Heyer Injured

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I think that getting a free agent tackle would be a smart move, especially one of L. Jones' stature. I also think that sighning Kendall for depth would be a good idea. I am all for "coaching them up" but if we want to legitimately compete in this division this year we can't leave the most important component of the offense to chance.

Campbell needs a fair shake before they run him out of town.

Levi Jones wants to be a starter and get starter's money. Unless Heyer's injury is very serious, I doubt the team or Levi will show any interest.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Levi Jones wants to be a starter and get starter's money. Unless Heyer's injury is very serious, I doubt the team or Levi will show any interest.

You don't think he could beat out Heyer? Give him a one year deal. Obviously no one is beating down his door.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

You don't think he could beat out Heyer? Give him a one year deal. Obviously no one is beating down his door.

I wasn't saying that he couldn't beat out Heyer, it is just that Levi probably wants to be in a position where he can be the starter and get starter money. Right now there's a competition for the RT position, with Heyer. I think the Redskins would need to convince Jones that he could be a starter in order to get him interested; not what people are saying that we should get him as a back up. I would love to have Jones here, I just don't think he's going to be interested in us unless a.) Heyer is out and he could come in and start or b.) no one picks him up and we become the best option for him.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I wasn't saying that he couldn't beat out Heyer, it is just that Levi probably wants to be in a position where he can be the starter and get starter money. Right now there's a competition for the RT position, with Heyer. I think the Redskins would need to convince Jones that he could be a starter in order to get him interested; not what people are saying that we should get him as a back up. I would love to have Jones here, I just don't think he's going to be interested in us unless a.) Heyer is out and he could come in and start or b.) no one picks him up and we become the best option for him.

It wouldn't be a competition if we signed him. They were hoping that a 450 pounder off the street could push Heyer.

Our line was and is in trouble and I think they need to sign proven talent now before it is too late.

[an23dy]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

You don't think he could beat out Heyer? Give him a one year deal. Obviously no one is beating down his door.

Two weeks ago Levi Jones said he wouldn't sign anywhere until camps started. I heard a number of teams were interested and the Redskins had not shown any interest as of yet. I hope we pick somebody up, Jones is at the top of the list, but I would be happy with anybody with any experience at tackle.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Levi Jones wants to be a starter and get starter's money. Unless Heyer's injury is very serious, I doubt the team or Levi will show any interest.

Zorn told the press that we are going to head into the season with linemen currently on our roster. If Heyer or another lineman goes down, I can see us making a move, but I agree that we probably won't sign another starting caliber lineman.

That said, I wish we would sign another lineman like Jones. I just don't trust the guys on the roster in pass protection. I really believe that Campbell could be a very effective quarterback if given the time to make throws. Unfortunately, our current linemen are unlikely to afford him a decent amount of time to throw from the pocket. That fact, when combined with Campbell's slow release, is likely to spell serious trouble.