Position Battles

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Redskins optimistic about Junior Galette's latest Achilles recovery - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN

good news about JG...

But check out this lil nugget:

On the inside, Mason Foster and Zach Brown will compete for the starting job opposite Will Compton. During the OTA practice open to the media last week, Foster and Brown took reps with the starters though Foster appeared to be with the starters more and did so first. However, in at least some nickel situations Foster and Brown were on the field and Compton was not.

The real point is that no matter who starts, all three will have a role. There's a chance if Brown beats out Foster that the latter could supplant Compton. Foster can handle the signal-calling as well, but for now Compton has the clear advantage. Brown was a free-agent signing, but for only one season. He was not a hot commodity despite coming off his best season in Buffalo. Still, he'll help this defense: Whatever Brown's role becomes, he offers speed and athleticism that they'll use.

Role? Role?! Brown's role will be starting inside linebacker on all three downs. The guy was 2nd in the NFL with 149 tackles! He also had 4 sacks. I wish Keim would stop pussy-footing around in his column. He knows the Skins signed Brown to be a starter.

Also, Brown isn't here to play next to Compton. He's here to play next to Foster. That's because Compton is the slow-ass guy who may see the play but he can't get to the spot to make the tackle. And we don't need Compton to call the plays.

Speaking of the ILB position, I wouldn't be surprised to see Anderson at ILB at some point in the future. I think Anderson may become a pretty good Edge but I also see the tools for him to become a bad-ass ILB. FWIW, Nick Saban thought Anderson's best fit in the pros would be at ILB.

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Role? Role?! Brown's role will be starting inside linebacker on all three downs. The guy was 2nd in the NFL with 149 tackles! He also had 4 sacks. I wish Keim would stop pussy-footing around in his column. He knows the Skins signed Brown to be a starter.

Also, Brown isn't here to play next to Compton. He's here to play next to Foster. That's because Compton is the slow-ass guy who may see the play but he can't get to the spot to make the tackle. And we don't need Compton to call the plays.

Speaking of the ILB position, I wouldn't be surprised to see Anderson at ILB at some point in the future. I think Anderson may become a pretty good Edge but I also see the tools for him to become a bad-ass ILB. FWIW, Nick Saban thought Anderson's best fit in the pros would be at ILB.

Hope you're right. I don't want another year of missed tackles and getting wrecked up the middle.

[ethat001]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Role? Role?! Brown's role will be starting inside linebacker on all three downs. The guy was 2nd in the NFL with 149 tackles! He also had 4 sacks. I wish Keim would stop pussy-footing around in his column. He knows the Skins signed Brown to be a starter.

Also, Brown isn't here to play next to Compton. He's here to play next to Foster. That's because Compton is the slow-ass guy who may see the play but he can't get to the spot to make the tackle. And we don't need Compton to call the plays.

Speaking of the ILB position, I wouldn't be surprised to see Anderson at ILB at some point in the future. I think Anderson may become a pretty good Edge but I also see the tools for him to become a bad-ass ILB. FWIW, Nick Saban thought Anderson's best fit in the pros would be at ILB.

Agree completely. Here's Baldinger's NFL.com film video breakdown of our defense, and Compton made Baldinger's first highlight by missing Ezekiel Elliott in the open field.

Need better MLB play, and Compton's smart but needs more athleticism to keep playing.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Role? Role?! Brown's role will be starting inside linebacker on all three downs. The guy was 2nd in the NFL with 149 tackles! He also had 4 sacks. I wish Keim would stop pussy-footing around in his column. He knows the Skins signed Brown to be a starter.



Also, Brown isn't here to play next to Compton. He's here to play next to Foster. That's because Compton is the slow-ass guy who may see the play but he can't get to the spot to make the tackle. And we don't need Compton to call the plays.



Speaking of the ILB position, I wouldn't be surprised to see Anderson at ILB at some point in the future. I think Anderson may become a pretty good Edge but I also see the tools for him to become a bad-ass ILB. FWIW, Nick Saban thought Anderson's best fit in the pros would be at ILB.

Agreed. Brown and Foster. Compton is painfully slow to start or watch. Ughh.