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Veteran Dominance or Rising Talent? NFC West Right Tackle Showdown
21 Jul
Summary
- Cardinals' right tackle the best in the division when healthy
- Rams' Havenstein steady but nearing end of career
- 49ers' right tackle spot up for grabs, contract year
- Seahawks' Lucas plagued by knee injuries in recent seasons
As the NFL offseason approaches its final stretch, the focus turns to the NFC West's starting right tackles. The Arizona Cardinals' right tackle is widely considered the best in the division when healthy, having played only six games last season but still demonstrating high-end performance.
The Los Angeles Rams' right tackle, Andrew Havenstein, enters his 11th NFL season and has been a steady presence, with 141 career starts. However, he is now on the back end of his career.
The San Francisco 49ers' right tackle spot is up for grabs, as the player currently holding the position enters the final year of his contract. While he has not been bad, the 49ers are making plans to replace him, potentially setting him up for a big payday if he plays well this season.
Finally, the Seattle Seahawks' right tackle, Lucas, is a promising player, but a nagging knee injury has limited him to just 13 games over the last two seasons. His health will be a key factor in the Seahawks' offensive line plans.
