Offensive line depth (R. Thomas' injury)

[MTK]

Weren't there whispers in camp that some in the organization wanted Rinehart to be starting at RG?

Nothing against Thomas but I hope this injury is a blessing in disguise. It's time to see what Rinehart is capable of.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Weren't there whispers in camp that some in the organization wanted Rinehart to be starting at RG?

Nothing against Thomas but I hope this injury is a blessing in disguise. It's time to see what Rinehart is capable of.

I want nothing more than for Rinehart to shine. But thus far he hasn't even been capable of being in a uniform on Sundays, let alone starting. Makes me awfully nervous.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I want nothing more than for Rinehart to shine. But thus far, he hasn't even been capable of being in a uniform on Sundays, let alone starting. Makes me awfully nervous.

Thats so they can dress fifteen running backs. We have a very unorthodox coach to say the least.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I want nothing more than for Rinehart to shine. But thus far he hasn't even been capable of being in a uniform on Sundays, let alone starting. Makes me awfully nervous.

Realistically, it's hard to dress too many offensive linemen that aren't starters because they don't really contribute to special teams so they take up active roster spots. And when you have a situation like yesterday where both Smoot and Barnes are inactive and Tryon has to play more defense than special teams, then you have to make sure guy a like Marcus Mason (who can contribute on special teams) is active before Rinehart. Even though they don't play the same position.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I want nothing more than for Rinehart to shine. But thus far he hasn't even been capable of being in a uniform on Sundays, let alone starting. Makes me awfully nervous.

It's a numbers game on Sundays as the article points out. He only plays guard so it's tough to dress a guy who only can fill in at one spot.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

It's a numbers game on Sundays as the article points out. He only plays guard so it's tough to dress a guy who only can fill in at one spot.

I understand that about the 53 man, especially with the CB issue yesterday. But I seem to remember the consensus among the staff/FO during offseason evaluations was that he simply wasn't an NFL caliber player. Looked flat out terrible on a consistent basis. I understand he's come a long way in during OTAs and camp, but I find it hard to believe that a guy who looked to be on his way out of the league has turned himself into a starting caliber player in a matter of months. But hey, we can hope.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I understand that about the 53 man, especially with the CB issue yesterday. But I seem to remember the consensus among the staff/FO during offseason evaluations was that he simply wasn't an NFL caliber player. Looked flat out terrible on a consistent basis. I understand he's come a long way in during OTAs and camp, but I find it hard to believe that a guy who looked to be on his way out of the league has turned himself into a starting caliber player in a matter of months. But hey, we can hope.

Well, what you remember is JLC (I think it was him) saying "some in the organization" think Rinehart has a long ways to go. This was back in February I believe

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Weren't there whispers in camp that some in the organization wanted Rinehart to be starting at RG?

Nothing against Thomas but I hope this injury is a blessing in disguise. It's time to see what Rinehart is capable of.

I agree its time for him to start earning his 3rd draft choice keep. He is going to Sink or Swim. Lets hope he swims.

[12thMan]

I agree. You can't dress a guy who only fills one role and a back-up one at that. His being inactive was more about numbers than his ability. That being said, let's see what he can do. Dockery summed it up well during the post game presser. This is the NFL and people get hurt all the time. You have to be ready to step up. He went on to say that whoever it is Buges would spend time with him and coach that guy up. He didn't expect it to be a major disruption to the unit either.

I hope Rinehart is a beast. Let's make it happen big guy. We're pulling for ya. (no pun intended)

[Pocket$ $traight]

Why wouldn't the Redskins re-sign Boston Pete at this point?

How could it hurt? Give Reinhart a shot but having a back-up plan is never a bad idea.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Why wouldn't the Redskins re-sign Boston Pete at this point?

How could it hurt? Give Reinhart a shot but having a back-up plan is never a bad idea.

That makes sense to me.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Why wouldn't the Redskins re-sign Boston Pete at this point?

Only way would be as a backup.

[PennSkinsFan]

Here is our annual Offensive Line rant, just coming a bit early this year.

http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/09/is-randy-thomas-the-outer-bands-of-a-bad-storm-coming.html

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by PennSkinsFan

Here is our annual Offensive Line rant, just coming a bit early this year.

http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/09/is-randy-thomas-the-outer-bands-of-a-bad-storm-coming.html

Couldn't agree more, that's why Mack should have been drafted by us.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by PennSkinsFan

Here is our annual Offensive Line rant, just coming a bit early this year.

http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/09/is-randy-thomas-the-outer-bands-of-a-bad-storm-coming.html

Rather than rant, let's look at this a little more objectively. Snyder has invested in the OL, it's just been through FA and contract resturctures. Jansen and Thomas restructures in 2007 are what have really hurt. If they both could've been productive through this year we'd have been much better off. No one could forsee both breaking down they way they did after being durable for most of their careers. Dock was a great FA signing. Rabach was a great FA signing in 2005. Samuels has been locked up for the remainder of his career.

I agree more emphasis could've been put on OL in the later rounds, but think about these things:
- Would you have passed on Orakpo at # 13?
- Trading down in 2008 and picking up DT was a good move in that draft, most had him as the #1 rated WR and all the premier OTs & DEs we targeted were gone. Our Smurf-sized WRs was a big complaint that off-season.
- Wasn't OLB an area of need in 2007 when we took Rocky.
- In 2006 didn't we need a CB pretty bad when we took Rogers. Later in the draft, Gibbs made the decision on moving up to get Campbell, not Snyderatto.

Outside of a couple of plays, Rabach and Heyer have been solid. Not sure who Reid's "NFL Insiders" are but if both Rabach & Heyer we doing so poorly we wouldn't have put up the production we did against the Rams and we wouldn't have averaged 4.0 per rush and given up only two sacks against the Giants.