Redskins Notes (3/15)

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I agree with Schneed10, I'm not sure if Wynn would be an upgrade over Salave'a.

I do think Wynn helps give us some depth at DT in a rotation, but I would guess Salave'a would still start.

Wynn doesn't have the bulk to play full-time at DT.

Yeah that would be my main concern with Wynn at DT full-time, he's not that big. Salavea'a is bigger, and just strong as a friggin ox, he's so hard to move. He's great for run-defense because he just clogs things up. Wynn is a great run stopper as an end because he matches up size-wise against tackles very well. But guards are bigger, and I think he'd be susceptible to getting moved out by a bigger guard like Philly's Sean Andrews.

But Salavea'a did have those plantar fasciatis problems in his foot, and that is a recurring type of injury. It's nice having Wynn as a 3rd DE/3rd DT because Big Joe's foot could flare up again. And Phillip Daniels has been known to get knicked up in his career. So I take comfort in having the depth.

But I'd think you'd want Salavea'a in at DT on running downs, especially when he's fully healthy.