I don't think they know yet. I don't know is a legitimate answer. Just because we're used to being lied to, doesn't mean it's always a lie. I think the biggest problem is Titus being frustrated early after his move to LG and concluding he wanted to go back to RT where he'd had more success. But I hear he made significant progress at Guard and might be persuaded to remain there. So it's going to require a little work beyond just technique if I'm reading the tea leaves right. We don't even know what our new offense will look like, so we can't know who fits and where.
The goal I believe, it to be able to attack the weaknesses of the opponent, whatever that is. But that takes flexibility we have not shown in the last few years. We have the beginning of being able to attack bigger defenses with bigger OL which also adds to the gap blocking ability against the Ravens, Chiefs and Philadelphia's and to some extent, the Jaguars. But we have to get ahead of the adaptation curve rather than be constantly behind it. But this is definitely easier said than done.
Could be an option if center doesn’t figure itself out - Tyler Linderbaum, C, Baltimore Ravens Pick: 25 | Option declined: $23.403 million Linderbaum was a Pro Bowler in 2023 and 2024. He has been a crucial part of Baltimore’s run blocking — in his three seasons as a starter on the offensive line, the Ravens have finished second, first and first in rushing yards
I would love to have him but not at that price, I think they will resign him to a friendlier deal................but hey, if not come down to HTown
Man it's like Schultz didn't even try to block. Give me an UDFA that will at least try to block > Schultz.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...on-10-teams-questions-explaining-missed-moves Why didn't the Texans make bigger improvements to the offensive line? Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud was sacked 52 times in the 2024 regular season -- more than every other quarterback in the league except Caleb Williams. He took three more sacks in a first-round playoff victory over the Chargers and eight -- yes, eight -- more in a second-round playoff loss to the Chiefs. Knowing they desperately needed to improve their pass protection, the Texans kicked off their offseason by trading away Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil to Washington. They made several veteran additions, including guards Laken Tomlinson and Ed Ingram and tackles Cam Robinsonand Trent Brown, and they drafted Minnesota tackle Aireontae Ersery in the second round. It surprised a lot of fans that the Texans didn't do more in the draft to address the O-line, particularly in the first round. Sources say Houston tried a couple of times to trade up for an offensive lineman but could not make it work. Overall, the Texans made a lot of changes on offense, including parting ways with offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and offensive line coach Chris Strausser. They felt things were going badly enough with the line that any changes they made would be justified, including the surprising decision to move on from Tunsil. But they also believe they have some potential answers to the questions that linger from last season and the offseason. Houston could move Tytus Howard from left guard to left tackle and play 2024 second-round pick Blake Fisher at right tackle. It's possible Ersery shows enough in camp to earn one of the two starting tackle spots, as well. And the Texans expect Tomlinson to be able to play left guard and Juice Scruggs to battle Ingram for the right guard spot. The hope is to create as much competition as possible along the line so that the best combination of five emerges and the atmosphere around the group is more conducive to success than last year. New offensive coordinator Nick Caley will also put his stamp on the unit as he installs his new offense. So, while fans might be disappointed that the Texans didn't take an offensive lineman in the first round to replace Tunsil, they do seem to have a plan -- and they figure the line can't get much worse than it already was.
