[Redrum]

Whitfield had his embarrassing moments and survived as a physical specimen who came in with a great physical differential vs. many of the defenders he played against.  And, it was two and a half decades ago.  I don't think Peat has that same differential over opposing defensive linemen.  But, maybe so.

I think my comment referred to bad choices either way.  Moving a veteran has a downside.  Sticking with an overmatched (or bad fit for the position) veteran has a downside.  Starting a freshman has a downside.

If you look at Taylor's blocking contributions he almost always is picking up a rusher from the center-guard gaps or a stunting DL who has come free.  Devoting him to just covering the LT position changes the plays and fakes that have set him up the past two years  and  also leaves the shortest route to the QB without the blocking that really helped protect Luck.    In short, we're screwed if the answer to our blocking problems is a RB devoted to plugging leaks on the left.  Yikes

[Redrum]

Whitfield had his embarrassing moments and survived as a physical specimen who came in with a great physical differential vs. many of the defenders he played against.  And, it was two and a half decades ago.  I don't think Peat has that same differential over opposing defensive linemen.  But, maybe so.

I think my comment referred to bad choices either way.  Moving a veteran has a downside.  Sticking with an overmatched (or bad fit for the position) veteran has a downside.  Starting a freshman has a downside.

If you look at Taylor's blocking contributions he almost always is picking up a rusher from the center-guard gaps or a stunting DL who has come free.  Devoting him to just covering the LT position changes the plays and fakes that have set him up the past two years  and  also leaves the shortest route to the QB without the blocking that really helped protect Luck.    In short, we're screwed if the answer to our blocking problems is a RB devoted to plugging leaks on the left.  Yikes