What Position Has Seen the Most Talent

KLHJ2 · 05-21-2010, 03:27 PM

Alright I don't start many threads and rarely are they meaningful so I thought I would start this one. Since I am so unorthodox I decided to do this on my 5001st post instead of my 5000th...alright I f'd up.

So here is the question: Over the history of the Washington Redskins which position(s) have enjoyed the most talent and why?

I will say the Defensive Backfield because all of the players listed below are part of the 70 greatest redskins.

Sammy Baugh
Mike Bass
Pat Fischer
Darrell Green
Ken Houston
Paul Krause
Mark Murphy
Brig Owens

In addition to these guys we have also seen more recently.

Champ Bailey
Sean Taylor
Deangelo Hall
Carlos Rogers
Laron Landry
Ryan Clark
Fred Smoot (before he went to Minn)
Dieon Sanders (even though he sucked then).
Edit: I forgot Shawn Springs

There are others but this post is already too long.

Defensewins · 05-21-2010, 03:37 PM

...and don't forget CB's Joe 'the bird' Lavendar and Lemar Parrish were also very good in their prime. I believe they were pro bowl selections back in the day?

Monkeydad · 05-21-2010, 05:03 PM

Offensive line?

Chris Samuels
RandyThomas
Derrick Dockery
Jon Jansen
Russ Grimm
Joe Jacoby
Mark May
Jeff Bostic
Jim Lachey
Daryl Grant
George Starke
Raleigh McKenzie
Mark Schlereth
Turk Edwards
Ed Simmons
Dick Stanfel
Ray Schoenke
Trevor Matich
Ray Brown
Tre Johnson
Ethan Albright
Terry Hermeling
Ed Simmons

probably others...

Hopefully Trent Williams will be on that list someday.

KLHJ2 · 05-21-2010, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

Offensive line?

Chris Samuels
RandyThomas
Derrick Dockery
Jon Jansen
Russ Grimm
Joe Jacoby
Mark May
Jeff Bostic
Jim Lachey
Daryl Grant
George Starke
Raleigh McKenzie
Mark Schlereth
Turk Edwards
Ed Simmons
Dick Stanfel
Ray Schoenke
Trevor Matich
Ray Brown
Tre Johnson
Ethan Albright
Terry Hermeling
Ed Simmons

probably others...

Hopefully Trent Williams will be on that list someday.

LOL Ethan Albright!

Monkeydad · 05-24-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry

LOL Ethan Albright!

Longevity has its merits. The Red Snapper was also the best in the league at that position. Ever remember a snap sailing over a punter's head in his reign? Neither do it.

Look at Rabach in the shotgun if you want to appreciate Albright.

KLHJ2 · 05-24-2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

Longevity has its merits. The Red Snapper was also the best in the league at that position. Ever remember a snap sailing over a punter's head in his reign? Neither do it.

Look at Rabach in the shotgun if you want to appreciate Albright.

I wasn't taking anything away from him I just don't think that I would classify him as a Offensive Lineman. He was more of a specialist in my mind. I mean his blocking only led to one offensive TD by Hunter Smith. Then again he did snap and block for every field goal and XP attempt; As well as every punt. I still don't know if I would classify him as an offensive lineman though...what the hell, his jersey number was in the 50's right?

Monkeydad · 05-24-2010, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry

I wasn't taking anything away from him I just don't think that I would classify him as a Offensive Lineman. He was more of a specialist in my mind. I mean his blocking only led to one offensive TD by Hunter Smith. Then again he did snap and block for every field goal and XP attempt; As well as every punt. I still don't know if I would classify him as an offensive lineman though...what the hell, his jersey number was in the 50's right?

He wore different numbers over his career. The one I remember first is #67, also #71...may have been others.

rypper11 · 05-22-2010, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

Offensive line?

Chris Samuels
RandyThomas
Derrick Dockery
Jon Jansen
Russ Grimm
Joe Jacoby
Mark May
Jeff Bostic
Jim Lachey
Daryl Grant
George Starke
Raleigh McKenzie
Mark Schlereth
Turk Edwards
Ed Simmons
Dick Stanfel
Ray Schoenke
Trevor Matich
Ray Brown
Tre Johnson
Ethan Albright
Terry Hermeling
Ed Simmons

probably others...

Hopefully Trent Williams will be on that list someday.

Grant played DT next to Butz.

Leader In Sports · 05-22-2010, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rypper11

Grant played DT next to Butz.

Just picture that D Line - Butz, Mann, Manley and Grant. I think they might even be able to be mentioned in the same conversation as the Steel Curtain.

Monkeydad · 05-24-2010, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rypper11

Grant played DT next to Butz.

He played some O-line too.

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Slingin Sammy 33 · 05-21-2010, 05:20 PM

In terms of sheer talent, WR - imagine lining up these three all-time greats as the two WRs and slot:

Charley Taylor
Art Monk
Bobby Mitchell

What team could field a better top three?

rypper11 · 05-22-2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

In terms of sheer talent, WR - imagine lining up these three all-time greats as the two WRs and slot:

Charley Taylor
Art Monk
Bobby Mitchell

What team could field a better top three?

Who would you put at TE to round out the receiving corp? Didirer? Jerry Smith? Cooley?

redskinjim · 05-22-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rypper11

Who would you put at TE to round out the receiving corp? Didirer? Jerry Smith? Cooley?

cooly

Slingin Sammy 33 · 05-23-2010, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rypper11

Who would you put at TE to round out the receiving corp? Didirer? Jerry Smith? Cooley?

As a receiver, either Jerry Smith or Cooley. Blocking TE, without question, Don Warren.

redskinjim · 05-22-2010, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

In terms of sheer talent, WR - imagine lining up these three all-time greats as the two WRs and slot:

Charley Taylor
Art Monk
Bobby Mitchell

What team could field a better top three?

ricky sanders is up there as well

05-21-2010, 03:27 PM	#1
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	What Position Has Seen the Most Talent Alright I don't start many threads and rarely are they meaningful so I thought I would start this one. Since I am so unorthodox I decided to do this on my 5001st post instead of my 5000th...alright I f'd up. So here is the question: Over the history of the Washington Redskins which position(s) have enjoyed the most talent and why? I will say the Defensive Backfield because all of the players listed below are part of the 70 greatest redskins. Sammy Baugh Mike Bass Pat Fischer Darrell Green Ken Houston Paul Krause Mark Murphy Brig Owens In addition to these guys we have also seen more recently. Champ Bailey Sean Taylor Deangelo Hall Carlos Rogers Laron Landry Ryan Clark Fred Smoot (before he went to Minn) Dieon Sanders (even though he sucked then). Edit: I forgot Shawn Springs There are others but this post is already too long. Last edited by KLHJ2; 05-23-2010 at 04:10 PM.

05-21-2010, 03:37 PM	#2
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,749	Re: What Position Has Seen the Most Talent ...and don't forget CB's Joe 'the bird' Lavendar and Lemar Parrish were also very good in their prime. I believe they were pro bowl selections back in the day?

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Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: What Position Has Seen the Most Talent Offensive line? Chris Samuels RandyThomas Derrick Dockery Jon Jansen Russ Grimm Joe Jacoby Mark May Jeff Bostic Jim Lachey Daryl Grant George Starke Raleigh McKenzie Mark Schlereth Turk Edwards Ed Simmons Dick Stanfel Ray Schoenke Trevor Matich Ray Brown Tre Johnson Ethan Albright Terry Hermeling Ed Simmons probably others... Hopefully Trent Williams will be on that list someday. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

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Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: What Position Has Seen the Most Talent In terms of sheer talent, WR - imagine lining up these three all-time greats as the two WRs and slot: Charley Taylor Art Monk Bobby Mitchell What team could field a better top three? __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

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