Time to Build an Offensive Line

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I am not big on filling a big hole and creating an equal one. Plus, do we even know that their tackles fit in our system?

I would trade Landry for a pro-bowl quality tackle who fits perfectly in Shanny's system. That is it.

Was Laron in the Pro Bowl? Did I miss that? We have others who could step into Landry's position far better than OT's we have now. Why would any other team trade a probowler for a underperforming player. I think GW would lobby for Landry, and we could get a solid OT in the process. I think this would make sense, but i would be fine keeping Landry as well.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Was Laron in the Pro Bowl? Did I miss that? We have others who could step into Landry's position far better than OT's we have now. Why would any other team trade a probowler for a underperforming player. I think GW would lobby for Landry, and we could get a solid OT in the process. I think this would make sense, but i would be fine keeping Landry as well.

We have no other safety who is anywhere near as good as Landry. It isn't even close.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

We have no other safety who is anywhere near as good as Landry. It isn't even close.

BUT, the D as a whole can make up for a slightly weaker safety position, then the O can with the OT's we currently have. One way, or more than one way, we need to bring in SOLID OL players, and I am pretty sure the Saints OL counts as that.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

BUT, the D as a whole can make up for a slightly weaker safety position, then the O can with the OT's we currently have. One way, or more than one way, we need to bring in SOLID OL players, and I am pretty sure the Saints OL counts as that.

Why don't we just draft a tackle with one of our first two picks, sign a tackle or two and keep Landry? Just because they were good with the Saints doesn't mean we can just plug them in here.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Why don't we just draft a tackle with one of our first two picks, sign a tackle or two and keep Landry? Just because they were good with the Saints doesn't mean we can just plug them in here.

This would make sense, but a lot of pundits and fans feel that the Redskins have to take a QB in the first round.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

This would make sense, but a lot of pundits and fans feel that the Redskins have to take a QB in the first round.

Right, like he said "one of the first two picks" So...QB in the first, OT in the 2nd"

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Why don't we just draft a tackle with one of our first two picks, sign a tackle or two and keep Landry? Just because they were good with the Saints doesn't mean we can just plug them in here.

I am ok with that too, didn't say I wasn't. The main thing is to look at all possibilities, and try to do the best thing for the Skins as a whole team. That means that no player short of Orakpo is completely off limits to trade possibilities. Most scenarios won't play out, but if it improves our OL it ought to be evaluated thoroughly.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I am ok with that too, didn't say I wasn't. The main thing is to look at all possibilities, and try to do the best thing for the Skins as a whole team. That means that no player short of Orakpo is completely off limits to trade possibilities. Most scenarios won't play out, but if it improves our OL it ought to be evaluated thoroughly.

I agree with that. In that case, I would offer Davis or Cooley to them before Dirty 30.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I agree with that. In that case, I would offer Davis or Cooley to them before Dirty 30.

I think, in the case of Cooley, I would want more than just the OT, but maybe not, IF as you say Shanahan thinks the guy is the perfect fit. The thing is, GW would probably push and help get the trade through for Landry (and use him to his best potential, which would irk some of us to no end), but the Saints have Shockey, and they wouldn't look at Cooley/Davs as a need or worth the trade.