beast
5 years ago

Considering some NFL guards are converted tight ends, is it possible that a tight end could step into the guard position for spot duty? I don't know if Green Bay has anyone large enough to accomplish such a feat, but it wouldn't surprise me if there were a few monsters in the league who were versatile enough to fill in on the line.

Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel 


NFL OGs are converted TEs? ...

If it was a TE, then probably Lewis? ... though might be a DL like someone else stated.
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Considering some NFL guards are converted tight ends, is it possible that a tight end could step into the guard position for spot duty? I don't know if Green Bay has anyone large enough to accomplish such a feat, but it wouldn't surprise me if there were a few monsters in the league who were versatile enough to fill in on the line.

I missed it, what NFL guards are converted tight ends and when did they convert....junior high?

Should an emergency arise, I think you would be more likely to see:
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  • if a OT was hurt, the TE would slide into tackle (if the LT was hurt, the RT would slide to LT and TE would play RT
  • if a guard was hurt, the RT would slide into guard[/list] Also, per the article, I think it is far more likely you would see a DT moved over than a TE moved in.
  • I also disagree with Beast regarding Taylor's resume, he had half a good season IMO and a turnstile much of the rest of the time. Jenkins IMO is a huge upgrade irrespective of the offense being run or run pass percentage....and he is only getting better. I would be a shiny new dime Taylor will not be back.

    Turner vs. McCray is a good upgrade as well, but, as previously posted, I think we need more out of him for the price. Further, I think that having him pull and trap some would accentuate his athleticism which is one of his strengths.
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    5 years ago
    I can't think of anyone offhand. I just remember that the last time I watched the Combine, the commentators were discussing some OG candidates who had played TE in college. They mentioned that there was a trend toward taller, leaner, faster, more athletic guards in the league. I don't know how much longevity any of the candidates has managed to find in the pros.
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    5 years ago

    I can't think of anyone offhand. I just remember that the last time I watched the Combine, the commentators were discussing some OG candidates who had played TE in college. They mentioned that there was a trend toward taller, leaner, faster, more athletic guards in the league. I don't know how much longevity any of the candidates has managed to find in the pros.

    Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel 



    I think I just remembered Packers draft pick OT Tony Moll might of went to college as a TE before switching to OL.

    Then found this article
    https://www.sbnation.com/2017/11/10/16624764/nfl-offensive-linemen-big-man-touchdowns-skill-position-players-marshall-newhouse 

    Former Packers C/OT J.C. Tretter was a TE his first two years in college?

    OT Jason Spriggs was a TE in highschool and sounds like some recruited him as such.

    Lane Johnson, Alejandro Villanueva, Duane Brown, all started at TE before switching to OT?


    This article is on 2019 draft players
    https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2019-nfl-draft-top-32-prospects-available-based-on-their-college-football-careers/ 

    Vikings starting C Garrett Bradbury, was a TE recruit from highschool turned OL

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