunch. I think Konz and Reynolds are both tall with limited upper body power, but are good pass blockers.That is a horrible choice to make, because both are horrible choices.1) Until I see Konz in a proper stance and playing lower, with leverage, I am not going to just assume that is what will happen.2) Hawley should be making beard trimmer commercials. Unfit for NFL duty. Weak, unskilled, slow off the ball, does nothing well aside from cashing paychecks.3) Reynolds went on the PUP because he was outside when night fell on him.4) Johnson is a worthless meatbag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I think think that makes a difference Reynolds still is weak as a run blocker and he struggles in pass protection against bigger DT's cause he struggles with maintaining leverage.he will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I don't think y'all realize how athletic konz really is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob 64 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I don't think y'all realize how athletic konz really isI do. I also saw how really bad his stance was last year. That can be coached out--- but will he take to the coaching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 he will be fineI doubt it we need to bring in some serious competition for Reynolds at Guard cause I dont trust him as a run blocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob 64 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 LOOK OUT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) I do. I also saw how really bad his stance was last year. That can be coached out--- but will he take to the coaching?I agree he has some work to do. Edited March 26, 2013 by 2FalconAwesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob 64 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Look at his stance. Almost straight up. The defender is under his pads and in complete control of the engagement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Look at his stance. Almost straight up. The defender is under his pads and in complete control of the engagement.he was a rookie give him some tme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob 64 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Again, in space, he is almost straight up, bent slightly at the waist. Look how much lower the defender is. This is unacceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 You ain't lying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob 64 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 In contrast, look how deep Blalock is settled down. Knees bent instead of the waist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Blalock is a McKay vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob 64 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 he was a rookie give him some timeIts not our job to give him time. Its HIS job to give Matt Ryan time.Like I said, it is correctable. But before I feel comfortable handing him the keys to the offensive line, I want to actually see it corrected. And what boils my blood is if Konz doesn't correct his stance/leverage issues, we do not have a backup plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesgall13 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Konz will be our starting Center. Looking forward to him playing there as I feel McClure has been past it the last two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob 64 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Blalock is a McKay vetI also spammed the boards for us to draft him. He's still my favorite current Falcon. Plays my old position. <sniff sniff> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Konz will roh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHALCONABERNATHY Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hopefully Konz starts, Hawley becomes back up center and guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob 64 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Konz will rohHe can. He has the capability. He just has to utilize his capabilities properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I also spammed the boards for us to draft him. He's still my favorite current Falcon. Plays my old position. <sniff sniff>Blalock is nothing to brag about. He is an average starter at Guard in the league and it looks like he has hit his peak and would not be suprised to see him up for a restructure next season cause the value is gone IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob 64 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Blalock is nothing to brag about. He is an average starter at Guard in the league and it looks like he has hit his peak and would not be suprised to see him up for a restructure next season cause the value is gone IMOHe slipped last year, but that could have been a product of playing next to a badly declined McClure. Or maybe he's just declining more quickly than most. Don't write him off after one average/adequate year playing next to a C who should have retired two years ago.NOTE: McClure came back to help the team, because there was no comfortable option. Just want to make it clear that I am not blaming McClure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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