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... and should they call the Jacksonville Jaguars regarding a trade.

The Jags signed free-agent OT, Tra Thomas, this winter. Then they drafted Eugene Monroe and Eban Britton two weeks ago. That makes for three potentially NFL caliber tackles on the roster.

In addition, the Jags had someone who played OT for them last year; and while he may not have been an All-Pro player at the position, he was an NFL-caliber player. That offensive tackle was Tony Pashos. [No, I could not pick him out of a line-up with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.]

Nonetheless, should the Skins call the Jags and find a way to acquire either Pashos or one of the guys that the Jags drafted to play OT?

I know that if I were the Skins' GM - - and be thankful that I am not - - I would see what the price was to acquire any one of the Jags' four tackles - - Thomas, Pashos, Monroe or Britton. Unless one of the two draftees is a total stiff, it seems to me that any of these four beats to all Hell what is on the roster now as players competing to be the right tackle on offense...

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You might want to post the link from the Michael Lombardi article.

As for Pashos id just roll with the guys we got now. If we traded for him I wouldnt mind but I say just let Williams, Bridges, Heyer, and Jansen battle it out.

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If we traded picks everyone would be arguing on how stupid Danny is for trading them.

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[quote=WaldSkins;558266]If we traded picks everyone would be arguing on how stupid Danny is for trading them.[/quote]

We could trade them a player. It's more likely that any trades we make won't happen until teams start to cut down at the end of the exhibition season or until we have an injury to a projected starter.

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I thought they were going to release Pashos? Honestly, I think right now any trade is not worth it. Let's keep our picks.

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[quote=Ruhskins;558276]I thought they were going to release Pashos? Honestly, I think right now any trade is not worth it. Let's keep our picks.[/quote]

Agreed; and in in addition, we already have 5 players competing for the spot..

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It's amazing the faith people have in Buges. I do believe Williams was a 1st round pick. I know he's heavy but he's only like 15 to 20 pounds heavier then his playing weight of a coulple of yrs ago. I know he's been out but I think Buges can get him back to using good technique and I bet he starts at RT no matter what his weight is.

We also picked up Bridges who actually started all last season. He's good enough to either be used at Guard or RT. Honestly we have significantly upgrades one of the weakest spots.

Then we have Heyer who was the starter last yr until he got hurt. He did admirably in the few games he played.

Then there's Jansen. Although he's not my number one choice at RT anymore he can fill in and if he gets his mojo back and plays lights out then start him. The only problem is I think he showed he sucks at pass blocking but is one heck of a run blocker. Heyer is more of a pass blocker but sucks at run blocking. Now if Heyer can get his technique down and show he can do the job then I bet he starts.

In other words ...no need to contact the Jags just yet. Wait for camp and hope theres no injuries, if there is contact the Jags.

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Yep, pick up the phone and call Marcus Washington. Offer a bit more than vet min to get him back in the fold.

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[quote=The Goat;558279]Yep, pick up the phone and call Marcus Washington. Offer a bit more than vet min to get him back in the fold.[/quote]

I'll agree to that. Right now for the first time in a lonnng time, we have some competition at RT. I would consider strongside LB to be a bigger concern. I would rather see Orakpo getting experience playing against NFL caliber OT's than trying to learn a new position. If Marcus were here, I don't think there would be as much interest in Orakpo at SAM because the need wouldn't be there. Williams would prefer to play RT and Heyer has said he's gonna fight his guts out for that spot. I think the competition with the guys we already have on the o-line is gonna lead to improvement this year. I would not give up any high picks. If we can get a really good deal on someone who is much better than who we already have, than I'd go for it, but only if he is much better.

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I agree on the Marcus Washinton front, but I love the fact that we have so much competition at the RT and the OLB position. If theres 3-4 guys fighting for the spot, then weve got depth behind whom ever wins. I dont see a problem with having 3 other RT's behind Heyer if he gets injured(aka 2008's OL)..Or Blades,Wilson,and Fincher pushing Orakpo for the SAM spot...I love the freakin competition...We dont need no stinkin trade.....Best man wins HOORAH

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i think its important to consider getting someone young for the line. either of those guys taken by seattle in the draft could bolster the line for the next few years, instead of more stop gap measures like giving washington more than the vet minimum for another year. it is great that we have lots of competition at rt, but how long will any one of those guys be around?

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I wouldn't include Tra thomas in any discussion as a potential skin. He was a FA & the FO had their chance at him. He's old & I think he's an insurance policy for the Jags.

What J'ville did is very similar to our draft/fa strategy, just at a different position. We loaded up on D, particularly OLB, they loaded up at OT. Considering the FO didn't like the o linemen available when they picked, I think to this point they've done a decent job of getting a couple potential starters into camp. Unless some crazy deal fell in their lap, I don't see any trades on the horizon this year. Of course, an injury on day 1 of camp could change that in a heartbeat.

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Jax won't be trading one of the guys they just drafted. They just signed Thomas and he will at least provide them with depth (which they were sorely lacking last season) and will likely start while they are getting the young guys ready. So I think from that group maybe you would say Pashos would be available, and I don't know anything about the guy, but I am going to go out on a limb and say he is not an upgrade over the guys already on the Skins roster. He would just be another body. I don't see the point.

Sure I'd take Eugene Monroe, but the Jags just drafted him in the top 10 so why would they possibly trade him? And what are you going to give up exactly? So no, I would not make the call.

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Pashos used to play for the Ravens who chose to let him go as an UFA last year. He's a solid pro. Should we trade for him? Naw. As others have said, we had a shot at Thomas and chose not to pursue him. The draft picks are not going to get traded except at premium (i.e. higher pick value than they were chosen). If Pashos gets cut, we can look at him as a FA. Otherwise, just leave the phone on the hook.

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[url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/15/hopefuls-finally-fall-in-line/]Hopefuls finally fall in line - Washington Times[/url]

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[quote=SC Skins Fan;558305]Jax won't be trading one of the guys they just drafted. They just signed Thomas and he will at least provide them with depth (which they were sorely lacking last season) and will likely start while they are getting the young guys ready. So I think from that group maybe you would say Pashos would be available, and I don't know anything about the guy, but I am going to go out on a limb and say he is not an upgrade over the guys already on the Skins roster. He would just be another body. I don't see the point.

Sure I'd take Eugene Monroe, but the Jags just drafted him in the top 10 so why would they possibly trade him? And what are you going to give up exactly? So no, I would not make the call.[/quote]

If we traded a first round pick for Britton then we could pry him away but thats obviously a kings ransom for a second round pick. Anyway thats the only way I could see Jacksonville would trade at least one of their first two picks.

I don't get all the hype about Devin Clark but apparently the coaches are high on him so I'll give him a chance. I still say thought that Mike Williams is the guy at RT this year and with Heyer and a developed Rhinehart on the bench we might have good depth for the first time in a while. The only thing that scares me is the backup Center position. At this point they probably have Cory Raymer on speed dial :D

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My biggest scare is a backup LT. If D Clark is able to go that will be great, but I don't know anybody else out there. I still would not mind seeing Levi Jones brought in, but I know the FO is holding its wallet tighter right now. Really want to see MW re-signed.

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[quote=Dirtbag359;558312]If we traded a first round pick for Britton then we could pry him away but thats obviously a kings ransom for a second round pick. Anyway thats the only way I could see Jacksonville would trade at least one of their first two picks.

I don't get all the hype about Devin Clark but apparently the coaches are high on him so I'll give him a chance. I still say thought that Mike Williams is the guy at RT this year and with Heyer and a developed Rhinehart on the bench we might have good depth for the first time in a while. The only thing that scares me is the backup Center position. At this point they probably have Cory Raymer on speed dial :D[/quote]

Our backup center is going to be Jansen. I'd bet he's better than Rabach already. Jansen's major issues are in pass protection and footwork. Inside he could be as solid as anyone at. At least we'd be getting something out of him.

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[quote=FRPLG;558322]Our backup center is going to be Jansen. [B] I'd bet he's better than Rabach already.[/B] Jansen's major issues are in pass protection and footwork. Inside he could be as solid as anyone at. At least we'd be getting something out of him.[/quote]

I would love to see Jansen take the center position. Rabach as a backup would make for less worries at center. Heyer should step-up this year and if not, maybe Williams takes the RT spot. Hopefully Rinehart can back Thomas up in case of injury. Plus we have Bridges. Clark backing up Samuels is a little scary but it sounds like Buges is pleased with his progress. All in all I think we see an improvement over last year.

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I thought Heyer was our backup LT essentially? Clark got his ass handed to him last year when he stepped in. Anyway that's the situation that scares me...if Samuels goes down the line falls apart. I like GTripp's idea...grab Levi Jones for a backup since we don't know about Samuels health going into the season. Probably takes a good chunk of our cap space to get it done but IMO it's worth it.

Anyway...Heyer is no longer backup LT or what?

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[quote=53Fan;558328]I would love to see Jansen take the center position. Rabach as a backup would make for less worries at center. Heyer should step-up this year and if not, maybe Williams takes the RT spot. Hopefully Rinehart can back Thomas up in case of injury. Plus we have Bridges. Clark backing up Samuels is a little scary but it sounds like Buges is pleased with his progress. All in all I think we see an improvement over last year.[/quote]

I think that we have the Homer goggles on again. We did not bring in any significant players to upgrade the Oline. At most all we did was bring in a bunch of depth. Nothing that we have done is going to impact how well the first team pass protects. Unless Sameuls got 3 years younger and Heyer became a "stud" overnight our oline is still suspect in the passing game. I seriously doubt that Jansen can beat out Rabach for the starting Center position as well.

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[quote=Angry;558337]I think that we have the Homer goggles on again. We did not bring in any significant players to upgrade the Oline. At most all we did was bring in a bunch of depth. Nothing that we have done is going to impact how well the first team pass protects. Unless Sameuls got 3 years younger and Heyer became a "stud" overnight our oline is still suspect in the passing game. I seriously doubt that Jansen can beat out Rabach for the starting Center position as well.[/quote]

Maybe the homer goggles are on, however, the first line did step up for the first 8 games. the major issue came once injuries occurred, and in particular once Samuels went down. That is why I would like to see a solid backup for Samuels brought in. Having said that, if we are able to do some simple shuffling and make the backups effective, then I think we should see major improvements.

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[quote=Angry;558337]I think that we have the Homer goggles on again. We did not bring in any significant players to upgrade the Oline. At most all we did was bring in a bunch of depth. Nothing that we have done is going to impact how well the first team pass protects. Unless Sameuls got 3 years younger and Heyer became a "stud" overnight our oline is still suspect in the passing game. I seriously doubt that Jansen can beat out Rabach for the starting Center position as well.[/quote]

we got younger & bigger at LG w/Dock. Maybe not as athletic though. But otherwise, I'll agree w/you about the homer goggles. That's what I was thinking when I read the Wash Times story. At this point any positive spin on a practice squad guy can be parleyed into a perrennial pro-bowler.

It's nice that Buges had good things to say about Clark & Rinehart, but it was just mini-camp. Williams & Bridges both have a resume, but some baggage (a lot in Williams case) comes w/it. All we can say right now is, good job of assembling bodies w/only 1 draft pick on the o line the last few years.

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The reason I posed the question is that I think the Skins OL could be worse this year than last. It doesn't have to be that way, but it might.

Chris Samuels is getting long in the tooth. He is still a good tackle but the chances that he will get significantly better year over year at this stage of his career are slim. And he is the best offensive lineman on the roster.

Dockery is good - not great. Is he an upgrade over Pete Kendall from last year? Yes. But is he the lynchpin around whom a great offensive line can be built? Probably not since he has been in the league about 5 years now and that never happened.

Rabach is a journeyman. It would be a huge surprise if he suddenly got a lot better than he has shown for the past two seasons - - and that hasn't been anything near outstanding.

Randy Thomas had neck surgery in the off-season. I cannot remember any time when that was considered a career-enhancing move for an offensive lineman. Can Thomas play this year? Can he play well? Can he play 16 games?

Everyone who is "in the mix" to play RT is flawed.
[INDENT]Jansen is aging and has been hurt a lot in the last 2-3 years.

Heyer is underwhelming.

Williams is so out of shape it might be November before he could possibly make the line-up - - assuming he returns to something like his old form in the first place.

Reinhart and Clark are merely the latest rookies that Bugel has gushed over - - turn back the clock 12-18 months and listen to him rave about Heyer.

For 2009, Bridges is the best player of the bunch here by a good margin but he is a gamble as a starter because of his "self-control problems".[/INDENT]
Notice, I didn't even hint at the possibility that there could be a couple of injuries across the line that resulted in season-ending situations.

Yes, things can fall into place and work out for the best, but this is the part of the 2009 team that looks to be a weak link. Therefore, I thought the FO might at least find out what the price would be to make a trade with a team that seems to have plenty of players at a position where the Skins might need a solid player. No need to inquire within the NFC East; no one there will trade to help out the Skins just as the Skins would not trade to help any of the other teams in that division out.

Since the Skins play the NFC South this year, I would think a trade with a team there might be problematic too. So, looking around at other teams in other divisions, the Jags seemed like a place where a phone call might make sense. The Ravens also might have a surplus across the line and perhaps a phone call there would be in order too. Sure, these teams might cut one of those offensive linemen next month - - but then there would be 31 other teams who had an equal shot at signing the player. If the cost were reasonable, a trade would assure that a desirable player came to Washington.

I am not advocating making a trade that costs next year's first round pick or something of that magnitude. But you can't know what the cost is unless you ask...

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[quote=Brian Orakpo;558264][B]You might want to post the link from the Michael Lombardi article. [/B]

As for Pashos id just roll with the guys we got now. If we traded for him I wouldnt mind but I say just let Williams, Bridges, Heyer, and Jansen battle it out.[/quote]

Still waiting...

Man, that's just wrong... and kinda funny.

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[quote=TenandSix:Unacceptable;558354]Still waiting...

Man, that's just wrong... and kinda funny.[/quote]

Yeah, the Lombardi article from Friday is the first thing I thought of when I saw this thread as well.

Here it is

[url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/05/diner-morning-news-trade-bait/]The National Football Post | Diner Morning News: Trade Bait[/url]

[quote]
If I were working for the ‘Skins, I would call Jacksonville about the availability of right offensive tackle Tony Pashos.

The Redskins’ offensive line is a mess. It’s old and injury prone, making the prospect of a successful 2009 season seem unlikely. Worse, there are no signs of finding reinforcements during the preseason. Jacksonville signed former Eagle Tra Thomas this offseason to be the starter at left tackle, then drafted two more tackles in the first two rounds — Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton. They now have three tackles besides Pashos who are locks to make the team.

Even though Pashos has been a starter, he does have limitations in his athletic ability and the type of protection schemes the offense must run. Had this been the ‘Skins’ offense of old (Joe Gibbs’ offense) featuring mostly slide protection, Pashos would fit perfectly. Pashos is the kind of player that ‘Skins offensive line guru Joe Bugel would love — tough, gritty, hard working and willing to do whatever he needs to be successful. The ‘Skins can’t feel that current right tackle Jon Jansen can perform in all 16 games from an injury and performance standpoint. They must find an alternative, and I doubt it will be former Buffalo Bills first rounder Mike Williams of Texas.[/quote]

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I think our OT situation is looking a lot worse than it was at this time last year. I think it has the potential to be a worse situation. But the one thing we have going for us is that we're at least prepared to deal with the worst possible outcome. We have a lot of bodies, and likely won't get married to a single solution should the first choice fail to satisfy.

But I'm thinking this might get worse before it gets better (which it should).

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Keep da picks!!!!

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[quote=GTripp0012;558361]I think our OT situation is looking a lot worse than it was at this time last year. I think it has the potential to be a worse situation. But the one thing we have going for us is that we're at least prepared to deal with the worst possible outcome. We have a lot of bodies, and likely won't get married to a single solution should the first choice fail to satisfy.

But I'm thinking this might get worse before it gets better (which it should).[/quote]

How does it look worse? We have the same guys as last year(one year older but still) with a slue of new guys. I agree that maybe only one out of the bunch may work out but i really don't see us being worse off. If anything else were in the same exact position as last year. All we need is one of these new guys to step up and we will be better off then last year already.

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[quote=WaldSkins;558266]If we traded picks everyone would be arguing on how stupid Danny is for trading them.[/quote]

True, but it doesn't matter how stupid "WE" think it is, it matters if it translates to wins.
Believe it or not, Theo Epstien (GM Red Sox) got a TON of crap for trading Garciaparra in 04...turned out to be a genius move and won us the series. No one questioned it after we won, in fact, those that said it was dumb, turned around and said it was the bold move the Sox needed to win it all.
It's all about how it works. I'd trade every single draft pick next year for a super bowl win. But only for a super bowl WIN.

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[quote=TenandSix:Unacceptable;558354]Still waiting...

Man, that's just wrong... and kinda funny.[/quote]

The OP wrote it out different but I thought he got most of the info from this article.

[url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11750285]Diner News: Trade bait - NFL - CBSSports.com Football[/url]

I honestly dont care either way I just didnt want Michael Lombardi's reign of terror to strike this board. :FIREdevil














:laughing2

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[quote=SOUL-SKINS;558379]How does it look worse? We have the same guys as last year(one year older but still) with a slue of new guys. I agree that maybe only one out of the bunch may work out but i really don't see us being worse off. If anything else were in the same exact position as last year. All we need is one of these new guys to step up and we will be better off then last year already.[/quote]Last year we had two competitors who could both handle the position, conditional on different things (for Jansen, health, and for Heyer, development). This year we have about 4 competitors with various reasons to play them, but Heyer is the only guy I'd classify as starting caliber, and that, still is contingent on further development. So, if Heyer wins the position, beating out the competition, I'd view that as a positive. If Bridges or Williams wins it, I think that would be more of a negative, settling for a player who is worse than we thought we had last year.

The fact that Jansen isn't really in the discussion means there is no incumbant, no level of play to improve on from last year. So if four games into a season, the performance from two or more guys is giant gaping hole caliber...well, then it's back to the drawing board. In October.

So that's how it's a worse situation than last year. Obviously the extra bodies represent a concerted effort to improve an area of need, which worked well with WR last year.

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To those who have repeatedly suggested that I link to an article by Mike Lombardi, I did not do that because I had no idea that Mike Lombardi had suggested virtually the same idea that I had somewhere else on the Internet. Obviously from the postings here, he did that. Perhaps that might mean that great minds run in similar channels and the Skins need to look into this idea. Or it could mean that two individuals who do not know each other or read what each other have to say are both waaay off base. You make the call.


To GTripp, I think you understand why I believe the Skins need to find out the cost of obtaining an OL - - preferable an OT - - from a team that seems to have a surplus now before that team has a training camp injury to deal with. That is why I started this thread. At best, I see the Skins' OL this year being the same as last year which is not all that good. If things go south on the team due to injuries or the ravages of Father Time, it could get really ugly. Remember the game last season when the Skins had to put a rookie in as a swinging gate at LT when Samuels was injured? Ouch!! I don't know if the Skins can afford Levi Jones but he too would be a significant upgrade considering what is on the roster at the moment.


To dirtbag 359, if the only thing you are concerned about is the back-up center position, you have a far more optimistic view about the guys on the roster than I do. Dockery is the only "upgrade" in terms of age and injury history along the entire line. Thomas [B]might [/B]be back to full strength and full capability this year, but that is hardly an odds-on bet. I fear that we will be lamenting OL play before Thanksgiving this year...

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[quote=sportscurmudgeon;558437]To those who have repeatedly suggested that I link to an article by Mike Lombardi, I did not do that because I had no idea that Mike Lombardi had suggested virtually the same idea that I had somewhere else on the Internet. Obviously from the postings here, he did that. Perhaps that might mean that great minds run in similar channels and the Skins need to look into this idea. Or it could mean that two individuals who do not know each other or read what each other have to say are both waaay off base. You make the call. [/quote]

If thats the case then yeah you dont need a link. I thought you got the idea from the article. He posted his article on May 15th and you made the thread two days later. Thats really crazy you two had the same idea in that close of a time frame. Thats either really cool or really scary depending on how you view Michael Lombardi. :laughing2

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I think, on paper, the O-line is looking better this year. Samuels is generally very durable, and I think he has a couple of high level seasons left. Dockery is an upgrade over Kendall in age and talent. Rabach.... sigh... I wish I knew why the Redskins think he's so good. Maybe Edwin Williams will make us all proud and beat him out. Doubtful. Randy Thomas will if nothing else be healthier than last season. He won't be playing each down with the thought of possible paralysis in back of his mind. And RT can't get any worse than last year. Jansen IMO has no shot at winning that job. He's going to be a backup guard/center. Let Heyer and Bridges compete. Either one will be better than Jansen. Maybe we get lucky and Mike Williams decides to play like a 1st round talent.

Regardless, we're much better depth-wise along the line (supposedly Rinehart and Clark are much improved), LG is improved, and we're entering the year healthy. I'm not thrilled with our line, but I don't see any reason to ship players or picks to Jax.

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I think our Oline will be the best we have seen in twenty years. We have depth for the first time, in a long time. I have done a complete 360 on Mike Williams, and now I believe he will start. I am also beginning to believe that Rhinehart or Bridges will be our starting right guard. This gives us a team that can overcome any injury. I see allot of talent on the oline and it has gotten younger and bigger. Lots of guys that age wise should be in their prime. I hope they can find a way to cut Jansen and use Thomas as a back up.

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[quote=T.O.Killa;558452]I think our Oline will be the best we have seen in twenty years. We have depth for the first time, in a long time. [B] I have done a complete 360 on Mike Williams,[/B] and now I believe he will start. I am also beginning to believe that Rhinehart or Bridges will be our starting right guard. This gives us a team that can overcome any injury. I see allot of talent on the oline and it has gotten younger and bigger. Lots of guys that age wise should be in their prime. I hope they can find a way to cut Jansen and use Thomas as a back up.[/quote]

So, he is what you originally thought he was?

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[quote=GMScud;558454]So, he is what you originally thought he was?[/quote]
Sorry meant to say 180. When they signed him, I figured it was some attempt to save Dock's buddy from dying of obesity. Something that was key in getting Dock to sign here. Then I saw the guy was 450 pounds of a mammoth muscle man that needed to shed pounds just to be able to play at a sustained pace. After watching the little they have shown of him, I am prepared to deem the Redskins Oline saved.

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I tend to see better depth on the o-line this year (but you know what fellas that's not saying much since depth last year was just atrocious). I mean last year our depth consisted of a washed up truckdriver in Fabini and that Geisinger kid. UGH!!! Oh and i suppose Jansen was technically depth to start the season. So yeah it's nice to have a slew of guys who we can expect to be serviceable when the injuries come, but like GTripp said the starting cast is just marginally improved (Dock over Pete)...before you take into account another year of age on our guys.

Bottom line the o-line [I]should[/I] hover around average through the season instead of starting out early as a good run-blocking unit, relatively poor pass-blocking unit but plummeting after game 8 to one of the worst units overall in the entire league. I guess if you're ok w/ average...

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[quote=The Goat;558459]I tend to see better depth on the o-line this year (but you know what fellas that's not saying much since depth last year was just atrocious). I mean last year our depth consisted of a washed up truckdriver in Fabini and that Geisinger kid. UGH!!! Oh and i suppose Jansen was technically depth to start the season. So yeah it's nice to have a slew of guys who we can expect to be serviceable when the injuries come, but like GTripp said the starting cast is just marginally improved (Dock over Pete)...before you take into account another year of age on our guys.

Bottom line the o-line [I]should[/I] hover around average through the season instead of starting out early as a good run-blocking unit, relatively poor pass-blocking unit but plummeting after game 8 to one of the worst units overall in the entire league. I guess if you're ok w/ average...[/quote]

Depth is important, especially if the guys on the bench are players whom the coaching staff have confidence on. I think that given the likelihood of an uncapped year, all of the players in the offensive line should be playing as though they are in a contract year. So I hope that brings an added sense of urgency and motivation on all these players.