Lincoln Kennedy To Try Out For Redskins
 

Can't say I saw this coming

[url=http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=71&p=2&c=551391]Scout.com: Ex Pro Bowl Lineman to Try Out with Skins[/url]

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he is huge. dont know if he still has what it takes but he is atleast worth a tryout.

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How many years has he been non-active?? Hes a couch athlete man.

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I knew it!





All right, I had no idea.

To me - if he is healthy - this is a Ray Brown situation, but better. As good a player as Ray Brown was (and you don't play for 20 years if you are just "OK"), Lincoln Kennedy was superior. He averaged less than 1/2 a penalty per start, and only gave up 51 sacks in an eleven year career. He is also keenly observant, if his TV work is any measure, so he would be a fantastic mentor for our younger players. Add in the fact that good players who [U]want[/U] to play a role are great morale builders, and you've got a winning combo.

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That is interesting that he views us as a contender. That means more to me than some jackass like Salisbury who speaks out of both ends (the majority being from the rear one).

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[QUOTE=BrudLee]I knew it!





All right, I had no idea.

To me - if he is healthy - this is a Ray Brown situation, but better. As good a player as Ray Brown was (and you don't play for 20 years if you are just "OK"), Lincoln Kennedy was superior. He averaged less than 1/2 a penalty per start, and only gave up 51 sacks in an eleven year career. He is also keenly observant, if his TV work is any measure, so he would be a fantastic mentor for our younger players. Add in the fact that good players who [U]want[/U] to play a role are great morale builders, and you've got a winning combo.[/QUOTE]

A true genius would never admit he had no idea

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]A true genius would never admit he had no idea[/QUOTE]
But a friggin' genius would lure you into his commentary by pretending to be among the hoi polloi.

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I think that would be great if he is in shape. I mean really what do we have to lose? You can never have to many good OL men.

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Three hundred eighty friggin' five pounds!!! He'll make Dockery look like Emmanuel Lewis. At 35 with 2 years rest, I'd be happy to sign someone like him. This is interesting.

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I wouldn't mind bringing him in to eat up blocks like he's Sam Adams. Just get in the way and free up Griffin and Carter. The main concern with a guy that big, though, is gonna be his conditioning and whether or not his body can deal with him trying to throw that much weight around. I certainly wouldn't mind them picking up another DT.

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[QUOTE=BrudLee]But a friggin' genius would lure you into his commentary by pretending to be among the hoi polloi.[/QUOTE]

Curses! Foiled again

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He might be trying out for the Cowboys as well.

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[quote=BrudLee]But a friggin' genius would lure you into his commentary by pretending to be among the hoi polloi.[/quote]See, the Brud has a method to his madness!

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Whoa. This is great. I love Lincoln Kennedy.

Sucks for NFL network that hes not on NFLTA anymore. Hes a very intelligent analyst.

I'll tell you what, as far as line depth goes, this is like striking gold.

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[quote=Grim21Reaper]That is interesting that he views us as a contender. That means more to me than some jackass like Salisbury who speaks out of both ends (the majority being from the rear one).[/quote]if i remember correctly he was one of the few that said we would win a wildcard spot when there were still 4 or 5 teams contending last season. while everybody else was sucking off dallas he went out on a limb and said WE would be in the playoffs. he was even laughed at by rod woodson when he said it and he just followed that by we will see.

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[quote=jdlea]I wouldn't mind bringing him in to eat up blocks like he's Sam Adams. Just get in the way and free up Griffin and Carter. The main concern with a guy that big, though, is gonna be his conditioning and whether or not his body can deal with him trying to throw that much weight around. I certainly wouldn't mind them picking up another DT.[/quote]

Put the bong down. He is an offensive lineman.

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[quote=gibbsisgod]if i remember correctly he was one of the few that said we would win a wildcard spot when there were still 4 or 5 teams contending last season. while everybody else was sucking off dallas he went out on a limb and said WE would be in the playoffs. he was even laughed at by rod woodson when he said it and he just followed that by we will see.[/quote]

He was also the guy that earlier in the season said that he would walk to Washington if they made the playoffs. I haven't seen him yet but I would swerve at him if I did.

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[quote=Grim21Reaper]He was also the guy that earlier in the season said that he would walk to Washington if they made the playoffs. I haven't seen him yet but I would swerve at him if I did.[/quote]i was talikng about kennedy not salisbury.sorry it wasn't more clear, i've been drinking:food-smil

i would also try to run his naked ass over and then tell my kids why i did it!!

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[quote=TAFKAS]He might be trying out for the Cowboys as well.[/quote]

He would start for them.

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6-7, 385 pounds??

My lord that's a hoss.

He'd definitely give us a nice veteran backup.

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OL depth = good. if he can be like ray brown for a couple years, i'd be happy with that.

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This could be good for our depth. I dunno if i trust a 35 year old, 385 pound lineman to do the job after two years out of the league, but while he was in the league he was definitely one of the best.

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[QUOTE=Grim21Reaper]Put the bong down. He is an offensive lineman.[/QUOTE]

haha...that's a very good point, sir. As you can probably tell, I wasn't thinking of Lincoln Kennedy. Somehow my mind confused him with Ted Washington...ugh. :/

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According to Stats Inc, Kennedy's "listed" playing wieght was 335. That probably rann a litlle closer to 345-350. Considering he hasn't worked out professionally in two years, 35 pounds isn't a lot of weight to deal with.

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[quote=BrudLee]According to Stats Inc, Kennedy's "listed" playing wieght was 335. That probably rann a litlle closer to 345-350. Considering he hasn't worked out professionally in two years, 35 pounds isn't a lot of weight to deal with.[/quote]

He could probably lose it a few days practicing in this heat

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[quote]I mean really what do we have to lose? You can never have to many good OL men.[/quote]

A roster spot and a year of development for one of our young guys. That said, I'd sign him if he can pass a physical.

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If he can not have a heart attack and still has a little wiggle then I can't see this being a bad move if it happens. He'd be a vet min guy who seems smart and dilligent. Maybe not quite a Ray Brown figure but he probably would bring a little more to the field. I give this a hardy thumbs up.

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thank goodness haha, because i was getting a little worried hearing jon jasen was being thrown and pushed around like a rag doll at camp.

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He's too big(fat) and slow.
Ray Brown was in great shape and could play all positions.

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lol...he is 6-7 385....who could move that....just have him line up in the backfield and stand in front of brunell......

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Dont see any reason why this is a bad idea. We obviously could use the OL depth and if he turns out to be in good condition he would be a monster backup

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no way. after 2 years on the couch, not even close to being able to play in the nfl. plus, too old

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[quote=jdlea]haha...that's a very good point, sir. As you can probably tell, I wasn't thinking of Lincoln Kennedy. Somehow my mind confused him with Ted Washington...ugh. :/[/quote]

That's understandable, they're all presidents.

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[quote=dmek25]no way. after 2 years on the couch, not even close to being able to play in the nfl. plus, too old[/quote]

Hey, it's just a tryout. He comes in, shows what he's got in camp, and if he's too big and fat you cut him and there's no harm done to your salary cap.

Worth a look in camp. It's not like WR Mike Espy is going to have a chance to make this team, so you might as well jettison his ass and bring in someone who [B]may[/B] be able to provide some useful depth.

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[quote=jdlea]I wouldn't mind bringing him in to eat up blocks like he's Sam Adams. Just get in the way and free up Griffin and Carter. The main concern with a guy that big, though, is gonna be his conditioning and whether or not his body can deal with him trying to throw that much weight around. I certainly wouldn't mind them picking up another DT.[/quote]

You're really on a roll.

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[quote=Schneed10]Hey, it's just a tryout. He comes in, shows what he's got in camp, and if he's too big and fat you cut him and there's no harm done to your salary cap.

Worth a look in camp. It's not like WR Mike Espy is going to have a chance to make this team, so you might as well jettison his ass and bring in someone who [B]may[/B] be able to provide some useful depth.[/quote]

Right, and it's not like we're looking for a starter. You bring him in, work him out and if he signs you have the preseason to get him up to speed condition wise. He would be a great insurance policy down the line.

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35 is not that old, especially when you haven't endured a 5 months out of the year beating as an OL for the past two years. Getting back into playing shape after being in playing shape your entire life isn't going to be that difficult. He's not expected to start versus the Vikings (or versus any other team) which means he has even more time to get into shape.

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[quote=724Skinsfan]35 is not that old, especially when you haven't endured a 5 months out of the year beating as an OL for the past two years. Getting back into playing shape after being in playing shape your entire life isn't going to be that difficult. He's not expected to start versus the Vikings (or versus any other team) which means he has even more time to get into shape.[/quote]

Exactly my thoughts. If needed, he probably wouldn't be needed until week 5 or later (hopefully never). Also, for the veteran minimum (shouldn't be signed for more than that), he would be a steal. Not to mention, if we got him that would prevent the cowboys from having him (as someone mentioned earlier).

Go for it.

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[quote=dmek25]no way. after 2 years on the couch, not even close to being able to play in the nfl. plus, too old[/quote]

I totally agree here. I would be suprised if this guy got whipped into shape first of all, and secondly legitimately beat out one of the current back-ups to make the roster.

If he does, however, that would def be a bonus for the Skins.

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[quote=DaveyFoSho]lol...he is 6-7 385....who could move that....just have him line up in the backfield and stand in front of brunell......[/quote]

That's a great idea to help Brunell stay healthy...he could be a FB. But, can Brunell see the field with him in front of him? He might not be able to see over OR around him! :oink: