I think if Tatum continues to impress you will see he and Richmond at tackle with Kendrick and Smith at guard and Robertson at center.

I believe that would be their ideal 5.

The mental aspect is something that you have to remember in terms of positioning guys. Putting Richmond and Boulware next to each other is probably not an option for that reason.

Robertson and Kendrick are the guys who can help other guys the most. Tatum probably 3rd.

Smith is very bright but green.

Jones and Thomas have experience but I think they want Robertson/Kendrick next to Richmond/Smith if possible.

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Posted by Prof

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Posted on 8/4/17 at 3:22 pm to volfan30

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I think if Tatum continues to impress you will see he and Richmond at tackle with Kendrick and Smith at guard and Robertson at center.

That would be my ideal lineup given the restraints and that unfortunately leaves Jack out unless they rotate OL which they've talked about doing. He may hate the idea but an RS isn't a bad idea for him. With the way things are setting up his spot really opens his senior year and that sucks considering he's been the extra man each year.

Thomas isn't strong enough to play inside, imo. That was his biggest problem at center. Experience or no I think he's depth from this point on barring injury.

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Posted by Kraven Moorehed

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Posted on 8/6/17 at 9:08 am to volfan30

Wow, this is really impressive by Tatum to be making a push to start at 280lbs. He still weighs about that right? I though he was going to redshirt.

Also promising that Wells is responsible for helping Richmond improve over the season. He didn't look like an SEC player to start the season, but wasnt half bad against Nebraska. How the hell go you just give up on a 5 star tackle at the start of his 2nd season?

This post was edited on 8/6/17 at 9:10 am

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