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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 4706657, member: 40"]
Agree about Ellis.  He accorded himself pretty well for a true frosh, and showed that he was a pretty good athlete for being so big [relative to OL].

But IMO, he played too heavy last year, his mobility suffered, and for being so massive he didn't hold up well at the point of attack like you'd expect and open holes.

I'm hearing that he's dropped close to 30 pounds, which hopefully will improve his stamina.  Needs to play "stronger," too.  This is his third year, so I expect a jump.  Him actualizing his potential would go a long way toward the OL solidifying.

Also agree 100% about Bleich.  I'm worried that his recovery from off-season surgery took him out of spring ball, but hopeful that his physical ailments will finally be in the rear view mirror now that his hip issue is corrected.  As you state, we need him healthy.  Would be nice to see what he can actually do when he isn't impaired.  This is a key to the OL unit gelling overall, IMO.  We have the components for the OL to be MORE than serviceable for a change, with better depth.  But that's just on paper.
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