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08-05-2009, 09:59 AM
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Uncle Phil
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Re: Training Camp Updates:
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08-05-2009, 10:06 AM
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The Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Ouch. That hurts. I was rooting for the guy, but maybe it's wishful thinking. Maybe he can be on the practice squad or a short list of people to call if we're desparate. It doesn't sound like he would fare to well against the likes of D Ware, J Tuck, Trent Cole. Damn. |
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08-05-2009, 10:07 AM
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Playmaker
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Given his weight loss & the way he's playing now, if RI is accurate, he'll need several months to adjust. |
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08-05-2009, 12:39 PM
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08-05-2009, 10:12 AM
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MVP
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Re: Training Camp Updates:
im not sure what people were expecting of him. Christ, about a month ago the guy weighed over 4 bills
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08-05-2009, 10:15 AM
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Living Legend
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Weren't we expecting this from MW. He is a project with the hope of being on the field around Nov/Dec as a crunch. I would love to see him come out and flatten Daniels (no offense to him obviously) but I didn't expect it. If he pans out its a great story, if not then we gave another long shot the shot. One day we will hit it and dang the world will be good.
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08-05-2009, 11:52 AM
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The Starter
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I am a little disappointed that he's been so bad by all accounts. Maybe he'll get his strength back over time though. We'll see. |
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08-05-2009, 12:12 PM
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Hail Raiser
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Age: 53
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A little disappointed with the MW news but I guess we need to check our expectations of a guy who's been out of football for 4 years and needed to drop 100 lbs just to get down to playing weight. Gotta wonder if he can show anything this preseason to prove he's worth the roster spot.
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08-05-2009, 12:31 PM
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Playmaker
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Three Chopt Virginia
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We'll see how good these guys are when they square up against New England, Pittsburgh, and the Ravens. The situation is suspect until then IMO.
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08-05-2009, 12:45 PM
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Uncle Phil
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Re: Training Camp Updates:
Bumps and bruises are to be expected and we shouldn't get carried away. I would guarantee that guys like Grimm, Bostic, Lachey etc. had bumps and bruises early in training camp that would keep them out of some practices (often as a precautionary measure) but since we weren't getting hourly updates we probably never realized it.
I think the front office could have and should have done more to address the O-Line this off-season. But let's not pretend they didn't address it. They signed two starting guards in Dockery and Bridges, they picked up Edwin Williams as a UDFA (a guy many thought could have been drafted). They drafted Rinehart last year and he seems to be developing, albeit at a slower than desired pace. Yes they're taking a gamble on Mike Williams (but the risk is pretty minimal), and they may have more faith in Heyer than others but they have taken steps to address the OL. They just need to do a bit more
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08-05-2009, 01:04 PM
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Swearinger
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Location: Washington, DC
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As far as Mike Williams, I was hoping for the best, but pretty much expecting this. Hard to expect a guy to lose 100lbs and play at a decent level against a great D-line despite not having seen live action since 2005. Oh well. Good story, and maybe with a lot more work he can contribute for us or someone else later this season or next year. However, if we're going to cut bait on this experiment we need to do so right away, and get another capable body in the fold and up to speed asap. We can't afford to eff around on the O-line. If he's not even close to being NFL ready, get him outta there.
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08-05-2009, 12:53 PM
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Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: DC Metro Area
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They had to know that he is a project. He is going to make the 53 man roster because he is still better at blocking than air, at least he can get in the way. Right now the Skins don't have much better options available. I say keep him around for at least a season or 2 to see if he can get back to form.
Does anyone know if he is eligible for practice squad? If he is, that could be an option for the time being, but that wold still leave us thin at OT. |
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08-05-2009, 12:57 PM
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Living Legend
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Re: Training Camp Updates:
on a slightly less serious note, as long as on 3rd and inches at the goal line he can push the pile forward, I will still be happy
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08-06-2009, 09:56 AM
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Hail Raiser
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08-06-2009, 10:34 AM
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Uncle Phil
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Re: Training Camp Updates:
Devin Thomas hurt again...everybody panic!!!!!
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