Free agent tackle Alejandro Villanueva is set to meet with the Ravens this week (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport). The Steelers haven’t shown much interest in bringing him back, but they could wind up seeing him a couple of times in 2021.
Villanueva has spent the last seven years with the Steelers. For much of that span, the Steelers’ offensive line was viewed as a strength. However, things declined over the last couple of years as the unit got older. The departure of offensive line coach Mike Munchak may have also been a factor.
Villanueva was never considered an elite left tackle, but he usually did an okay job of protecting Ben Roethlisberger‘s blindside. He’s also been durable, starting all 16 games in each of the past five seasons.
The Ravens are currently projected to start the returning Ronnie Stanley at left tackle with Orlando Brown Jr. on the right side. However, after performing well in Stanley’s stead last year, Brown says he wants to stay at LT. If Brown forces a trade, Villanueva could be considered for the starting lineup. Of course, the Ravens prefer to keep Brown and employ someone like Villanueva as a backup.
Jags should trade their second 1st pick for O Brown.
He only has 1 year left on his contract.
Too much to give up.
Jaguars should invest in a tackle with the pick.
If anything the jaguars should offer pick swaps with the ravens for brown
Jaguars get brown, ravens 1st (#27), 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Ravens get jaguars 2nd 1st (#25), 2nd, 3rd, 4th.
Theyd jump to the top of the round in the 2nd 3rd 4th this year.
Ravens move up 2 spots in the 1st (25 from 27), #33 in 2nd, #65 in 3rd, #106 in 4th vs. Whatever place the ravens are at now currently in 2nd, 3rd, 4th round.
He’s gonna get paid. But Jax has the money. I like your trade idea.
I had a similar thought, but it’s Cincinnati and their 2nd round pick straight up. That lets Cincy take Chase in the 1st and they still get their stud left tackle.
Good photo of him with his head cut off.