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[quote=12thMan;677422]Is it conceivable to think the Redskins could start two rookies on the offensive line this year?[/quote]

A few years ago, maybe a year before they won the super bowl but not sure, the Colts started 2 or 3 rookies on the o line. They struggled (the whole O in fact) early on but really played well by the end of the year.

Top ranked rookies can start on the o line & play well I think more so than rookie d linemen. I think the reason that a lot of rookies don't play immediately is due to more O linemen playing into their mid 30s, so teams that draft well usually have a few pretty good reserves who are ready to be starters. Of course, that's not been the case here!

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[quote=tryfuhl;677423]I could see that. I could see us probably plugging someone that's kind of been around in at RT or LT though and filling the other with a rookie. Who knows if someone like Heyer could do better with what they'll be doing.[/quote]

Well Trent Williams is the top RT prospect in the first round, but I don't really see us drafting a RT that high. So if go down the road, and quit the fascination with Jimmy Clausen, we'll probably take Russell Okung or Bryan Bulaga from Iowa. Personally I like Bruce Campbell from Maryland, but I don't think he's slated as a top five pick.

I wouldn't mind seeing us move up and take another stout offensive lineman with our first pick in the second either.

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[quote=12thMan;677422]Is it conceivable to think the Redskins could start two rookies on the offensive line this year?[/quote]

This year? Sure. Opening day? Probably not as likely

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[quote=SmootSmack;677431]This year? Sure. Opening day? Probably not as likely[/quote]

yeah, i'm just looking at the offensive line and the draft in my head and I'm like, we'll probably get one opening day starter, but two would be nice.

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[quote=freddyg12;677425]A few years ago, maybe a year before they won the super bowl but not sure, the Colts started 2 or 3 rookies on the o line. They struggled (the whole O in fact) early on[B] but really played well by the end of the year.[/B]

Top ranked rookies can start on the o line & play well I think more so than rookie d linemen. I think the reason that a lot of rookies don't play immediately is due to more O linemen playing into their mid 30s, so teams that draft well usually have a few pretty good reserves who are ready to be starters. Of course, that's not been the case here![/quote]

There's a lot to be said for chemistry. The more o-linemen play together, usually the better the o-line plays as a unit. We've had so many injuries the last couple of years and plugged in so many players it's hard to get any consistency. Starting rookies on the o-line shouldn't be a problem if they're any good. It's not so much how you start as how you finish and they usually gell in the second half of the season.

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I'm losing track, aren't we in Week 4 now? :D

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[quote=Buster;677453]I'm losing track, aren't we in Week 4 now? :D[/quote]

Ha...no

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[quote=SmootSmack;677458]Ha...no[/quote]

Week 3.5. LOL.

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All of this waiting for Redskins free agent news is a strange feeling...

HEY, WE HAVE A NEW PUNTER!

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Free agent CB Phillip Buchanon revealed that he's scheduled to visit the Redskins on Monday.

Buchanon was recently released by a Lions team with the worst collections of corners in the league. Should he sign on with the Redskins, he'd be limited to nickel-back duties and perhaps punt returns.
Source: Phillip Buchanon on Twitter
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[quote=ChickenMonkey;677805]Free agent CB Phillip Buchanon revealed that he's scheduled to visit the Redskins on Monday.

Buchanon was recently released by a Lions team with the worst collections of corners in the league. Should he sign on with the Redskins, he'd be limited to nickel-back duties and perhaps punt returns.
Source: Phillip Buchanon on Twitter
[url=http://www.rotoworld.com/content/clubhouse_news.aspx?sport=NFL&majteam=WAS]Washington Redskins : Rotoworld.com - Washington Redskins News from Rotoworld.com[/url][/quote]

Love that guy. My friend and I use to set up a Madden franchise and one of his favorite players was Phillip "BuShannon." I told him a 1,000 times how to properly pronounce it but it never took.

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[quote=Buster;677453]I'm losing track, aren't we in Week 4 now? :D[/quote]No, Round 3

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[quote=Dirtbag359;677807]Love that guy. My friend and I use to set up a Madden franchise and one of his favorite players was Phillip "BuShannon." I told him a 1,000 times how to properly pronounce it but it never took.[/quote]

The guy is a good return guy, but his coverage skills? Can you say toast? Raiders, Texans, TB, Lions, he's no better than Smoot.

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Weeks change on Fridays.

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[quote=ChickenMonkey;677805]Free agent CB Phillip Buchanon revealed that he's scheduled to visit the Redskins on Monday.

Buchanon was recently released by a Lions team with the worst collections of corners in the league. Should he sign on with the Redskins, he'd be limited to nickel-back duties and perhaps punt returns.
Source: Phillip Buchanon on Twitter
[url=http://www.rotoworld.com/content/clubhouse_news.aspx?sport=NFL&majteam=WAS]Washington Redskins : Rotoworld.com - Washington Redskins News from Rotoworld.com[/url][/quote]

Unless Rogers is traded, of course. Not saying he will be. The preference isn't to trade him...but if the Rams want Rogers as part of a deal for the Skins to move up and get Bradford...which I hope doesn't happen. I'd take Bradford if he falls to us, but wouldn't trade up for him.

Not sure I'd sign Buchanon either