Jared Gaither for our second round pick?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by IrMitchell

True, but the point is they had faith that the 2nd or 3rd pick (can't remember when he was taken) would help their team. If anything they got worse.

Drafting Roger Saffold in the second round or drafting Russell Okung in the first in my eyes would have the same impact come next year. Let's get Clausen or Berry and get a star player for years to come that will get credit for playing well and make them play better.
Dont' get me wrong I have nothing but respect for the offensive line, but it's a sad reality that they get no credit from the media and fans until the offseason.

Joe Thomas played very well and is a very good tackle. The problem, as I said, is that the Browns as an organization were terribly mismanaged, and as our team has shown, good players can't always save a mismanaged organization.

[IrMitchell]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Joe Thomas played very well and is a very good tackle. The problem, as I said, is that the Browns as an organization were terribly mismanaged, and as our team has shown, good players can't always save a mismanaged organization.

It's weird to see a Redskins fan compare the Browns to the Redskins.. But I guess that's the truth eh? Anyways the point is mismanaged or not he's an amazing tackle who cannot win for his team. Not to mention both starters for that team last year were released/traded showing that he really had absolutely no impact on his quarterback?
I understand those two quarterbacks were downright horrible, but it still has to have a bit of an impact considering these were two highly regarded draft choices coming from college.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Yeah, look at a guy like Joe Thomas. One of the elite LT's in the league yet their team isn't far behind us in draft picks. I know if I was a GM/HC I would take tackles only past round 2 and let the coaches do their job.

well, there's a reason that you're not a GM

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

well, there's a reason that you're not a GM

I'm glad a lot of people around here are not GMs! (including me)

[Dirtbag59]

Has anyone else that Shanahan has been much more willing to take on power blocking types since he came to Washington? When he first came here I conformed to the 300 or under stereotype but it seems like this time around he's more comfortable going into the season with a bigger offensive line. Who knows, maybe all those rumblings about Denver O-Lineman being light to handle the mile high elevation weren't so far fetched.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Has anyone else that Shanahan has been much more willing to take on power blocking types since he came to Washington? When he first came here I conformed to the 300 or under stereotype but it seems like this time around he's more comfortable going into the season with a bigger offensive line. Who knows, maybe all those rumblings about Denver O-Lineman being light to handle the mile high elevation weren't so far fetched.

Nope, def haven't seen our final line so I'm not saying he's willing on anything

hell maybe he'll run it for a bit.. people do usually go to their roots though

it's going to depend on what happens personnel wise until we get a picture

we can say that he'll develop it around our players and that's fine.. at the same time he may be developing the scheme around our players and seeing how they perform.. then he knows after actual GAME play what he needs to do

I think that he'll find out a lot in the pre-season activities, but he could mold it later on as well

he's not getting fired after one year no matter what

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Has anyone else that Shanahan has been much more willing to take on power blocking types since he came to Washington? When he first came here I conformed to the 300 or under stereotype but it seems like this time around he's more comfortable going into the season with a bigger offensive line. Who knows, maybe all those rumblings about Denver O-Lineman being light to handle the mile high elevation weren't so far fetched.

He'll go where the market inefficiencies take him. Or, put simply, best player available.

[IrMitchell]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

well, there's a reason that you're not a GM

Fair enough I guess. haha

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Fair enough I guess. haha

neither am I

[SkinsfanNTX]

He would be a solid pickup for a second round choice.

[CultBrennan59]

I'd just keep our second rounder and get someone like Ducassee, or hope charles brown drops, or get Saffold of Indiana, or possibly Veldheer.

[halodoc]

I think Jared is well worth are 2nd round pick , he's a starting tackle . Yes he might not fit are scheme that well ,but neither does Dockery (326) , Mike Williams ( 337) , or Hicks ( 335 ) who we signed this year. The guy can play football and would be are best olinemen ,so i dont care if he wasnt an honor roll student. And if they can get portis and hanyesworth to practice they can get him to aswell. Hopefully we can also get Okug ,but if hes not there at 4 ,i dont want to reach for another OT. At that point trade down , and draft best avalable. But are line would be much improved if we had this as are starting lineup.
LT- Okug
LG- Dockery
C- Rabach
RG- Heyer
RT- Gaither
with Mike williams , Artis Hicks , Edwin Williams , and Chad Reinhart as are backups.

[Mechanix544]

I would start Hicks over Heyer everyday of the week, and twice on Sundays......lol.

[IrMitchell]

Does anybody else think this is the safest bet? It's almost a guarantee that Gaither is better than any 2nd rounder we pick up.

[Mechanix544]

Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Does anybody else think this is the safest bet? It's almost a guarantee that Gaither is better than any 2nd rounder we pick up.

Sorry, but there are no guarantees. With how deep this draft is on OT's, I wouldnt make the above statement at all.

Plus, I heard the guy is an offensive version of Dexter manley. Hopefully, without the coke habit.