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Drango played a lot, but I think it was more due to all the injuries than how good he was. It'll be interesting to see how the OL shakes out this season with the guys we added.

Drango was a very good pick; he has been more than solid. Plus, I love the name.

WHOA.... let's gear 'er back a bit.

Of the five linemen you mention, Greco and Drango are the only ones that present any benefit to the O-Line. Erving has only shown the ability to get pushed around. Coleman barely played and didn't really flash at all. And Roderick Johnson, from scouting reports, kinda sounds like another Erving- soft.

There's a difference between having depth and QUALITY depth. There's no doubt our O-Line is improved but its primarily due to the FA pickups.

In regards to thread topic, I gotta say we're a C.

Coleman- Looked ok but was hurt for a big chunk of the year and didn't look as good when he came back.
Ogbah- Consistent and improved through the season. He was probably the best pick.
Kessler- Biggest surprise and hope he takes a step forward second year.
Nassib - Looked good at the start but fell off hard. I think he'll be better in a 4-3.
Coleman- Did jack.
Louis- Looked good when he made a play. But we rarely saw him
Kindred- Can hit but looked lost in coverage
Schobert - Didn't do jack
Payton - I think he caught one ball?
DeValve- Same story
Higgins- where was he all year?
Drango - looked ok when he was in and not overmatched. Might be our diamond in the rough.
Caldwell - Practice Squad
Wright- Practice Squad - signed by AZ

Following this season, this may become a great class if Nassib develops, Kessler blossoms and the WRs produce. But as of now, its pretty meh.

By your definition there isn't a single OL in the league with quality depth. You may want to take a look at the talent around the league. I would argue Greco being the strongest 6th man in football and 5th round picks don't usually start at 9th or 10th on the depth chart. Usually 6th if you're lucky. The starters may be top5 or 10(on paper) but we have the best bench in the league of say.

Au contraire mon frere.

I would define as excellent depth as having the backups being solid linemen that are able to spot start on good teams and start on bad ones. Who on our bench fits that... Greco. Drango is a reach.

Listen, I love the moves made on the O Line this year. Zeitler and Tretter are huge upgrades. Greco as a swing guard/centre guy is great. My opinion is that we still have a significant hole at RT. At this point, I'd actually be in favour of bring Pasztor back.

If someone can step up at RT and Roderick Johnson shows ability, then I would agree with you. We've got a good oline group. Lacking those two spots, we have some issues.

I'm not trying to argue with you I promise but you say these things while refusing to give an example of a team that does have excellent depth. You're entitled to your definition but if no one fits the description then the definition doesn't truly exist. If there is no team that has better depth than we do then how are we not "excellent"? Prove you've done your homework to make such claims. I know I have

I suspect that the Browns will try to find a RT out of Shon Coleman, Spencer Drango, and Cam Erving.

Do you remember where any of the Draft gurus ( Kiper and such ) had Erving ranked coming out of College ..

Coleman and Drango entice me the most as of now for the RT spot.

Thomas, Bitoni, Tretter, Zeitler and Coleman/Drango... sounds nice.

He was ranked high. It wasn't seen as a reach when we selected him. At least by those folks. He was figured to be mid-1st to 2nd round pick

Thanks , if it didn't happen 5 min. ago I can't remember , lol .. I didn't think he was a reach ( in the Draft world ). Had high hope as he came off as a super good kid !

I would like to see Bitonio stay on the field for a whole season as well !