The official word on offensive lineman rotating in

MTK · 09-13-2010, 01:49 PM

Redskins Insider - Offensive line strategy creates competition for Dockery

Monkeydad · 09-13-2010, 01:55 PM

I noticed Lichtensteiger was playing a lot, but did not see an injury to an O-lineman.

Question answered.

Pocket$ $traight · 09-13-2010, 02:11 PM

This is great coaching. Dock is solid as a rock but I have always felt like he should be more dominant in the running game, especially in short yardage.

JoeRedskin · 09-13-2010, 02:13 PM

Wow. Thought, design and discipline in using O-linemen. Who'd a thunk it!

Pocket$ $traight · 09-13-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Wow. Thought, design and discipline in using O-linemen. Who'd a thunk it!

Captain Slip and Slide never did although he did catch Cooley's ankle surgery.

SmootSmack · 09-13-2010, 02:26 PM

On the one hand, yeah I get it. On the other, don't you want some consistency on your line so that unit can learn to play with each other and gel as one complete unit?

Pocket$ $traight · 09-13-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

On the one hand, yeah I get it. On the other, don't you want some consistency on your line so that unit can learn to play with each other and gel as one complete unit?

The more I think about it, you have a good point mainly because of what we are dealing with on the left side (a rookie tackle). If it were Samuels that would be one thing but it probably makes sense for Trent to know the tendencies of the guy next to him.

Longtimefan · 09-13-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

On the one hand, yeah I get it. On the other, don't you want some consistency on your line so that unit can learn to play with each other and gel as one complete unit?

One would think that with a unit thus far struggling to consistently run the ball, playing musical chairs with the o/line is not a good formula to bring about the cohesion needed. Now, if this is being done just to keep guys fresh and only for short periods then I can understand.

steveo395 · 09-13-2010, 02:33 PM

Lichtensteiger should come in to replace Rabach instead of Dockery... as long as the snaps don't get screwed up because of a change in center

freddyg12 · 09-13-2010, 02:44 PM

When I saw Heyer in the game I thought 'oh no' is brown hurt? I was waiting for some word from the booth.

I've never heard of any pro team rotating o linemen. Most of those guys usually play the whole game even if it's a blowout.

skinsfan69 · 09-13-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by steveo395

Lichtensteiger should come in to replace Rabach instead of Dockery... as long as the snaps don't get screwed up because of a change in center

So tired of people bitching about Rabach. If you know anything about football then you'd know that blocking Ratliff one on one is going to be difficult for anyone. Rabach just isn't strong or quick enough to handle Ratliff one on one..he needs help.

davy · 09-13-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

So tired of people bitching about Rabach. If you know anything about football then you'd know that blocking Ratliff one on one is going to be difficult for anyone. Rabach just isn't strong or quick enough to handle Ratliff one on one..he needs help.

Finally, somebody talking sense re Rabach.

diehard · 09-13-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

So tired of people bitching about Rabach. If you know anything about football then you'd know that blocking Ratliff one on one is going to be difficult for anyone. Rabach just isn't strong or quick enough to handle Ratliff one on one..he needs help.

Is he worth the extension? Make him play out his final year and earn it.

Monkeydad · 09-14-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

So tired of people bitching about Rabach. If you know anything about football then you'd know that blocking Ratliff one on one is going to be difficult for anyone. Rabach just isn't strong or quick enough to handle Ratliff one on one..he needs help.

So his years of TD-killing penalties and inability to snap in the shotgun are excusable as long as he doesn't break a hip bone when blocking Fatliff?

Center should have been upgraded this offseason. Hopefully next year...

scowan · 09-13-2010, 02:49 PM

Hey if it keeps them fresh and it works keep it up. I think it makes them hungry to get out there. I agree with Steveo, Rabach may be a great Center mentally, but Ratcliff was just wearing him out. Thank goodness for Portis, busting him up everytime he came through.

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Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: The official word on offensive lineman rotating in This is great coaching. Dock is solid as a rock but I have always felt like he should be more dominant in the running game, especially in short yardage.

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: The official word on offensive lineman rotating in On the one hand, yeah I get it. On the other, don't you want some consistency on your line so that unit can learn to play with each other and gel as one complete unit? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: The official word on offensive lineman rotating in Lichtensteiger should come in to replace Rabach instead of Dockery... as long as the snaps don't get screwed up because of a change in center __________________

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freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: The official word on offensive lineman rotating in When I saw Heyer in the game I thought 'oh no' is brown hurt? I was waiting for some word from the booth. I've never heard of any pro team rotating o linemen. Most of those guys usually play the whole game even if it's a blowout.

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scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 55 Posts: 1,559	Re: The official word on offensive lineman rotating in Hey if it keeps them fresh and it works keep it up. I think it makes them hungry to get out there. I agree with Steveo, Rabach may be a great Center mentally, but Ratcliff was just wearing him out. Thank goodness for Portis, busting him up everytime he came through.

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