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What To Do At LG?

As I began looking into drafting this post, I realized that I had sabotaged myself with my earlier "What To Do At RG?" post.  Seems that I went ahead and discussed every guard on the roster who does not play an instrument from the woodwind family.  No real rhyme or reason as to why I did it; I apparently decided that every guard on the roster played RG except Chester Pitts.  Brilliant.  So now I'm all out of sorts from that faux pas, to say nothing of BFD's libel of my beloved Coors Light.  My world is crumbling around me.  Still, let's put on a happy face and discuss your Houston Texans' options at left guard.  Which, according to my previous analysis, look like this:

1.  Chester Pitts

I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess that someone from the group of Brisiel, Stevenson, Jackson, and/or Studdard (who's actually listed as second on the depth chart at LG right now) will provide depth behind Pitts, who will still be the starter despite the fact that his performance appeared to slip this past season.  Additionally, I'll echo my earlier prediction from the RG discussion that the team opts not to sign any veteran free agent help at LG, though it's entirely possible that Alex Gibbs has his eye on a prospect or three for late round attention come April 27, 2008.

Wow...that was boring to write; I can't imagine how bad it would have been to read it.  Next up--left tackle.  Given the state of the position and the abundance of talent there in the draft, that one's going to require some serious analysis instead of my usual half-assery.  I better rest up.

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Finally OLT
If we don't shore up that position, there will be blood.  Our run and pass game depend on it.  This is a need position that we must address.  The Giants won with their defense, and the Patriots lost due to their offensive line. We need to protect Schaub better obviously, so we need to get a LT. When that happens is up to Kubes, but the sooner the better in my mind. But I've been sippin single malt, which BFD probably doesn't like either as it doesn't come with an umbrella.

by 1Texan on Feb 8, 2008 10:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

True
BFD does like his virgin daiquiris with umbrellas.  It makes him feel exotic.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Feb 9, 2008 1:45 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

WTF???
I like good beer!!!  Just because you like bottled water is your problem.

by bigfatdrunk on Feb 9, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't tell Tim...
but I am on your side here.  Light beer is piss water.  Now, Coors may be the best piss water, but that is sort of like being the prettiest girl in Texarkana.

by MDC on Feb 11, 2008 6:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Nuther time, nuther place
I'm a fan of good beer, (I have the bottle cap collection to prove it) but I can really appreciate the fact that I can kill umpteen bud lights and not feel like I have a gorilla on my stomache.  But that's just me.  

No to umbrellas - but fuck yeah to little swords.

Shakin 'em off one win at a time... In Schaub we trust.

by SOLIS on Feb 11, 2008 7:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Little Swords
fucking rule!  One pineapple, two cherries please.

I understand the whole "I don't feel bloated" thing, but I am way more interested in drinking 8 beers that I enjoy than 12 that don't bloat me.  Maybe I am just getting old.

by MDC on Feb 11, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

All of You
Are dead to me.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Feb 11, 2008 10:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bet
I hear you -- I mean fuck, I'll put my black and tan pouring skills up against anyones.  I just don't get all pretentious about having to drink hoppy beer the color of pennies.  The way I see it, as long as its doesn't taste like trash can juice, I'm there.  Bud Light has become like Diet Coke to me.  I don't drink it for the flavor, but it gets the job done.  

Quick list of favs:

Real's Full Moon Rye
Harp
Boulevard Brewing Unfiltered Wheat
Pete's Wicked Ale
Bohemia
Bodingtons Pub Ale
Celebrator
Polygamy Porter (SLC, Utah)

I better stop now.  I'll wreck the server if I keep going.
 

Shakin 'em off one win at a time... In Schaub we trust.

by SOLIS on Feb 12, 2008 8:30 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Studdard
OK, just sayin', but I don't think Studdard will be able to hang in Gibbs' ZBS.  He's not the most mobile beast in the world, after all.  maybe I am wrong, but I don't see him on the active roster.

by bigfatdrunk on Feb 9, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Studdard
He is about the right size.  But, yeah, supposedly not swift of foot. Also, I remember reading somewhere that his performance last year was shaky (got blown off the line a couple of times.  So, barring some off-season miracle, you are probably right.

by kozanack on Feb 12, 2008 12:22 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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