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Some folks have mentioned this in other threads about the O-Linemen working out together in AZ. I liked what I read in this article: Mike Williams' drive to slim down to 342 lbs, seeing the linemen working out together, and most importantly seeing that the line has a chip on their shoulder about last season. I hope to see some major improvements during training camp from this unit, and for some of the new additions (MW, Bridges) and young players (Heyer, Rinehart) to step things up.

[URL="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/28/AR2009072802741.html"]Linemen Downsize For Bigger Results - washingtonpost.com[/URL]

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This is probably my favorite article this offseason. Really good stuff. Very encouraging!

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awesome awesome awesome...finally some good news on the offensive line part. Great to know that these guys are giving it their all to be health and contribute all year on the field. Keeping my fingers crossed that they aren't too burned out though...

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Awesome article! Glad to hear this good news! :D

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Well, this sounds pretty good.. I can't help but be little excited about this, I just hope this off season workouts will help them (and offense) out big time..

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A very positvie article makes you feel good about the upcoming season.

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Like everyone else said - Very Promising. I'm especially interested in what Mike Williams can do seeing as he was the 4th overall pick not long ago. Wouldn't it be awesome if turns out to be a steal?

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Hopefully this offseason program pays off and keeps them healthy for the long run.

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it blows my mind that m.williams has lost so much weight in such a short amount of time. 342! thats insane.

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[quote=Ruhskins;570749]Some folks have mentioned this in other threads about the O-Linemen working out together in AZ. I liked what I read in this article: Mike Williams' drive to slim down to 342 lbs, seeing the linemen working out together, and [B]most importantly seeing that the line has a chip on their shoulder about last season[/B]. I hope to see some major improvements during training camp from this unit, and for some of the new additions (MW, Bridges) and young players (Heyer, Rinehart) to step things up.

[URL="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/28/AR2009072802741.html"]Linemen Downsize For Bigger Results - washingtonpost.com[/URL][/quote]

I also think it's good that the OL heard all of the criticism, saw that the finger of blame was pointed squarely at them internally and externally and responded by changing their habits and bringing an attitude to camp. If that unit stays healthy and effective we could be in for a fun season.

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Great article. I saw Samuels on comcast a few weeks back at his youth camp & they talked about his weight. He looked very fit & athletic for 300+.

L Michaels also mentioned on comcast last night that rinehart has "transformed" his body & is ready to go. Between Rinehart & Bridges, Thomas' spot at rg might not be safe.

I didn't realize the sack totals were so high last year. A more agile line should help.

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Would love to see Reinhart step up and take a starting role at some point this season. He reminds me of one of "hogs" of old...a la Stinky Schlereth. Hopefully Buges can find a diamond in the rough here.

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[quote=dblanch66;570845]Would love to see Reinhart step up and take a starting role at some point this season. He reminds me of one of "hogs" of old...a la Stinky Schlereth. Hopefully Buges can find a diamond in the rough here.[/quote]

That woud be great, but next year is really when he [I]should[/I] be starting. Thomas might be cut by then & it will be rino's 3rd year. If he starts this year that's awesome, but I would expect Bridges to take the rg spot before him. I love Randy Thomas, hope he can return to form, but it sounds like the injuries & age are catching up to him.

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Does anyone know why Randy didn't participate in AZ and what his current status is (neck)? I ask because he's been such a leader of the group and would expect him to be right there in the thick of it...also a guy I would luv to see rebound this season :)

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[quote=johno;570815]it blows my mind that m.williams has lost so much weight in such a short amount of time. 342! thats insane.[/quote]

Just saw on Skins.com that he's, down to 354 currently. Over 50 pounds lost. Amazing.


edit: just read it but was dated 07/17/09...he COULD be 342 now. Wow!
[url=http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Fan_Mailbag__How_Is_Williams__Weight_Loss_Progressing__43525.jsp]Fan Mailbag: How Is Williams' Weight Loss Progressing?[/url]

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[url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/the-skinny-on-mike-williams-we.html#more]Redskins Insider - The Skinny on Mike Williams's Weight Loss[/url]

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^

40 lbs in 6 weeks is nuts...but I guess when you have excess weight and are in an NFL training camp, it just melts off.

I hope he makes an impact this season...he deserves it for the effort he's put into this.

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I wish that I could lose 40 lbs in a year!

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If this is a recent photo, he's looking good.

Listed as 337 on the roster! :D

[url=http://www.redskins.com/gen/players/Mike_Williams.jsp]Mike Williams[/url]

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If you go to the new news in the upper right corner and look at Zorn's comments they discuss Williams and have a photo. He looks better then this photo. His arms are huge.

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[quote=The Goat;570910]Does anyone know why Randy didn't participate in AZ and what his current status is (neck)? I ask because he's been such a leader of the group and would expect him to be right there in the thick of it...also a guy I would luv to see rebound this season :)[/quote]This might explain it. They're trying to make it sound minor, but I'll bet Bridges wasn't brought in just to compete at RT, he's listed as a Guard.

[URL="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/dont-looks-for-thomas-until-tr.html"]Redskins Insider - Don't Look for Thomas until Training Camp[/URL]

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Check out the presser with big Mike Williams on redskins.com, hard to not be rooting for the guy.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;570993]This might explain it. They're trying to make it sound minor, but I'll bet Bridges wasn't brought in just to compete at RT, he's listed as a Guard.

[URL="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/dont-looks-for-thomas-until-tr.html"]Redskins Insider - Don't Look for Thomas until Training Camp[/URL][/quote]


I would say they probably have Randy for this season and than next - his release fee prohibits him from being cut this year and is $6.1 million in 2010 but drops off to $4.3 in 2011 - so 2011 I think Thomas is gone unless he has a major career ending injury before then.

I really think the skins got a steal with Bridges and I would not be surprised that he plays one of the guard positions as injuries are bound to happen this year.

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Dammit! Articles like this convince me every August that the Skins are going to dominate! As hard I as try to fight it, I can't help the training camp optimism! On a serious note, Williams could be a force on that line, and Samuels should be more healthy and less injury prone. We're still weak at center though, and it's the only position on the line where we seem to have little depth.

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If this line improves and becomes pretty good, i think everyone is going to Arizona next year.