Agreed. If Ike is our 6th or 7th best Olinemen that can't play Center we are doing well. In 2021, when Ike started our Oline was above average or the best it has been in the Beane/McD era. Bates and Ike are very serviceable. Sign one great Olinemen and draft one early and we can turn this around quick. Ike back after a year recovered from injury is an upgrade.
Agreed, go get an above average Guard in FA. I like Bates more than you. But, Bates and Ike are not two answers, but part of one answer and a back up. IMO, between the two of them they can play one starting OG position. Great contract on Ike!