The starting left tackle will most likely be 5th year veteran Jonathan Scott, with seasoned road grater Chris Kemoeatu to start at left guard. Anchoring the center of the line will be the former rookie sensation and Pro Bowler Maurkice Pouncey with his former backup, Doug Legursky getting his chance to start at right guard. That means that penalty prone Willie Colon will return to start at right tackle, this should be interesting.
So, what about second round pick Marcus Gilbert?
With the lack of an offseason, Marcus Gilbert didn't have time to learn the ins and outs of a pro style offense and really didn't have much of a chance to start as a rookie. Gilbert will most likely be the left tackle of the future, but right now he needs to sit and learn while getting some valuable playing time here and there.
The biggest shocker is 3rd year Marshall center/guard, Doug Legursky, will get the start over the expected starter Tony Hills. The coaches felt that Legursky understands the position better than the other lineman competing for the job, so decided to let him have a shot. Legursky has started four games, all of them last season, including the Super Bowl against the Packers. He has a smaller frame than typical lineman standing only 6'1 weighing it at 315 lbs but has an excellent skill set to be an NFL lineman.
With all the new faces we can only hope that the growing pains are short and painless, but with our schedule that is not likely. The line will be tested early against three straight playoff teams, at Baltimore, home against Seattle and at Indianapolis.
Well, heres to week one hopes for the line.
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