well you saw it last night? he not only pancaked those two he waffled them. with LaFleur his need for zone blocking did not work because of the players he had in his system just like the QB, and WRs.If the team was still running a zone scheme, I'd be opposed to him playing LT.
Laken should thrive in this offensive game plan but think he is just washed up.
CMG like Laken should thrive but show less then being an average OLM
Players like Becton, AVT, Tipps thrive in this style of blocking because they can use brute force. For AVT it is using his length but understands his footwork and how to convert athleticism to power.
Max showed some physicality last night, he put on weight and muscle this off season but like @TonyFtLaud said I think it is in his head. But having a near death experience with blood clots which he had last year, would put in anyones head or at least in the back of our minds that I could die at any given moment so he is cautious playing. Mitchell has the same style of length like AVT without the power. Max Mitchell's footwork is substandard but his athleticism overcasts his ability which makes him a good fit at left tackle if we can get him out of his own way.