Alex Barron at guard?

[BarronWade]

No there is no report out or expert analysis saying anything about Barron switching to Guard But with Saffold being such a high pick he will probably play RT.

So what about Barron at RG?

He is closer to the center so maybe that will cut down on the False starts. He is big and can push. We can tell him to add some wieght in the off-season (witch shouldnt be too hard)

[chiguy]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

I've liked this idea in the past, but I'm not sure I like it now. Arguably his best season was last year at LT, though he's clearly not the answer there. I'd be willing to believe he becomes the third tackle, with Greco or Setterstom filling the other guard slot.

[shower beers]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

No there is no report out or expert analysis saying anything about Barron switching to Guard But with Saffold being such a high pick he will probably play RT.

So what about Barron at RG?

He is closer to the center so maybe that will cut down on the False starts. He is big and can push. We can tell him to add some wieght in the off-season (witch shouldnt be too hard)

I don't know that it's necessarily a hearing problem with Barron. It's pretty much a mental problem for him.

[molar_pistol]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

in all honesty i think we should release him if we can't find a trade partner before the season.

[RockinRam]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

I don't think he would fit well at guard. He's too much of a lean finesse guy. Maybe if he bulks up more.

[Bar-bq]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

in all honesty i think we should release him if we can't find a trade partner before the season.

Why?

We can never have enough depth along the OL.

[39thebeast]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

3rd Tackle good role for him IMO. He is durable and he can play both tackle positions. I'm fed up with him as a starter and the coaches should be as well. These guys have been quick to show the door to the old organizations hold overs who don't produce.

Just to dispel some Barron misconceptions of Barron being good. He was second on the team in sacks allowed with 7 only 1 behind Golberg. Was top 5 in the league in penalties with 14. Led the team by far in allowed QB hits, and Pressures. The projected starting 4 lineman(Smith, Bell, Brown Grecco?) since Saffold didn't play last year. Between those 4 guys combined gave up less sacks than Barron.

[Rambunctious]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

I'm just not sure his playing ability earns him a starting spot with our current roster.

and

I believe if he doesn't start he will be more detrimental to the line as a whole than helpful as depth.

This is just my gut feeling... no real facts to back it up.

[Azul e Oro]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

Will Barron even sign his tender? If he blows out a knee this season, there goes any chance of a longterm contract/payday elsewhere.

Anyway, the guy is as physically gifted as anyone on the team in all probability & yet he hasn't learned how to play either OT spot consistently up to that potential & now you want to put this passive underachiever in a new spot where there's even less room between him and our new zillion dollar baby when he has his next inevitable brain gas expulsion ?! Count me out.

The best we can hope for,imo, is that he is the most talented & overpaid back-up non-rookie on the team or gets traded for something of longterm value.

[tomahawk247]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

Put Smith at LT.

Let Saffold practice at both guard and tackle. If he can start at RT, put him there. Barron can ride the pine. I think we end up trading him though.

[RockinRam]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

Barron's either going to be our 3rd tackle, or he's going to be gone.

I think Greco will man the RG spot, with Saffold starting at RT.

Greco and Saffold with Brown in the middle at center should make for a nasty right side.

[Ramblin` Ram]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

he`s too "finesse" to play OG..let him be the 3rd choice tackle..don`t cut him tho..if nobody comes in with a trade offer before the season starts,they surely will if injuries to their starters occur and will likely overpay for him..(in the form of what they give up to get him in a trade)..see the Witherspoon trade..if the Eagles weren`t desperate for a LB at the time,they wouldn`t have give us a 5th and a promising rookie for him and the OT position is more important than WLB..

if nobody comes in to trade for him..we get to keep a 3rd OT that can play if we need him too.

[AvengerRam_old]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

The best scenario for the Rams is to start the year as follows:

LT: Smith
LG: Bell
C: Brown
RG: Saffold
RT: Barron

In 2011 it will likely be:

LT: Smith
LG: Bell
C: Brown
RG: Greco or ???
RT: Saffold

[molar_pistol]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

i couldn't disagree more...what has barron done to show that he is capable of being anything but a backup or former ram? certainly he has done nothing for us to put him back over on the right side where he struggled so much. time to move on people, put saffold at right tackle and compete between fraley, greco and goldberg at right guard.

[Shan the Ram Man]

Re: Alex Barron at guard?

he`s too "finesse" to play OG..let him be the 3rd choice tackle..don`t cut him tho..if nobody comes in trade with a trade offer before the season starts,they surely will if injuries to their starters occur and will likely overpay for him..(in the form of what they give up to get him in a trade)..see the Witherspoon trade..if the Eagles weren`t desperate for a LB at the time,they wouldn`t have give us a 5th and a promising rookie for him and the OT position is more important than WLB..

if nobody comes in to trade for him..we get to keep a 3rd OT that can play if we need him too.

I agree with you 100%. During the draft the Rams probably tried trading Barron away with no success. I would not want Barron gone if Smith gets hit with a concussion again. Hold on to him for trade bait later in the season.

i couldn't disagree more...what has barron done to show that he is capable of being anything but a backup or former ram? certainly he has done nothing for us to put him back over on the right side where he struggled so much. time to move on people, put saffold at right tackle and compete between fraley, greco and goldberg at right guard.

You need to keep barron around for this season as a backup and or trade bait. When the season is over or no one has traded for him during the season. Due to injuries on their roster then cut him. That would give Smith 2 years as LT and Saffold a year at RT hopefully enough time to be great at there position.

You do want to keep Bradford upright and a chance to play and learn. It's a uncapped year anyway.