Guys move from LT to RT every year. Your best tackle usually plays the left side. Guys getting drafted in the first round are generally the best on their college teams, but not always the best on whatever NFL team they go to.
I have my concerns with this pick, but him potentially having to switch sides is not one of them.
Good for you. But there’s probably a reason you’re sitting at home right now fucking around on reddit and Khan is sitting in the draft room earning a fat paycheck.
Yes we drafted an LT to move to RT. Fautanu wasn't protecting blindside his 2 yrs at LT, and he won't at RT. He's got more range, motor, and athleticism to move over to RT.
Less about protecting a hand than doing everything the opposite way. It’s been described as wiping with your off hand.. which is not quite as easy as it sounds
Well Personally I think Fautanu is going to be the LT, but that is not the consensus of this sub.
His skill set is not typical of the “road grader” Right Tackle template. He moves extremely well laterally, he has long arms, and his feet and hands are quick.
Either way, Fautanu is a welcomed upgrade from Dan Moore.
Fautanu has 5 position flexibility on the offensive line. That's why he's special.
He can play any position. So he'll probably start at right tackle and move inside if needed.
Except they are two different players in two different situations, and nothing is certain yet.
How can you be this miserable on draft day? We got a versatile, stud offensive lineman. We didn’t draft Clelin Ferrell in the top 5. Relax and see what happens.
Fautanu can move to RT or play guard and maybe even center. He’s athletic, versatile and smart. I think the offensive side just got their Cam Heyward type of leader. I love this pick!
We don’t know. That’s why they love positional flexibility. You never know when injuries will happen, so it’s best to have a room full of guys that have experience at different positions and let the dominoes fall.
Dude is a fucking footballer who doesn't give a shit about that diva shit. Wants to run over people. Fuck your social media this dude just wants to hit people. He's a Pittsburgh Steeler.
This is 100% false since they already stated they drafted him to play tackle. He’ll probably compete for the RT job and Jones takes LT. It’s not hard to understand at all.
You already have an answer if Jones can play RT, you have all of camp to see if Fautanu can play RT and you shift Jones back to LT. You took the best linemen available and now the coaches can put the best line out there. Every C is still on the board going into day 2, it is a really good pick IMO. And you still have your third round picks to trade for Courtland Sutton to address the WR room while you look for a center tomorrow.
The Steelers also have really successful examples of changing a lineman’s position. Dawson played G as a rookie. Pouncey mostly played G at Florida. Jones is a very good RT. Fautanu strikes me as a dude who will maul wherever he lines up.
Pouncey mostly played C at Florida, check your facts there. Jones was pretty average at RT, which was not his position, no way can you claim that as a success.
But Dawson worked decades ago, so we’ll be fine.
Madden is where you can flip player’s sides willy nilly. In the real world, that’s the difference between a guy you trade away for peanuts and an All-Pro like Kevin Dotson
What don’t you get? The biggest need was on oline. He was the best o lineman on the board. That’s it. I suspect Tomlin has managed personnel and positions before.
Same here. Steelers have this horrible tendency of drafting guys and putting them at any position besides their natural one. I hope he can either be a stud LT or Broderick can transform into a stud RT. If not this raises a few questions
Backup for both tackle spots. I would like to see him start right away but I assume we will see what we saw with Broderick last year. Camo and injuries matter though.
Having watched all of his games the past 2 seasons, I can confidently say that he will not play center. They are starting him at his most comfortable position of tackle but if it doesn’t work (which I highly doubt that it won’t) then they will move him to guard.
His balance, agility and footwork are what make him able to plug into any position. I expect him to be a pro bowl tackle.
Could easily wind up at guard. If the centers go before 51, the Steelers could draft Blake Fisher at 51. Move Daniels to center and play Fautanu at G.
I heard James Daniels best season according to PFF was at center.
Well we need a center and if we don’t draft one, we’ll likely be moving daniels over since he’s actually played center, which means we’d need either a guard or a tackle, but it’s early and we can still go center later. Have to see how it plays out.
Quite frankly, we're weak at every position on the offensive line, and the bench is empty. My guess is that in the August training camps, Troy tries out at all 5 positions.
It’s been made clear by Steelers coaches and even Rooney multiple times their intention is to move Jones to LT
So we drafted a LT to move to RT this year
That happens a lot.
Yeah players flip sides all the time. It’s how you end up with a Kevin Dotson situation
I used to play tackle. The good ones can flip, it’s not a huge deal.
I’m sure you were a JV all star
I wasn’t good but I played with lots of good tackles. If they are good they can flip, I don’t know why of all things that is upsetting you.
Gotta be careful talking about being an athlete on the internet. Uncoordinated nation will come for you. It’s like the Super Bowl for them.
You’re absolutely correct 😂
Jesus Christ you gotta chill
Guys move from LT to RT every year. Your best tackle usually plays the left side. Guys getting drafted in the first round are generally the best on their college teams, but not always the best on whatever NFL team they go to. I have my concerns with this pick, but him potentially having to switch sides is not one of them.
Better to draft the best lineman on the board and move him than dip down to find a right tackle.
That is probably the view/plan as we sit today.. understand this kid was a top 10 talent before injury concerns arose
Older, injury concerns, position questions, I would’ve gone a different direction
Good for you. But there’s probably a reason you’re sitting at home right now fucking around on reddit and Khan is sitting in the draft room earning a fat paycheck.
SMD
Yes we drafted an LT to move to RT. Fautanu wasn't protecting blindside his 2 yrs at LT, and he won't at RT. He's got more range, motor, and athleticism to move over to RT.
Worth noting that Fautanu played LT for a left handed QB.
Less about protecting a hand than doing everything the opposite way. It’s been described as wiping with your off hand.. which is not quite as easy as it sounds
Well Personally I think Fautanu is going to be the LT, but that is not the consensus of this sub. His skill set is not typical of the “road grader” Right Tackle template. He moves extremely well laterally, he has long arms, and his feet and hands are quick. Either way, Fautanu is a welcomed upgrade from Dan Moore.
Just like last year
Fautanu has 5 position flexibility on the offensive line. That's why he's special. He can play any position. So he'll probably start at right tackle and move inside if needed.
Rich man’s Legursky?
This isn’t like we drafted a QB to play middle linebacker.
Yeah it’s like drafting a RG and sticking him at LG. Like we did with Dotson. Gave up on an all-pro guard
Except they are two different players in two different situations, and nothing is certain yet. How can you be this miserable on draft day? We got a versatile, stud offensive lineman. We didn’t draft Clelin Ferrell in the top 5. Relax and see what happens.
Because everyone in this sub melts down when their specific and absurd opinions aren’t justified, you new here? lol
This is why I get shit faced on draft night. So I’m happy no matter what 😂
Fautanu can move to RT or play guard and maybe even center. He’s athletic, versatile and smart. I think the offensive side just got their Cam Heyward type of leader. I love this pick!
He's a multi positional offensive linemen. Probably too small to be a full time tackle
He has the 3rd longest wingspan out of the tackles taken in the first round. Even longer than Alt who is 6"8. Interesting to see how he handles RT.
I’m simply asking what position. Did we draft a LT to move to RT this year or last year?
We don’t know. That’s why they love positional flexibility. You never know when injuries will happen, so it’s best to have a room full of guys that have experience at different positions and let the dominoes fall.
Dude is a fucking footballer who doesn't give a shit about that diva shit. Wants to run over people. Fuck your social media this dude just wants to hit people. He's a Pittsburgh Steeler.
I like the player a lot, don’t get me wrong. Just don’t know where he plays
Are you willingly this dense?
Don’t look now, but even the Steelers aren’t entirely sure where he will play. Not sure why I’m the bad guy for asking the same question
This is 100% false since they already stated they drafted him to play tackle. He’ll probably compete for the RT job and Jones takes LT. It’s not hard to understand at all.
100% false but no one knows which tackle spot he’ll play
You already have an answer if Jones can play RT, you have all of camp to see if Fautanu can play RT and you shift Jones back to LT. You took the best linemen available and now the coaches can put the best line out there. Every C is still on the board going into day 2, it is a really good pick IMO. And you still have your third round picks to trade for Courtland Sutton to address the WR room while you look for a center tomorrow.
Fautanu will be the RT and BroJo will move to LT.
And that's a good thing, right?
Really can't go wrong either way.
I'm happy with BroJo moving back to LT and what I hear about Fautanu. Just wondering what your thoughts were.
I didn't think he'd be a tackle but they do and they know more than me so I love the pick.
Right on. I basically check Sleestak then Labriola for my info, so this pleases me...
I'm flattered
The Steelers also have really successful examples of changing a lineman’s position. Dawson played G as a rookie. Pouncey mostly played G at Florida. Jones is a very good RT. Fautanu strikes me as a dude who will maul wherever he lines up.
Pouncey mostly played C at Florida, check your facts there. Jones was pretty average at RT, which was not his position, no way can you claim that as a success. But Dawson worked decades ago, so we’ll be fine.
You’re just making shit up for your terrible argument. Jones was average at RT? The fuck are you on about
Yes, it was promising, but overall he was average.
He was the best O-line player available. He's capable of playing anywhere on the O-line. I think it's a really good pick!
This isn't Madden. A versatile OL is an OL.
Madden is where you can flip player’s sides willy nilly. In the real world, that’s the difference between a guy you trade away for peanuts and an All-Pro like Kevin Dotson
Hey bro just so you know, tonight we drafted Troy Fautanu, not Kevin Dotson. Because you seem confused.
> an All-Pro like Kevin Dotson Holy fuck you are being so god damn dramatic lol
What don’t you get? The biggest need was on oline. He was the best o lineman on the board. That’s it. I suspect Tomlin has managed personnel and positions before.
I love it so much. Big boys to a long way.
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Ok now who tf is playing RT?
Blake Fisher
If this is the plan, I’m all for it. Then again, he was announced as a tackle
Wouldn’t surprise me if we stick him at RT. Part of what made him great was his versatility
He’s likely playing in one of the Tackles spots
Ever heard of BPA?
Same here. Steelers have this horrible tendency of drafting guys and putting them at any position besides their natural one. I hope he can either be a stud LT or Broderick can transform into a stud RT. If not this raises a few questions
Drink another beer and trust the process man
Backup for both tackle spots. I would like to see him start right away but I assume we will see what we saw with Broderick last year. Camo and injuries matter though.
Having watched all of his games the past 2 seasons, I can confidently say that he will not play center. They are starting him at his most comfortable position of tackle but if it doesn’t work (which I highly doubt that it won’t) then they will move him to guard. His balance, agility and footwork are what make him able to plug into any position. I expect him to be a pro bowl tackle.
Fautanu will transition to RT pretty easily i assume. His QB in college was left handed so he wasnt the blind side protector anyway
He’s athletic and smart enough to play C. Not a big fan of the pick but that’s probably what the Steelers were thinking
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It's not about forcing him at C, it's about if OT fails he can also play OG & C because he has the tools to do so.
https://twitter.com/FarabaughFB/status/1783689863553830961?t=7ywNemwDLduKbK19SKugwQ&s=19
Are you a fan of complaining about poor Oline play?
He was a LT for a left-handed QB, which means he would be a RT for a right-handed QB.
We have 3 true LTs and no RT. What’s not to like?
He’ll make a fine guard
That would be awesome.. if we had a need at guard
Could easily wind up at guard. If the centers go before 51, the Steelers could draft Blake Fisher at 51. Move Daniels to center and play Fautanu at G. I heard James Daniels best season according to PFF was at center.
Well we need a center and if we don’t draft one, we’ll likely be moving daniels over since he’s actually played center, which means we’d need either a guard or a tackle, but it’s early and we can still go center later. Have to see how it plays out.
I have heard rumblings that we may move James Daniels to center, which he played some of in college so maybe this guy is gonna be a guard for us
https://twitter.com/FarabaughFB/status/1783689863553830961?t=7ywNemwDLduKbK19SKugwQ&s=19 he's going to play tackle.
Quite frankly, we're weak at every position on the offensive line, and the bench is empty. My guess is that in the August training camps, Troy tries out at all 5 positions.
Yeah, was not the smartest pick. Should've went with Barton. But, I gotta believe the powers that be know more than I.
They do
Enough said.
They're about to trade up for Frazier, chill.