Easton or Boone?
Let me start by saying that I am not a fan of Alex Boone. My opinions on who should start at LG are probably a little bias just based on the fact that I simply don't like Boone. With that said, I think Nick Easton is making a case to take his job. I realize it was only one preseason game, but the starting OL unit looked as good as we've seen in quite some time. I'm all for a complete overhaul of a the worst unit in football over the past 2 seasons. Sure, Boone was one of the better pieces of the line, but he still wasn't good. Reiff/Hill, Easton, Elflein, Berger, Remmers would make 5 new starters along the line. As long as Reiff returns, you're going to have some pretty good depth with Sirles, Hill and Isadora.
At the end of the day, I do think Boone will start just based on his salary alone. He has a pretty good size dead cap number, so i dont think he will be cut and im not sure anyone would trade for him. Just based on his contract though, I do expect this will be his last season with the team. He has 0 dead money after this year. Baring a major step up in his play, of course. The coaches have been saying they are going to play the 5 best guys. I will be interested to see if they see Boone as a better option than Easton. I'm not sure he is?
@"twgerber" said:He was an LT in college.@"Jor-El" said:He played LT with SF. Not sure on college. It's a lot to assume he can just flip to the RT position@"twgerber" said: Has Boone ever played RT? He played OT in college and his first couple years with the 49ers. Not sure if LT or RT - I don't see him nimble enough for the blindside. His height seems better for OT than G.From the mother of all sources, wikipedia
In his second season, Boone started the first nine games at left tackle,
In his third-year as a starter at the left tackle position,
I'm not sure Berger at 35 should be anointed a starter lock at RG. If you want to build some chemistry I think the best way to approach it is Boone, Easton(experience in the NFL), Elflien(played best at RG in College). Berger can come off the bench at any of the three spots and likely not miss a beat. Then next year you are only filling 1 G spot ideally if Boone is gone and Berger likely retired. Otherwise next year the interior is potentially totally reworked again-not ideal IMO. It allows Hill, Isadora, and IMO Beavers to get a little seasoning hopefully if everyone stays healthy.
If Berger is being outplayed replace him. If he is still better right now at RG keep him as the starter. Simple.
I think Berger isn't the problem, he's solid in there at RG. This will be his last year, probably retire, but he'll be the starter this season.
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