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Old 10-13-2006, 01:24 PM
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Most backup LTs aren't on the roster to play special teams like backup CBs, RBs, and WRs are. It is also tainted that they make the distinction for LT. Most teams carry three tackles so if the backup is considered a RT for half the teams then you are only looking at 48 guys of which 2/3rds are starters.
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Old 10-13-2006, 03:04 PM
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Judging on how much money the Vikings have spent on signing Steve Hutchinson and Bryant McKinnie, plus the big $$$ that Matt Birk is making. It's definately O-Linemen that get paid the most after QB's

And then probably D-Linemen
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Old 10-13-2006, 08:15 PM
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Most backup LTs aren't on the roster to play special teams like backup CBs, RBs, and WRs are. It is also tainted that they make the distinction for LT. Most teams carry three tackles so if the backup is considered a RT for half the teams then you are only looking at 48 guys of which 2/3rds are starters.
Huge distinction between Left tackle and Right tackle (note how I make this sound like I've known it all along when I just learned it reading the book).

LT is going to be both bigger and faster than RT since the defense is always going to be lining up the best LB on that side against a right handed QB. Teams that have to move a RT to LT are in a world of hurt. The point is the skills required to play LT are much rarer than other O line positions. There is no tainting. LT is paid more because the market has recognized the value of a 6-5 350 lb man that can move with speed and finesse.
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Old 10-13-2006, 08:32 PM
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Will someone please forward this thread to the Miami Dolphins......they dont seem to understand this concept!
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