2010 Redskins Final Cutdown

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

What you say just means we can't draft worth shit, or just have really bad luck with drafting. I can't see how anyone here could feel anything, but so so towards our roster. It doesn't suck, but those who are really happy with it, can't be serious. We cut Austin for the small ass speedster in Banks. Gutsy move, but what happens if Banks get nailed. He is shorter and weighs less than I do, and if a NFL CB nailed me full speed I would be in the hospital. Everyone here in last year's draft had it right about getting the 6'4" stud WR that could get the high ball, now we want undersized smurfs that are speedy. It might work, but then again it might be a disaster. In short, I think our roster is rather vanilla and lacking in depth with the exception of QB and RB.

Desean Jackson isn't much bigger, and I would think we'd just do what the Eagles do. You put Banks in situations where he won't be cutting across the middle. I mean you're right when people that size take a straight shot (ex. Jackson concussion from Fletcher), but smart coaches plan to make sure that doesn't happen.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Desean Jackson isn't much bigger, and I would think we'd just do what the Eagles do. You put Banks in situations where he won't be cutting across the middle. I mean you're right when people that size take a straight shot (ex. Jackson concussion from Fletcher), but smart coaches plan to make sure that doesn't happen.

Not to mention Darren Sproles who plays RB at 5'6" 185lbs and runs between the tackles.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

What you say just means we can't draft worth shit, or just have really bad luck with drafting. I can't see how anyone here could feel anything, but so so towards our roster. It doesn't suck, but those who are really happy with it, can't be serious. We cut Austin for the small ass speedster in Banks. Gutsy move, but what happens if Banks get nailed. He is shorter and weighs less than I do, and if a NFL CB nailed me full speed I would be in the hospital. Everyone here in last year's draft had it right about getting the 6'4" stud WR that could get the high ball, now we want undersized smurfs that are speedy. It might work, but then again it might be a disaster. In short, I think our roster is rather vanilla and lacking in depth with the exception of QB and RB.

Why are we making Terrence Austin out to be the next All Pro stud? Dude is good, he's on the PS, and I think before it's all said and done he'll be activated. I don't know under what circumstances, but I have a feeling he won't be just rotting away on our PS forever.

As far as big receivers go, Gus, I'm going to have to disagree with you there. This league has become as much a small receiver league, if not moreso, as it is a big receiver league. Outside a handful of guys like Andre Johnon, Randy Moss, and Larry Fitz, there just aren't a lot of ballers at the WR position 6'3" and over. And for every guy over six feet, there's a Wes Welker, a Percy Harvin, Desean Jackson, Steve Smith (NYG and Panthers) and I'll throw in Santana Moss.

In terms of depth, well, that's the great debate every year on this board and every other fan forum around the league. Fans tend to feel satisfied if their team is stocked and loaded at every position with the next perennial All Pro just waiting in the wings. I submit our back-up situation isn't dire and is probably on par with most NFL rosters. I think our secondary, contrary to what most here feel, could be one of the best this year; in terms of starters and quality of depth. What team can honestly lose a starter at corner and not feel it? Let's see how the Jets fair without Revis and the Ravens without Ed Reed. I think we're more loaded in the secondary than we realize.

The way I look at it the offensive line was going to be a project no matter what following the career ending injuries to Chris Samuels and Randy Thomas. Then we bring in Shanny and a new crew, so we're in the middle of re-building along the front and I think it's going to take another year or two. I like we have in Trent Williams though. Casey Rabach ain't no Jeff Saturday, but he's pretty consistent and he doesn't miss a lot of games. So well see.

[PHazard]

We were doomed in 2008 when we had to draft WR's for our team. Outside of DeSean Jackson and Eddie Royal, not many have produced. NOT 1 WR was taken in the 1st round that year. WR didnt come off the board till 2nd round. Donnie Avery hasnt done much in his career wit da Rams and now is on IR. Then we picked Devin. Jordy Nelson recently lost the #3 WR spot on the packers to james jones. James Hardy was just cut by the bills. Jerome Simpson has something like 2 career catches for the Bengals. Then we took Malcolm. The Steelers took Limas Sweed, who battled bad work ethic, depression and is now on IR. Dexter Jackson hasnt done anything with the buccaneers.

Just wasnt a very good year to Draft at WR. 2011 on the other hand....... :-)

Unless there is a lockout and there is no draft.....

[budw38]

Yahoo! Sports Says here , that we traded Tryon to the Colts for cond. draft pick .

[Lotus]

Practice squad:
The Redskins announced Sunday that they have signed the following players to their practice squad: WR Terrence Austin, OL Selvish Capers, OL Erik Cook, LB Rob Jackson, OL Will Robinson, S Anderson Russell and RB Ryan Torain.

Redskins sign seven to practice squad - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

[los panda]

Originally Posted by budw38

Yahoo! Sports Says here , that we traded Tryon to the Colts for cond. draft pick .

anyone have any idea what kind of pick? 7th rounder at that?

[davy]

My biggest question mark over the final 53 is the lopsided nature of the lines.

On offence we have 5 starters but just 3 back-ups, while on defence we have 3 starters and 5 back-ups and that doesn't include 4 guys listed as LBs that can also play on the line.


:confused:

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by davy

My biggest question mark over the final 53 is the lopsided nature of the lines.

On offence we have 5 starters but just 3 back-ups, while on defence we have 3 starters and 5 back-ups and that doesn't include 4 guys listed as LBs that can also play on the line.


:confused:

The offensive line works as one unit, substituting only when there are injuries, the fewer substitutions the better for the team's effectiveness.

The defensive front will substitute constantly throughout the game so while we list 3 starters, in reality 2 to 3 of the defensive backups will play as much as the starting line will.

[davy]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

The offensive line works as one unit, substituting only when there are injuries, the fewer substitutions the better for the team's effectiveness.

The defensive front will substitute constantly throughout the game so while we list 3 starters, in reality 2 to 3 of the defensive backups will play as much as the starting line will.

Yeah, I appreciate the need for rotation on the D-line, I just thought with Orakpo and Carter likely playing end in any four-man front we could perhaps sacrifice somebody for another O-line body.

Having said that, I see we have 3 O-line guys on the practice squad, so we do have a safety valve should we need it.

[diehard]

You just have to look at the PS as a an extension of the roster, maybe.

[NYCskinfan82]

LB Mike Balogun signed to PS.

[diehard]

Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

LB Mike Balogun signed to PS.

A 27 year-old rookie?

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by diehard

A 27 year-old rookie?

I think he went to a juco, played some semi-pro (in the area as a matter of fact), and attended college as well. Redskins Blog -- The Official Blog of the Washington Redskins has a bit about it

[NYCskinfan82]

I would guess with that signing LB Henson's knee turned out to be worst than first expected.