Id have rather had Dejean, or Koolaid…but I like Lassiter as well. I feel he’s a mild step down, but the kid can play. He’s not a playmaker as much as a guy that keeps other guys from making big plays, and there is value in that as a skill. And who knows, maybe in time he’ll develop that skill as well.
I don’t think he will be a pro bowler or anything, but if he is durable, plays inside, and limits big plays and tackles well…that’s just fine and dandy to me.
Fisher was the biggest surprise to me. But I said before the draft, don’t listen to what they say…watch what they do. To me, this tells me Howard’s health is a concern. Maybe he plays, but it’s at least an issue to them or they wouldn’t have invested a high pick in Fisher. And even if Howard plays this year, his play may be compromised. I could see them releasing Howard before 2025, and now you have his replacement with one year of training in your system…ready to plug and play at RT. They drafted him that early to eventually start him, whether it’s this year, 25…or very latest 26. Good depth in 24 at tackle and across the line really. Heck can also hold the fort down if necessary.