Shanahan says Clady is the starter at LT from Day 1, so who starts at RT? - The Orange Mane

montrose · 04-27-2008, 01:01 AM

According to Mike Shanahan, Ryan Clady will be the starter at LT from day one (http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...ady-first-pick). With Clady penciled in the left side, who starts at RT?

Erik Pears - Started all 16 games at RT last season and started half of the 2006 season at LT. The consensus opinion of fans and experts is that he has struggled mightily, but he does have experience as the incumbent starter at RT.

Chris Kuper - Started most of last season at LG to mostly positive feedback, and was planned to move to LT before Clady's selection. Kuper has some collegiate OT experience and brings tremendous strength to the position, but it remains to be seen how he can handle a transition from LG to RT in the NFL.

Ryan Harris - Last years 3rd round pick saw minimal playing time last season and has had back problems that reared their head last season. Drafted as a natural LT, his ability to play RT is unknown but he appears to have the size to hold up at the spot.

LonghornBronco · 04-27-2008, 01:14 AM

This selection confirms Harris is a bust.

Kuper starts at RT IMO

Kaylore · 04-27-2008, 01:34 AM

I think "other" and we draft one tomorrow. I'll say we get John Greco. I'd love to trade up for Anthony Collins.

Atlas · 04-27-2008, 01:37 AM

Really? I thought Shanny might move Clady to RT to start with. Interesting. I hope Clady is up for it.

Kaylore · 04-27-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

Really? I thought Shanny might move Clady to RT to start with. Interesting. I hope Clady is up for it.

So does Jay.

I think the best person will start regardless of where they "should" or "could" play. That's the best way to do it.

Cito Pelon · 04-27-2008, 01:50 AM

Kuper is nasty enough to play RT. The guy wants to play, he'll take any role. I like Kuper, he attacks and enjoys it.

Taco John · 04-27-2008, 02:22 AM

It's going to take a lot of soap to wash the Boise State stink off of Clady...

/Idaho Vandal

BleedingOrange · 04-27-2008, 02:41 AM

I like the sound of Clady, Kuper, Nalen, Holland, Harris. Could be an awesome line if Harris is as good as the coaches have raved and Clady lives up to expectations.

footstepsfrom#27 · 04-27-2008, 03:15 AM

Kuper apparently. But I'd like to see this guy in here to challenge:

chrisp · 04-27-2008, 03:49 AM

I'm not ready to give up on harris yet - being a 3rd-round pick gives you a little more time to develop...I'm concerned about his injury issues though, so we'll have to wait and see.

Anyway, picking so early in a draft so loaded with quality OTs means you can't pass up the opportunity to take that franchise tackle when it falls to you. I Don't think that they were ever banking on Harris to be our next starting LT but with Clady, if he doesn't hold down the position for years to come, he'll be considered a bust.

I think they want Harris to start at RT, and Kuper to be their all-round backup utility guy, who will maybe see a bit of relief action at Tackle but ultimately end up starting at guard in a season or two when either Hamilton retires or Nalen retires and Hamilton moves accross to replace him. Pears could be history unless Harris really does have serious long-term health issues.

elsid13 · 04-27-2008, 08:02 AM

Well we know which side of the line Graham will be playing on this year.

jutang · 04-27-2008, 08:16 AM

I voted for Kuper. I like his technique and has a great combo of power and agility. What's his body type though? Does he have long enough arms, hand size?

Bronco_Beerslug · 04-27-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

Really? I thought Shanny might move Clady to RT to start with. Interesting. I hope Clady is up for it.

Since when did Shanahan go from everybody fights for a job in camp to naming starters on paper?

55CrushEm · 04-27-2008, 09:02 AM

Seems from the posts here and everywhere else that Kuper will be at either LG or RT.

Either sounds good to me......at LG, he and Clady shore up Cutler's blind side.....at RT, he might be our best option, though. Depends on how Harris performs in TC.

dreasher54 · 04-27-2008, 09:08 AM

I hope clady lives up to the expectations. But how many picks do we have today.

broncs2bowl · 04-27-2008, 09:46 AM

Next Year: Clady, Hamilton, Nalen, Holland, Harris

Future: Clady, Kuper, Hamilton, Holland, Harris

Im getting wet.............

Killericon · 04-27-2008, 09:47 AM

My heart says Pears...My mind says Harris.

View Poll Results: Who starts at RT this season?
Erik Pears	7	14.58%
Chris Kuper	25	52.08%
Ryan Harris	14	29.17%
Other (2nd Day Pick? Mustard?)	2	4.17%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

04-27-2008, 01:01 AM	#1
montrose Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6,095 Adopt-a-Bronco: VP John Elway	Shanahan says Clady is the starter at LT from Day 1, so who starts at RT? According to Mike Shanahan, Ryan Clady will be the starter at LT from day one (http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...ady-first-pick). With Clady penciled in the left side, who starts at RT? Erik Pears - Started all 16 games at RT last season and started half of the 2006 season at LT. The consensus opinion of fans and experts is that he has struggled mightily, but he does have experience as the incumbent starter at RT. Chris Kuper - Started most of last season at LG to mostly positive feedback, and was planned to move to LT before Clady's selection. Kuper has some collegiate OT experience and brings tremendous strength to the position, but it remains to be seen how he can handle a transition from LG to RT in the NFL. Ryan Harris - Last years 3rd round pick saw minimal playing time last season and has had back problems that reared their head last season. Drafted as a natural LT, his ability to play RT is unknown but he appears to have the size to hold up at the spot. Last edited by montrose; 04-27-2008 at 01:03 AM..

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04-27-2008, 01:14 AM	#2
LonghornBronco Ring of Famer Hook'em Horns Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin Posts: 1,356 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rahim Moore	This selection confirms Harris is a bust. Kuper starts at RT IMO

04-27-2008, 01:34 AM	#3
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,010 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	I think "other" and we draft one tomorrow. I'll say we get John Greco. I'd love to trade up for Anthony Collins.

04-27-2008, 01:37 AM	#4
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	Really? I thought Shanny might move Clady to RT to start with. Interesting. I hope Clady is up for it.

04-27-2008, 01:50 AM	#6
Cito Pelon Attack at all times . . . Happy dog at the Divide Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AFC West Championshipville Posts: 15,192 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis	Kuper is nasty enough to play RT. The guy wants to play, he'll take any role. I like Kuper, he attacks and enjoys it.

04-27-2008, 02:22 AM	#7
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	It's going to take a lot of soap to wash the Boise State stink off of Clady... /Idaho Vandal

04-27-2008, 02:41 AM	#8
BleedingOrange Pro Bowler Come back with your shield or on it Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 688	I like the sound of Clady, Kuper, Nalen, Holland, Harris. Could be an awesome line if Harris is as good as the coaches have raved and Clady lives up to expectations.

04-27-2008, 03:15 AM	#9
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,116 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	Kuper apparently. But I'd like to see this guy in here to challenge:

04-27-2008, 03:49 AM	#10
chrisp Friend of the unsung Not into the football......yet Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London UK Posts: 1,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Danny Trevathan	I'm not ready to give up on harris yet - being a 3rd-round pick gives you a little more time to develop...I'm concerned about his injury issues though, so we'll have to wait and see. Anyway, picking so early in a draft so loaded with quality OTs means you can't pass up the opportunity to take that franchise tackle when it falls to you. I Don't think that they were ever banking on Harris to be our next starting LT but with Clady, if he doesn't hold down the position for years to come, he'll be considered a bust. I think they want Harris to start at RT, and Kuper to be their all-round backup utility guy, who will maybe see a bit of relief action at Tackle but ultimately end up starting at guard in a season or two when either Hamilton retires or Nalen retires and Hamilton moves accross to replace him. Pears could be history unless Harris really does have serious long-term health issues.

04-27-2008, 08:02 AM	#11
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,080	Well we know which side of the line Graham will be playing on this year.

04-27-2008, 08:16 AM	#12
jutang Pro Bowler Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 647	I voted for Kuper. I like his technique and has a great combo of power and agility. What's his body type though? Does he have long enough arms, hand size?

04-27-2008, 09:02 AM	#14
55CrushEm Wolverine or Superman? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 5,590 Adopt-a-Bronco: "Squid"Quan	Seems from the posts here and everywhere else that Kuper will be at either LG or RT. Either sounds good to me......at LG, he and Clady shore up Cutler's blind side.....at RT, he might be our best option, though. Depends on how Harris performs in TC.

04-27-2008, 09:08 AM	#15
dreasher54 getting good Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TEXAS Posts: 210 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darcel McBath	I hope clady lives up to the expectations. But how many picks do we have today.

04-27-2008, 09:46 AM	#16
broncs2bowl Ring of Famer ^Club of Death^ Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,184 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Next Year: Clady, Hamilton, Nalen, Holland, Harris Future: Clady, Kuper, Hamilton, Holland, Harris Im getting wet.............

04-27-2008, 09:47 AM	#17
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	My heart says Pears...My mind says Harris.