HawKnPeppa
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Pandion Haliaetus":1eesye70 said:I went too far with the Unger comparison.
Either way moving Britt to OC, and giving him a shot would have been no worse drafting McGovern or Dahl and giving them a shot.
And I dont think many of us would have bat an eye had the Seahawks drafted McGovern or Dahl and said "meet your new center"
Which is ironic for all the animosity Hunt got for actually being a true OC with elite intangibles, ZBS experience, and highly regarded performances.
Britt, McGovern, and Dahl all likely would have to learn to snap and call protections.
But only 1 player of the 3 has 36 NFL starts, 18 at LG, 18 at RT. Not mention LT, RG experience he got in college.
Only 1 player of the 3 has ZBS experience in Cable's system. Only 1 knows the playbook, Wilson, scouted NFL opposition, I could go on an on.
Point is moving Britt is no worse that drafting McGovern or Dahl for the position but Britt's learning curve looks substantially smaller.
I dont know how many of you hating on this move even wanted McGovern or Dahl or would have welcomed them at OC. I just know they were popular prospects that had the projections to be kicked inside and snap.
At this point with Britt, the more value you can get out of him the better, if he ends up taking to the position, awesome. If he doesnt you know he can be depth elsewhere.
This is a project but its no where near as complicated as it was with Sweezy, Nowak, Sokoli and others trying to transition from DT. Britt has plenty of experience to make this work.
The real question is how much does he want it, how much will he put in to achieve, and how far will he push himself to compete for it?
Its like his whole world is hanging in the balance and he needs to step up and earn it, the team is giving him one more shot to earn his place, what is he going to do to earn it?
I just feel that if he doesnt come into TC in the best shape of his life, stronger than ever, rehearsed and ready to dive in full head of steam, hes already lost.
And for someone with a wife, kid, and one on the way thats perplexing to say the least.
Its definately a kick in the butt for Britt but just as well its not the biggest project or transistion the Seahawks have had. And it could definately be a good fit for him considering his strengths and weaknesses especially compared to what weve had last year.
And the formula is simple... All Britt has to do is put in the work and earn it. Whether or not he does is up to him. I just feel though if he doesnt throw himself into this opportunity with everything he has its highly possible the team could cut ties with him.
This is pretty much a test. Compete. Compete. Compete.
So the stage is set.
Physical attributes: Check
Knowledge of the ZBS from both T and G positions: Check
A third, and hopefully sobering chance to succeed, with a family depending on it: Big CHECK for the motivational factor.
Hopefully he kills it, or at least proves to be a very-worthy backup.