Redskins Free Agency 2016

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Yes. I'm also hilarious.

(im joking ... but i dont feel regular today)

[Irrefutable]

Reggie Nelson reportedly headed to Oakland

[MTK]

Reed all day over Paul.

No contest.

[Schneed10]

I know Reed gets all the glory because of his fantasy stats. Sick route runner, huge red zone threat, all of that. But you guys have to remember the flip side. Our running game was garbage last year. For many reasons, not just because of TE. But the absence of Paul and Paulsen really hurt, and exposed Reed as an unacceptable run blocker.

He's too valuable to come off the field, but we should never give him blocking responsibility unless we can help it. That's why Paul is so crucial.

[Schneed10]

I don't think it shows the team's concern for Niles, I think it shows the team is planning to roll with multiple TE sets. And the fact that they let Young go without replacing him shows that they think Niles can rotate into that spot.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I don't think it shows the team's concern for Niles, I think it shows the team is planning to roll with multiple TE sets. And the fact that they let Young go without replacing him shows that they think Niles can rotate into that spot.

Well I think if Reed, Niles, Paulson and Carrier are 100% healthy last year (Carrier probably isn't here) then Vernon Davis isn't signed. Nothing says you cant run 2 TE sets with that group.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Well I think if Reed, Niles, Paulson and Carrier are 100% healthy last year (Carrier probably isn't here) then Vernon Davis isn't signed. Nothing says you cant run 2 TE sets with that group.

Yeah they definitely would have. That was Jay's stated intention all along, he and McVay said throughout camp that they wanted to run multiple TE sets.

[Schneed10]

It's just now with Davis they have the depth to run it even while sustaining injuries.

I think there will be cool packages in the red zone where you get Niles in an H back, Reed in the slot, and Davis on the line. Niles makes for a pass catching threat and a blocking threat in the run game.

[Chico23231]

Niles and Reed together on the field ....that's Gruden's ideal offense. Dangerous. That's the stuff that makes opposing D-Coordinators shit themselves.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Niles and Reed together on the field together....that's Gruden's ideal offense. Dangerous. That's the stuff that makes opposing D-Coordinators shit themselves.

That made my head hurt.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by mredskins

That made my head hurt.

ha! sorry bro. my bad.

just excited about that combo on game day!

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

ha! sorry bro. my bad.

just excited about that combo on game day!

Lets try to get it together.

[30gut]

Good article on Vernon Davis run blocking.

Film Breakdown: Vernon Davis' Run Blocking Key for Redskins

[Alvin Walton]

Role playing on a forum.......
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[Chico23231]

Niles Paul: Doctor told me ankle injury was 'worst he's ever seen' - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN

That’s obviously a good sign for the Washington Redskins, who had a tough time keeping their tight ends healthy last season (with the exception of Jordan Reed). But this is one reason why they wanted to sign veteran Vernon Davis. The Redskins need insurance in case their depth is again tested, or if Paul’s complete recovery takes a longer time.

This offseason, there was some concern about when Paul would be able to complete his comeback. At the owners meetings, coach Jay Gruden said Paul likely would be out until training camp.

Keim talking about Paul and his health issues.