Originally Published: April 3, 2005
McDougle leaves large void
While Butler has the potential to improve as a pass blocker, he failed to appear in a game last year, and how much progress he's made remains to be seen. Keeping that in mind, look for Detroit to use an early-round pick on a tackle who has the power and agility to push for playing time this year and eventually move into the starting lineup.
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Kelly Butler, a sixth-round pick in 2004, and 2002 seventh-round pick Victor Rogers are expected to compete for the starting slot vacated by Stockar McDougle, who has signed with Miami. The problem is neither appears ready at this point, as they are both much better run blockers than pass blockers.
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