So, I’m a bit surprised to see him manning the left side. That said, one thing I’ve known about Edoga since watching him play against DLaw is that he’s a very smart, technically sound player. He’s not the most athletic, like say Tyron Smith or Tyler Smith. But he’s athletic enough, and what he lacks, he make up with clever play and technique.
I wasn’t completely sold that he could play left tackle for the duration, although the idea is growing on me, contingent on how we do against the 9ers. Dak is going to need time. And anyway, I’ve always argued Tyler Smith should play LG. He just projects so well that, if you can find a tackle, you’re just better with Tyler at LG, especially against a team like the 9ers. So, I think we may get our money’s worth with Edoga, and holding ’em on that trade only to pick him up down the line.
I think we’ll run the ball, but this is a game where I know the 9ers will be looking for the run, so you have to come out passing, and then pass some more. Then run. But I think Edoga can help us and perhaps even become a pleasant surprise, like Bland has been so far. I’m about 65 percent confident in Edoga, based on what I’ve seen so far. I just want to see him hold up the left side against the 9ers. If he can do that, I’ll be even more sold on the player. He’s really growing on me. Excellent culture guy too.
What is your confidence level in Chuma Edoga?
