Falcons: Sam Baker

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We have a massive project LT waiting in the wings and learning.

Thus far, Baker has proven that what Smitty said about his injuries and overall fitness was correct. He looks like a different player and held up well, pass blocking, against one of the better pass rushing tandems in the league. He did an admirable job out there even without RB/TE help at times. The run blocking has been terrible overall so I don't think saying he has not been good at that is fair, none of our other guys have done well with it this season either.

Could he be better? Of course, every player can. I hope he continues to play at this elevated level and proves that he is a starting quality LT in the NFL. Nothing would make me happier than Baker not giving up a sack all season. That being said, if he runs into the same injury/fitness issues he has had in the past and his level of play drops, there are guys on the roster that could replace him.