I honestly don't think anyone will minus Clifton.
edit - Tauscher isn't even on the active roster anyway, and the main reason for his retirement would stem more because of not being able to stay on the playing field if anything. But out of absolutely anyone on the roster, I would say the two old lineman would be a possibility.
Woodson, Driver? Eh, I hope they stay around for at least three more years.
"Jakest3r" wrote:
Think we're a bit spoiled by this team?
The offensive line has been good. Cliffy's been shutting down some premier rushers in Peppers and Abraham. I think we'd miss him. We'd miss him, dearly. I can tell you this much, Bulaga, during his entire career, might not get above Clifton's level of pass protection that he's shown this year.
Do I think Clifton was a Pro Bowler? Maybe not. He certainly didn't make it in on run blocking and there were some players on about the same level in pass protection in the NFC.
He's playing at a very high level this year, though. If he could keep this up for one more year, it'd be very much worth the investment. Bulaga can wait another year.
I'd love to see the PFF ranking on Clifton.
PS. Even the elite LTs get beaten from time to time, just like shut down corners can't completely shut someone down.