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[url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/03/28/redskins-leaning-toward-further-de-emphasizing-the-nose-tackle/[/url]

Not sure if this is how they really feel or pre-draft misinformation.

I think this defense takes a step in the wrong direction without finding replacements or upgrades.

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[quote=30gut;1141372][url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/03/28/redskins-leaning-toward-further-de-emphasizing-the-nose-tackle/[/url]

Not sure if this is how they really feel or pre-draft misinformation.

I think this defense takes a step in the wrong direction without finding replacements or upgrades.[/quote]

we're not done with the draft or post draft FA yet. knighton wasn't a star, and as of now, is still available. if your thinking about the ditching of hatcher, chances are keeping him = lots of injury time off this season. old and bad knees, not a great mix. we'll definitely be able to see how it plays out though.

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[quote=30gut;1141372][url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/03/28/redskins-leaning-toward-further-de-emphasizing-the-nose-tackle/[/url]

Not sure if this is how they really feel or pre-draft misinformation.

I think this defense takes a step in the wrong direction without finding replacements or upgrades.[/quote]

I'm having a hard time believing they're going into next year relying on guys over 30 to man the middle of the line.

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They are trying to get more picks in a super deep defensive line draft.

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[quote=That Guy;1141378]...if your thinking about the ditching of hatcher, chances are keeping him = lots of injury time off this season. old and bad knees, not a great mix. we'll definitely be able to see how it plays out though.[/quote]Maybe so but Hatcher was a productive player, one of our best interior rushers losing him created a hole we haven't yet filled.

I would like it better if our FA moves left us in position to take the BPA. But it seems like our FA moves are suggesting a DL selection at 21 in this draft it will probably work out that BPA is a DL.

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Be still my heart....

[quote=John Keim]...They[Redskins] still have interest in end Jason Hatcher, running back Pierre Thomas and safety Dashon Goldson.[/quote]

[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/24383/page/nflfreeagency/redskins-dwindling-cap-space-still-allows-for-some-moves-draft-pick-signings]Redskins' dwindling cap space still allows for moves, signing picks - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN[/url]

[quote=JK]The Washington Redskins re-signed eight of their 16 unrestricted free agents -- and still might bring back one more.

They might not be done bringing back other players they cut, either, as a source says they remain interested in defensive end Jason Hatcher and safety Dashon Goldson, both of whom were released before free agency but who remain unsigned.[/quote]

[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/24367/redskins-remain-interested-in-re-signing-some-of-their-own-free-agents]Washington Redskins interested in some of their remaining free agents - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN[/url]

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[quote=30gut;1141568]Be still my heart....



[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/24383/page/nflfreeagency/redskins-dwindling-cap-space-still-allows-for-some-moves-draft-pick-signings]Redskins' dwindling cap space still allows for moves, signing picks - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN[/url]



[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/24367/redskins-remain-interested-in-re-signing-some-of-their-own-free-agents]Washington Redskins interested in some of their remaining free agents - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN[/url][/quote]

I look at Hatcher much like I looked at Pot Roast....not a priority BUT can still be productive player as a rotational piece within the defense. He is a pocket collapsing pass rusher...space-eating, double teaming type who could free up JG who would line up over top of him or beside him when Hatcher would kick inside. I would not mind Hatcher back on the squad.

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[quote=Chico23231;1141569]I look at Hatcher much like I looked at Pot Roast....not a priority BUT can still be productive player as a rotational piece within the defense. He is a pocket collapsing pass rusher...space-eating, double teaming type who could free up JG who would line up over top of him or beside him when Hatcher would kick inside. I would not mind Hatcher back on the squad.[/quote]

I agree. The problem is Hatcher will not play unless he gets a substantial dollar amount. For a guy with bad knees and really should only be a pass rush situational player, that is a problem. Hopefully he prices the market and comes back to us at a fair price.

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hatcher and goldson were released because of their contracts, if they're cheap enough, of course they'd want them back. it's just whether they can agree on a price point or not.

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The most interesting nugget in this is that Murphy will be working with the DL and converting to end:

[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/24567/redskins-lb-ryan-kerrigan-says-players-hungrier-after-2015-success]Ryan Kerrigan says Washington Redskins hungrier after 2015 success - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN[/url]

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[quote=DYoungJelly;1141912]The most interesting nugget in this is that Murphy will be working with the DL and converting to end:

[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/24567/redskins-lb-ryan-kerrigan-says-players-hungrier-after-2015-success]Ryan Kerrigan says Washington Redskins hungrier after 2015 success - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN[/url][/quote]

I'm looking forward to seeing what Murphy can do at DE. He's stout against the run and he has some pass rush ability, so I think he could help us as a DE if he can put on more weight and still be effective.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1141920]I'm looking forward to seeing what Murphy can do at DE. He's stout against the run and he has some pass rush ability, so I think he could help us as a DE if he can put on more weight and still be effective.[/quote]

It's his last chance, so he needs to deliver.

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Do they mean he's attempting to move to a 5-tech DE as in 34 Base D? Or do they mean a DE in a 4 man line that we use upwards of 65% of the time?

Saying a 34 OLB is moving to DE is vague.

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[quote=Chico23231;1141925]It's his last chance, so he needs to deliver.[/quote]

it's not like he was terrible last year, but he's not fast, and that was known pre-draft, so coverage was never going to be a strong point. DL seems like a better fit.