Justin Blalock

[TEB11]

was released by the Atlanta Falcons. Might be a solid addition who would come cheap. He's played in 125 games in 8 season. Sounds like a pretty durable guy at the age of 31.

 

[mutigers1fan]

If Wells is cut at Barksdale walks he could make sense. Saffold would kick back to RT which wouldn't be ideal. Blalock couldn't cost too much.

 

[shopson67]

I like it, vet option at guard along with Iupati. Released because he doesn't fit their new zone-blocking scheme. Rams don't utilize zone-blocking.

 

[ksudodger]

TOO OLD!!! No thanks. I would rather them target Rodney Hudson and Orlando Franklin as a pair or Iupati alone rather than another old body. Veteran does not always equal good

 

[Retroram52]

Well stated Commish. We need to stop finding Jake Long types to fill our O-line needs and take a page from the defensive side of the ball and draft blue-chippers when they are right there to be had. Quit this patch-work mentality and get a couple or three young studs and then see how this O-line under Boudreau's directions emerges.

 

[bluepigpen]

Draft!!!!!!

 

[shopson67]

I would consider him in the event that the top guys go elsewhere (Rams as of yet don't have a lot of cap space, and they aren't exactly an ideal spot for free agents to run to just yet). He could be an ideal bridge to a drafted rookie. Putting Bradford behind a line of inexperienced linemen is a recipe for disaster.

 

[bluepigpen]

Can't reply to that without going to the vent page with any Bradford reference.

 

[ksudodger]

Putting Bradford behind a line of inexperienced linemen is a recipe for disaster.

If we go after guys like Wisnewski, Hudson, Franklin and a few other younger veteran guys, at least one of two will sign with us I would bet. As for 31 year olds, I would go after Doug Free before I would go after Blalock.

 

[TEB11]

Well ksu, you only have one on your list available now and I don't think W is heading our way. I think Blalock will sign for sure now.

 

[ksudodger]

Wisnewski is coming here... especially since Hudson signed in Oakland and we just CUT WELLS AND LONG!!!!