Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

[quote=Skinsfanatic;1062726]Kyle is their new OC. He doesn't exactly fit Kyle's prototypical OL description.[/quote]

I don't know. According to Keim the Redskins brought him here because he's seen as a good zone blocker.

[URL="http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/6001/free-agent-analysis-shawn-lauvao?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed"]Free-agent analysis: Shawn Lauvao[/URL]
[quote] He's viewed as a good fit in an outside zone because of his ability to move. At 315 pounds, he has good size. But current right guard starter, Chris Chester, is only six pounds lighter. [/quote]

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

He can probably pass protect well.....and run block....as long as he can block he should pan out fine.....

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

[quote=skinsfan69;1062710]Never heard of this dude. Glad we got a linemen but can he play? If Cleveland is letting him walk then I have my concerns.[/quote]

Yeah because Cleveland makes great personnel decisions. Like how just today they let TJ Ward walk and signed Donte Witner (an inferior talent) for more money. Not concerned.

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

[quote=KI Skins Fan;1062859]After McRibust, I'm not so sure about that.[/quote]

everyone knew that was a terrible pick at the time. if you take a 6-7th round talent in the 3rd round, that's on you (shanny).

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

[quote=Mattyk;1062689]Keep in mind that Polumbus graded out decent.[/quote]

That post doesnt actually inspire any confidence in the new guy:saywhat::confused?::cheeky:

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

You guys are commiserating on decisions made by the old regime and players acquired by them.
We have new coaching and we're getting new guys.
The glass is half full.

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

[quote=htownskinfan;1063090]That post doesnt actually inspire any confidence in the new guy:saywhat::confused?::cheeky:[/quote]

I'm saying to take PFF's grades with a serious grain of salt.

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

[quote=Mattyk;1063115]I'm saying to take PFF's grades with a serious grain of salt.[/quote]

Rotoworld had him as the 10th best guard, so like you said, F**K a ranking, lets see if he can play.

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

Per USA Today: $4 million to sign, then bases of 2, 3, 4, and 4 in y1-4.

Pretty player-friendly structure. Even though the guarantee is $4 million, the effective guarantee is two years. Can't save money by releasing him until June 1, 2015.

Rich Tandler says exactly $3 million on the 2014 cap, and I'll confirm his math is correct.

Also according to USA today, some of the yearly salaries are tied up in workout bonuses (or de-escalators). So $17 million is the max value of the deal, but if Lauvao doesn't hit the workout bonus, he will earn less.

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

I read somewhere that he was good in pass protection but struggled in run blocking last season. I really don't know anything about him but if he's a good pass protector that would be a good thing.

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

[quote=KI Skins Fan;1063143]I read somewhere that he was good in pass protection but struggled in run blocking last season. I really don't know anything about him but if he's a good pass protector that would be a good thing.[/quote]He fits the need, so from that perspective the signing makes sense.

I don't know if he's much of an upgrade on LeRibeus or Gettis, but that's because (like the team) I don't know much about LeRibeus or Gettis.

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;1063116]Rotoworld had him as the 10th best guard, so like you said, F**K a ranking, lets see if he can play.[/quote]

That's all I care about can he play.

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

[quote=Mattyk;1063115]I'm saying to take PFF's grades with a serious grain of salt.[/quote]

Oh I knew exactly what you meant,but if they are using the same grading system for everybody and they have Polumbus rated higher than this dude thats not a confidence inspiring move on the redskins part.
Hopefully PFF doesnt know what the hell theyre talking about and the skins do

Re: Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao
 

oh no I still have hope for Lil Rib.