AtlBills Posted February 13 Posted February 13 With both McGovern and Edwards as UFA we obviously can't afford both. Has anyone posed the idea of signing McGovern, moving him back to left guard and having Van Pran Granger as our starting center. This will be Pran Granger's 3rd season and time for some draft choices to get a chance to show what they have. Living in Atlanta and having a son attend UGA, he was a stud for the Bulldogs for 3yrs. Just wondering if McGovern or Josh would veto the move. thoughts? 2 1 Quote
Comebackkid Posted February 13 Posted February 13 seems like i just read a diff thread on this 1 1 3 1 Quote
BuffaloBillyG Posted February 13 Posted February 13 I think at this stage, I'd be more comfortable (If we do bring McGovern back) keeping him at center and having VPG compete for LG. I know they worked him out there last preseason. And I do know when McGovern had to come out of the game for some snaps, VPG wasn't even next man up. I believe it was Anderson at C2. I'm hoping SVPG has a good offseason and comes in ready to be part of a camp battle. 1 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 (edited) McGovern signs for Center. Alec & SVPG compete for starting Guard Edited February 13 by Warriorspikes51 3 Quote
bills6969 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 McGovern is an elite center in his prime. I’m hoping we resign him. We prob let Edwards and Anderson walk. SVPG fills LG. 2 1 Quote
Victory Formation Posted February 13 Posted February 13 McGovern is the QB of our OL, no way id let him walk.. You re-sign McGovern and you extend Alec Anderson and you slide him in at LG.. 3 Quote
GunnerBill Posted February 14 Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said: McGovern signs for Center. Alec & SVPG compete for starting Guard I think Grable and Lundt are both in that internal competition too. I know both were drafted as tackles but they are high on Grable and I think they always saw Lundt moving inside. 2 Quote
hondo in seattle Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Maybe this thread should be merged with the earlier thread, "More important than WR, is the OL which might be very different this year," where a similar discussion is taking place. Quote
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Isn’t anderson a RFA? That’s an easy tender to keep him. I think same with VandeMark. Quote
thenorthremembers Posted February 14 Posted February 14 3 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said: I think at this stage, I'd be more comfortable (If we do bring McGovern back) keeping him at center and having VPG compete for LG. I know they worked him out there last preseason. And I do know when McGovern had to come out of the game for some snaps, VPG wasn't even next man up. I believe it was Anderson at C2. I'm hoping SVPG has a good offseason and comes in ready to be part of a camp battle. You're dead on. Ive heard a lot of talk about Van Pran Granger but he wasn't even first off the bench at Center this year. No way you put trust in a guy who has been hurt without playing any real game action. 1 Quote
ColoradoBills Posted February 14 Posted February 14 10 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Isn’t anderson a RFA? That’s an easy tender to keep him. I think same with VandeMark. to make it "easy" it would be a 2nd round tender, currently at $5.8M. 1 Quote
gonzo1105 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 13 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: to make it "easy" it would be a 2nd round tender, currently at $5.8M. I would tender him original compensation and then have someone else do the leg work for him if you’re unsure of him long term. If he’s apart of your long term plan then simply work on an extension for him that’s reasonable for both team and player at a salary that’s commensurate with a first time starting Center or Guard 1 Quote
ColoradoBills Posted February 14 Posted February 14 3 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: I would tender him original compensation and then have someone else do the leg work for him if you’re unsure of him long term. If he’s apart of your long term plan then simply work on an extension for him that’s reasonable for both team and player at a salary that’s commensurate with a first time starting Center or Guard I would hope they could get a contract signed before the start of the league year but if not, they have to do the tender. My point is if a "right of first refusal" is used it not "easy". It becomes a waiting game. Quote
DJB Posted February 14 Posted February 14 4 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said: I think at this stage, I'd be more comfortable (If we do bring McGovern back) keeping him at center and having VPG compete for LG. I know they worked him out there last preseason. And I do know when McGovern had to come out of the game for some snaps, VPG wasn't even next man up. I believe it was Anderson at C2. I'm hoping SVPG has a good offseason and comes in ready to be part of a camp battle. Van Pranger has pretty short arms he’s probably a C only hence why he fell in the draft 1 Quote
BuffaloBillyG Posted February 14 Posted February 14 12 minutes ago, DJB said: Van Pranger has pretty short arms he’s probably a C only hence why he fell in the draft Arm length is not as important for guards as it is tackles. It can be overcome with good technique and hand placement. While center is likely his best spot, it's not inconceivable that he could move to guard. Quote
Big Blitz Posted February 14 Posted February 14 (edited) Olaivavega Ioane G, Penn State. At pick 26. Stud. 6’4 330 lbs. High IQ and high motor. Tell me what better value we get there then a starting Guard with all pro potential next to Dawkins the next 5 years. Resign McGovern. Dawkins - Ioane - McGovern - Torrence - Brown https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2026/02/13/olaivavega-ioane-scouting-report-nfl-draft# Not saying I definitely do that. I’m not thrilled reaching for WR or DE there either. But if the top IOL is there, I’m absolutely considering. As a pass blocker, Ioane handles and passes off stunts well and is able to stay in front of twitched up 3-techs as well as able to anchor against bull rushes from powerful defensive tackles. Ioane has a sterling reputation and is beloved by his teammates. Penn State's strength and conditioning coach Chuck Losey praised Vegaduring an interview as being a leader on the team and mentioned that he has always been a leader by example with his work ethic. https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/news/olaivavega-ioane-2025-penn-state-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-grades-rank-measurements Edited February 14 by Big Blitz 2 Quote
billsfan89 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 I think they will be fine along the O-line if they can bring back McGovern or Edwards. They won't be able to resign both most likely. But I think if they bring back one of those two it will be easier to integrate one new starter along the O-line vs. two. Quote
In Summary Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Never forget that far worse than a non-existent receiver corps or a lacking defensive front 7 is the utter implosion of a team and their QB without a capable offensive line. Quote
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