Redskins cut Mason and Alridge, sign OT Levi Jones

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Ganther may have been picked up because he's a better blocker than Mason or Aldridge... i don't know that for a fact - i just assume he has to be, because theyre both awful. Considering how weak our O-line is, it makes sense to have RBs on the roster who can block... this could free up Cooley to chip block and run more routes instead of staying behind to block so much. Of course, Ganther will probably not see much playing time... just like the guys he's replacing.

Levi Jones may not be worthy of starting on a roster in 31 other NFL teams, but he's probably an upgrade over BOTH Heyer and Williams. Unless he's hurt, i expect him to be our starting LT within a couple weeks. Heyer will move back to the right side and Williams will move back to backup duty.

I wouldn't be so sure that Heyer moves back into his starting spot. If Williams plays decently, I could see him staying there if Jones takes over at LT.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

I wouldn't be so sure that Heyer moves back into his starting spot. If Williams plays decently, I could see him staying there if Jones takes over at LT.

Yeah I can see that too.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

I wouldn't be so sure that Heyer moves back into his starting spot. If Williams plays decently, I could see him staying there if Jones takes over at LT.

I could see that, as well - i just wasn't too disappointed with Heyers play at RT to begin with. He wasn't great but he wasnt a constant liability either. If Williams continues to play well, he'd easily surpass Heyer - i just havent seen enough from him yet. If just one of these three guys can hold the RT position down for us for another year or two, it would allow us to address other, more pressing, positions on the line in the draft next year.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

I wouldn't be so sure that Heyer moves back into his starting spot. If Williams plays decently, I could see him staying there if Jones takes over at LT.

Heyer back to RT , Williams RG and Jones LT when up to speed. All depending on Samuels coming back or going on IR.