He's a 22 year old kid, playing RT and already considered a top 10 OT in the NFL.
What does that rank him as RT? Top 3 for sure. I'd take that all day any day for a young guy headed into his 3rd year at 22 YO with a lot more upside. Those other top OTs been around a lot longer in the NFL too. I think he will get there and can be a top 3 NFL OT when it's all said an done.
Good point. And to be fair, the Lions' blocking schemes aren't very traditional; they ask a lot of their tackles. If it were a simpler blocking scheme, I could see him thriving a lot quicker. In hindsight, I think the coaching staff made the decision to put a lot on his plate early, instead of easing him in (sort of a "welcome to the NFL, kid" introduction).
Last Edit: Oct 8, 2023 11:34:54 GMT -6 by rustyhilger
I think Aidan read where I didn't put him in the elite class of edge defenders earlier in the season because he's definitely stepped up his game since then.
I think Aidan read where I didn't put him in the elite class of edge defenders earlier in the season because he's definitely stepped up his game since then.
You're welcome Lions fans.
and I think the defense read my thread about them sucking because they've stepped up since then.
I think Aidan read where I didn't put him in the elite class of edge defenders earlier in the season because he's definitely stepped up his game since then.
You're welcome Lions fans.
and I think the defense read my thread about them sucking because they've stepped up since then.
You're welcome Lions fans
Remember on the old board when Mikhael Ricks' mom was a member while he was with the Lions?
Remember on the old board when Mikhael Ricks' mom was a member while he was with the Lions?
Good times
She got real butthurt when we said he sucked
We were pretty hard on him and like a good mother she would always defend him. I remember one time I called him "Michael" and she said I spelled his name wrong and I told her, "No, YOU did."
😅😅😅🤣🤣 It's good to know he's headed in the right direction there Vince Lombardi 😆😆
I have big expectations for the kid. Anything short of first ballot hall of fame from him will constitute a disapointment for me. He might be the most talented player to wear a lions uniform in my lifetime -- in terms of natural ability.
PFF released their 2023 End of Season Awards, and Penei Sewell was recognized as the NFL’s best offensive lineman, as well as the best run blocking offensive lineman in the league.
“I think he takes a lot of pride in being out there every snap,” Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said of Sewell. “Both during the game, obviously, but also in practice. He’s the same way. He doesn’t want to miss reps in practice either. So, it’s just how he’s built mentally. He knows he’s such a key cog for us offensively. He doesn’t want to let anybody down in that room. So, no, he’s been phenomenal for us just with his availability throughout the last two years.”
Frank Ragnow was an honorable mention for both of Sewell’s awards, and the Lions offensive line as a whole was an honorable mention for offensive line of the year, landing second on the list.
I also remember Chewy who was Millen's stepson or something
Chewy was a good dude.
Chewy and I think Tech knows Marc Spindler. Spindler came on the old message board and really put some of you mofos in your place. The few times he posted were kinda epic.
Post by rustyhilger on Jan 11, 2024 12:01:49 GMT -6
My family has ties to Wayne Fontes and there was so much intel I still had well in to the Millen regime, and every time I'd spill something, everyone here just told me to F off anyway, so what does it even matter?
My family has ties to Wayne Fontes and there was so much intel I still had well in to the Millen regime, and every time I'd spill something, everyone here just told me to F off anyway, so what does it even matter?
My family has ties to Wayne Fontes and there was so much intel I still had well in to the Millen regime, and every time I'd spill something, everyone here just told me to F off anyway, so what does it even matter?
It don’t, because it wasn’t true lol
You mean Rusty doesn't have Tony Dungy over for Thanksgiving dinner every year?