Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted January 7, 2024 I cannot recall who, but an astute OBD member here pointed out that since Dillon Gabriel is left-handed, this means his blind side is on the right side. I just assumed that Josh Connerly will guard our new QB just fine with all his experience, but now I realize it is the tackle on the other side who is Gabriel's blind-side protector. Thus Ajani Cornelius becomes that much more crucial, and we have not heard if he is going to the NFL or not. If we had a newbie at that important right offensive tackle? Not good... I would like to think that another year would improve Cornelius's draft stock, and now especially being the blind-side protector...that could really up his stock, and give him great experience with that pressure. C'mon man! 1 5 1 4 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 2 Share Posted January 7, 2024 Cornelius set a great standard this year at RT, even if it wasn't on Bo's 'blind side'. IMO, one more year under Terry with the O-line pieces in place, protecting Gabriel from harm puts him in the first or second round. Maybe not quite in the Penei stratosphere but right up there where tackles are worth their considerable weight in gold. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 3 Share Posted January 7, 2024 I could see this coaching staff switch Conerly to the right side if needed. He's a talented lineman and with an off-season they could have him completely ready to play on the right side if needed. Though getting AC back would be a big boost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryProf No. 4 Share Posted January 7, 2024 I'm sure that Lanning & Co. realized this before the rest of us, and that people are working on an NIL deal that might help keep him at Oregon for another year. I hope it works. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuackyQuack No. 5 Share Posted January 7, 2024 Just saw on IG Cornelius is back! What an amazing offseason. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 6 Share Posted January 7, 2024 On 1/7/2024 at 11:55 AM, EastBayDuckDad said: Cornelius set a great standard this year at RT, even if it wasn't on Bo's 'blind side'. IMO, one more year under Terry with the O-line pieces in place, protecting Gabriel from harm puts him in the first or second round. Maybe not quite in the Penei stratosphere but right up there where tackles are worth their considerable weight in gold. Yep, Cornelius just opted in for another year. Now our O-line will be complete! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontrollonshobbas No. 7 Share Posted January 7, 2024 On 1/7/2024 at 1:16 PM, QuackyQuack said: Just saw on IG Cornelius is back! What an amazing offseason. I am sure Alique told him how much a season protecting a southpaw would raise his draft stock even higher.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 8 Share Posted January 7, 2024 Oh YEAH! 1 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittDuck No. 9 Share Posted January 7, 2024 On 1/7/2024 at 2:51 PM, Charles Fischer said: Oh YEAH! Charles, you just captured all outer feelings in to on dance meme! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 10 Share Posted January 8, 2024 On 1/7/2024 at 2:51 PM, Charles Fischer said: Oh YEAH! Amazing what alcohol can do for your coordination. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 11 Share Posted January 8, 2024 On 1/7/2024 at 9:16 PM, Just Ducky said: Amazing what alcohol can do for your coordination. Well, that and lessons from Elaine in Seinfeld! 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
