I thought Diem had a rough year, but I don’t think Terry makes the team.
If Terry can show that he has healed from his knee-injury, and if the Colts coaching staff and Pete Metzalaars can improve his ability to pass-protect, he could actually be an overall better option at right tackle. Either way, it can be assumed that the big man offers a drastic improvement as a run blocker over Diem on his first day.
Still, Diem has been a long-time starter, and solid pass-protector. Unfortunately, he has also shown some signs of starting to his age, with mental errors, false starts, and a noticeably poorer performance in his past years. Terry is three years younger, and heading into his sixth NFL season while Diem is entering his tenth.
Even if Terry does not supplant Diem as starter, he will be considered at right guard, where he played most in his first four seasons in the NFL. Having both Diem and Terry on the roster this year provides a great deal of experience at both positions, as Diem also played two seasons at right guard before moving outside. The competition, Terry’s return to full health, and the options it gives the Colts will be an interesting development this off-season.
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