Breaking down the talent across the line looks shabby at best, the newly signed Kevin Beachum is a nice addition but there is clearly no depth behind him... Spot starter, Ben Ijalana was re-signed but is he the right fit, he is a true swing tackle but if Beachum goes down we are arguably screwed... The only real option is not much of option is free agent prospect from South Carolina State's Javarius Leamon... The only problem with Leamon is he is far from ready, he has the size and length but his functional strength is less to be desired at this point in time... Javarius technique is also something of a mystery on where his development needs to focus on... Another signing in former Texan Jeff Adams more likely to see playing time at right tackle either in relief or spot situational role playing time... This leaves us with second year man Brandon Shell who has made strides in his overall game he still doesn't have the natural athleticism to fill in at left tackle if Beachum went down... The final option on the line is Brent Qvale but he is another mystery lineman because the coaching staff say they like him but he has no role with Ijalana the swing tackle...
So we know this Beachum and probably second year man Shell are the starting tackles, but who is guaranteed to make the final roster? Ben Ijalana have to assume but both Leamon and Adams could end up being a long-shot... Brent Qvale did show some promise when he kicked it inside to play guard, is this his new position? Curious when one can not say who is the starter and who is the backup... One thing is for certain this was the position group completely ignored again this year both in the draft and free agency...
The interior part of the line looks to be the anchor but like the tackle position the depth is limited... James Carpenter is a solid anchor at the left guard spot and re-signed Brian Winters looks to hold down his right guard position but who is going to be the backups for both guard spots... Can Brent Qvale be one piece the team could afford to go with Dakota Dozier as the other option... Wesley Johnson not only earned his second round tender last season but he is the only center on the roster right now which begs to differ where the team would go if he gets hurt... Winters and Dozier have limited experience playing center but then what? Is Jonothan Harrision the option here? If he can make it through training camp, preseason and stay healthy entering the season one could say he may be a viable option, too many what ifs... Is this the year that Craig Watts last year's wonder boy final earn a roster spot but do we need him is the main question since the interior line except for the center position is strong... The only other option is Donald Hawkins but since he is entering his fourth year he could likely qualify for the practice squad...
Depth Chart Possibility:
The starting five look like a decent enough starting group as long as they can stay healthy...
So we know this Beachum and probably second year man Shell are the starting tackles, but who is guaranteed to make the final roster? Ben Ijalana have to assume but both Leamon and Adams could end up being a long-shot... Brent Qvale did show some promise when he kicked it inside to play guard, is this his new position? Curious when one can not say who is the starter and who is the backup... One thing is for certain this was the position group completely ignored again this year both in the draft and free agency...
The interior part of the line looks to be the anchor but like the tackle position the depth is limited... James Carpenter is a solid anchor at the left guard spot and re-signed Brian Winters looks to hold down his right guard position but who is going to be the backups for both guard spots... Can Brent Qvale be one piece the team could afford to go with Dakota Dozier as the other option... Wesley Johnson not only earned his second round tender last season but he is the only center on the roster right now which begs to differ where the team would go if he gets hurt... Winters and Dozier have limited experience playing center but then what? Is Jonothan Harrision the option here? If he can make it through training camp, preseason and stay healthy entering the season one could say he may be a viable option, too many what ifs... Is this the year that Craig Watts last year's wonder boy final earn a roster spot but do we need him is the main question since the interior line except for the center position is strong... The only other option is Donald Hawkins but since he is entering his fourth year he could likely qualify for the practice squad...
Depth Chart Possibility:
| Left Tackle | Kevin Beachum | Ben Ijalana | |
| Left Guard | James Carpenter | Dakota Dozier | |
| Center | Wesley Johnson | Jonothan Harrison | Dakota Dozier |
| Right Guard | Brian Winters | Brent Qvale | |
| Right Tackle | Brandon Shell | Jeff Adams | Ben Ijalana |
The starting five look like a decent enough starting group as long as they can stay healthy...
