So much changes because Bulaga fell to #23.
I never thought he'd be available, so I never even contemplated this "what if?"
But one of the biggest things I like about him is that he is truly versatile. To my mind he is automatically an improvement at LG. Unless he tanks in training camp/preseason, that's where he starts opening day. If/when Clifton goes down, he slides over to LT. Long term he may be LT (or RT, if Tausch goes down, for that matter), but right now there's a good bet he wins a starting guard slot.
So, what do I want on day 2? I want another tackle who people think can play guard, or a center/guard that people think can play guard/center at a high level. I know people don't like "musical chairs" on the OL -- neither do I -- but given the amount of questions that surrounds ANYONE who has not played in the NFL yet and EVERYONE except Sitton and maybe Wells on the current roster -- the strategy that makes most sense to me in this draft is to pick up OL players with an eye to "either position A or position B").
The Bulaga pick makes it all possible. So, if you're listening to me, Ted, find a way to get another one of those versatile OL tonight, and maybe even a project third one tomorrow.
And then Mike can say to everyone on the OL except Sitton: "Best four start on opening day. Have at it, boys."
I don't know about anyone else, but that would make me a *very* happy fan.
How about you, foster, you fellow-OL-nut?
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)