Heyer Injured

[an23dy]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Ok, try this:

Trade Golston or Monty, plus Doughty, to Jax for Tony Pashos.

I'm fine with it, but I'd rather just pick up any of the free agents out there. I do really hope we get a tackle with experience. I feel like the FO feels like they have to stick by what they said to not bring new guys in, but just suck it up and do what everybody knows is what's best for the team. Bring in one guy and everybody is gonna be happy.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Do you think that they O-Line will be ready to start against the GMen and win? I'm more than confident about about the D. Even the special teams will be better with Hunter. I'm not hating on the O-Line, but as of right now I don't think they're a "Championship Level" squad.

I was alluding to the fact that all throughout the offseason, some people here were talking as though last year's problems were solely Campbell's fault and there wasn't much said about the offensive line.

The offensive line has a lot to prove, and these minor injuries are likely to cause concern. I do think we have a better (and younger) line than last year's, and I think going up against the monster of a defense we have should help them. I think some people are overreacting a bit about the offensive line; however I wouldn't be opposed to the team getting a veteran tackle for thee right side (Jones...maybe Runyan).

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I was alluding to the fact that all throughout the offseason, some people here were talking as though last year's problems were solely Campbell's fault and there wasn't much said about the offensive line.

The offensive line has a lot to prove, and these minor injuries are likely to cause concern. I do think we have a better (and younger) line than last year's, and I think going up against the monster of a defense we have should help them. I think some people are overreacting a bit about the offensive line; however I wouldn't be opposed to the team getting a veteran tackle for thee right side (Jones...maybe Runyan).

If we get Runyan we'll need to get some aerosol smell-good too.

[ChickenMonkey]

Redskins offensive line coach Joe Bugel admitted that he is "concerned" with the health of RG Randy Thomas.

Thomas is still having problems with the knee he had scoped in May, and isn't practicing. "I'm concerned about Randy," Bugel said. "Randy's had some problems."

Heres the deal, Bridges is going to have to start at RG this year!! And no one believes that Heyer is capable of starting 16 games..Its a no brainer that we must bring in the best RT left óf the FA's....

[53Fan]

Joe Bugel: "I don't know why everyone is really concerned about RT. That aggravates me."
Morning Practice - Clinton Drives The Equipment Cart

[MTK]

lol @ Buges

Always a grump

[KLHJ2]

This made me laugh

On the field, Jason Campbell had a very good day, as did Santana Moss. On at least one occasion, Moss's good day came at the expense of Fred Smoot, who did not have quite as good a day.

As did this

Oh, and Colt Brennan threw a long touchdown pass to Moss that should get the Cult of Colt all riled up, but I didn't get a picture of it. Instead, here's Brennan from the other day, punching out a tackling dummy. Close enough.

[Lotus]

Carolina just lost Kemoeatu, a starting defensive tackle, and they are thin there.

So I say we offer them Golston or Montgomery. We offer someone else like Doughty or Blades, perhaps as well as a late-round pick next year.

In return, we get Jeff Otah or Jordan Gross.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Carolina just lost Kemoeatu, a starting defensive tackle, and they are thin there.

So I say we offer them Golston or Montgomery. We offer someone else like Doughty or Blades, perhaps as well as a late-round pick next year.

In return, we get Jeff Otah or Jordan Gross.

Nice idea Lotus. I think we need to shore up the o-line w/ MW visibly struggling and Heyer hobbled up. Good to hear the knee doesn't have structural damage but again I just feel he's a bit of the risk there at RT.

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Carolina just lost Kemoeatu, a starting defensive tackle, and they are thin there.

So I say we offer them Golston or Montgomery. We offer someone else like Doughty or Blades, perhaps as well as a late-round pick next year.

In return, we get Jeff Otah or Jordan Gross.

If we suggested that trade the Carolina GM would tell Vinny that is the worst trade proposal he had ever heard of in his life and thank us for the laugh.

The other team isn't about to give away a Pro Bowler or a first round pick from two years ago for a bunch of nothing in terms of trade value.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

If we suggested that trade the Carolina GM would tell Vinny that is the worst trade proposal he had ever heard of in his life and thank us for the laugh.

The other team isn't about to give away a Pro Bowler or a high first round pick from two years ago for a bunch of nothing in terms of trade value.

Fair enough.

We just have riches now at defensive tackle and I thought we could parlay them into help elsewhere.

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Fair enough.

We just have riches now at defensive tackle and I thought we could parlay them into help elsewhere.

I agree, but if we are going to trade backup players we are getting backups in return.

[CRedskinsRule]

Buges take on RT sounds good

"I don't know why everyone is really concerned about right tackle," he said. "That aggravates me. We've got great candidates here. Heyer has played there, he's started there. [Jeremy] Bridges has started in the league right there. We're not desperate in that position. We've got Mike Williams, who's really come on. He had a little bit of a groin injury right there. So, we've got plenty of beef right there, just coach them hard. You can get Humpty Dumpty to get in there -- as long as the guy is tough, I'll coach him. Don't be worried about the right tackle."

But

"There are some guys that really jumped to the top. Devin Clark, we had thought he wouldn't be able to play tackle because of the high rushers, and he is having an awesome camp. I'm real pleased with that because we needed someone behind Chris Samuels."

Again, I am more concerned about this spot than RT.

[JLee9718]

With Heyer healthy the O-Line was looking bad. How's it going to be if a couple of key guys get hurt? The D-Line is tearing them up anyway.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by JLee9718

With Heyer healthy the O-Line was looking bad. How's it going to be if a couple of key guys get hurt? The D-Line is tearing them up anyway.

I believe Haynesworth is likely making the offensive line look worse than it will be against most of our opponents, but I hear you.