Redskins sign guard Rick DeMulling

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Here's his scouting report:

Full Name: Rick Elwood DeMulling
Born: July 21, 1977
Cheney, WA
Height: 6-4
Weight: 304 lbs.
Pronounced: de-MULL-ing

Age: 30
Pos: OG
Experience: 7 years
College: Idaho
Drafted: Year:2001 Round:7 Pick:20, Colts

2007 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 65 | Key
Alert: None

Comment: After being a three-year starter in Indianapolis, DeMulling has been inconsistent during the last two seasons with the Lions. He brings athleticism to the offensive line and seems to be a good fit at guard for the Lions' offense, which includes both pulling and trapping in the schemes. He is a solid technician and a knee-bender who plays with good body position and leverage. DeMulling excels when given the opportunity to block in space. He tracks defenders well and is able to get in position to make the block on the outside or on the second level. DeMulling's athletic feet and balance also show up in pass protection, as he does a nice job of bending his knees, has good hand placement and handles double moves and counter moves well. Where DeMulling does not shine is when faced with a power or bull rusher, because he does not anchor well and often will get run over. This problem is also evident in the run game when playing a stout two-gap defensive tackle, as he struggles to drive block physical defenders at the point of attack. For an offensive lineman with such athleticism and experience, DeMulling seems to lack awareness at times, not coming off protections to effectively pick up blitzers and sometimes burying his head on combination blocks and missing the next-level defender. These inconsistencies in DeMulling's play have been much more evident in Detroit than his first four seasons with the Colts.