Ohalete refuses to give #26 to Portis

[SKINSnCANES]

I guess his continued production will futher lean the skins pick towards getting Winslow now.

[BleedBurgundy]

Why wouldn't we draft Taylor, trade/cut Bowen and move Ohalete over to the other side? It sure seems like Ohalete was the more productive player, although Bowen has the bigger reputation.

[dieselhog]

Walt Harris has taken 37.

[jdlea]

Why wasn't there this kind of outrage when Tre Johnson had number 77 given to Randy Thomas on his arrival? No one said anything.

[jdlea]

I never said that 103 tackles wasn't impressive. I think that's damn good. Nor did I ever try to blame it on the defensive line, but you can't tell me that 3 picks is good for a safety just because Roy Williams only got 2. Roy Williams is a hitter, Iffy isn't. Iffy tries to break on the ball and he's more of a playmaking safety. As far as that goes, 3 picks isn't good. Brain Russel plays safety and he had 9 picks last year, Corey Chavous had 8. Roy Williams makes you afraid to go over the middle and Chavous and Russel make you throw away from them, Iffy does niether.

[AnonEmouse]

Why cut Bowen? I'm sure Williams will prefer depth where possible.

[BleedBurgundy]

Right, I forgot to add /demote to 2nd string. Although I don't know if we wouldn't be wiser to see what we can get for Bowen. We seem to be getting ready to acquire some draft picks soon. (for trotter, possibly gardner)

[AnonEmouse]

Doubt we get much for Bowen. Better keeping as a backup - I seem to remember reading he doesn't have much of a cap impact so it should be OK.

[SKINSnCANES]

There were a bunch of good safetys in free agency, and as far as I know we didnt speak with any of them. It seems like they are content with the two they have and are looking to get Winslow. They may have not talked with anyone and wanted to get Taylor, but after trading Johnson it looks more and more like TE is the way he want to go with the pick

[jdlea]

Hail to the Redskins, you can't tell me you actually believe that damn ranking. 100+ tackles is good, 3 picks isn't too bad. But the fact is, you can't really judge a D-Back by stats because a good D-Back doesn't get tested. What would you say if I told you 71 tackles and 2 picks...where would that rank? Well, in reality, it's Champ Bailey's stat line. Who, oh by the way, just happens to be the best corner in all of the National Football League. What about 69 tackles and just 2 interceptions? Well, that would be Roy Williams stat line...the real best safety in the NFC. I can think of 10 safeties I'd rather than Iffy. He's the one that needs the attitude adjustment.

Clinton Portis is a Franchise Player. Clinton is far more important to a team than an adequate safety, but then again Iffy may not want to piss off his fans, I know the Ifeani Ohelete jerseys sell like hotcakes!

[SKINSnCANES]

lol, yea ive got 10 Iffy jerseys that im saving in a box for my kids and grandkids...

I want Portis to get number 26 because im either buying a Portis, or whichever Cane we drafts jersey. And i would be pissed if i bought a Portis number 3 authentic jersey then he changed his number in a year after Iffy gets cut.

[Hail to the Redskins]

jdlea... you are missing the point COMPLETELY.

Ifeante Ohelete is a 2-year STARTER for the Washington Redskins... and 103 tackles and 3 INT's for a safety in ABSOLUTELY NO WAY sucks, no matter what anyone says!!!

MY POINT IS.... NO ONE should EXPECT him to give up the number he likes and HAS EARNED. That's all. Ohelete is no flamboyant, bragadocius, arrogant, or a trash-talker. He let's his play do the talking for him, and that's it. I have never heard a quote from the guy... much less one ripping a teammate or the sorry coaching staff we had last year. Personally, I think that.. and the fact that he is a 3-year veteran of this team, warrants a LITTLE more respect than he is given by most of us.

AGAIN... I am not saying he is great... I am not saying he is in the class of the incredibly awesome, God-like Roy Williams... I am saying, he is a REDKSIN... one with tenure... and if he doesn't want to give up his number, no one should even discuss it.

By the way... You guys realize #81 has NOT been retired yet...

Anyone think Winslow would be allowed to wear it??

Personally, I think we will retire the number this year... and/or at the very least they'll pull that whole "un-officially retired" deal they pulled with Wuerffel wanting #7 (Theismann's number)...

[SKINSnCANES]

I didnt know there were actual rules about what number you can wear, good to know, thanks.
The three pics was a great stat for him or any other player. The redskins expecially dont ever get a lot of pics, I hope that changes next year. In general the Redskins havent had a player put up big stats in a long time on defense. Lavars 11 sacks was great, but for someoen who said before the season that he would be MVP of the league would have put up more number.

[Dave Butz Baby!]

Hey All...

Been lurking around here (posted once or twice) since there were less than 200 people on this board and it seems be growing faster all the time with some good information and insight, so I figure it's time to jump into the fray! Quick background..34, from Norfolk/Va Beach area, been a 'Skins fan since the Pardee days. Had posters of Joe Lavender and Kenny Houston on my wall as a kid. My Mom and grandfather grew up near DC and are die-hards... he since the days of #33. Old school!

Anyhow, as far as the jersey number range/position relationship is, here's what the NFL has mandated as the official system. Listed is the primary range and then a secondary range for some positions if a number in the primary range isn't available.

QB, P, K: 1-19
RB, DB: 20-49
LB: 50-59 (90-99)
C: 50-59 (60-79)
G, T: 60-79
WR: 80-89 (10-19)
TE: 80-89
DL: 60-79 (90-99)

Since it looks like Iffy just isn't coughing up his number, here's what is available right now (could change fast) for Portis... 27, 31, 35, 36, 37, and 39. Walt Harris and perhaps Taylor would also be picking from that group. Interestingly enough, as of right now, if Winslow is the pick, he'd have no number to pick from in the 80's. They're all gone.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Dave Butz Baby!

Hey All...

Been lurking around here (posted once or twice) since there were less than 200 people on this board and it seems be growing faster all the time with some good information and insight, so I figure it's time to jump into the fray! Quick background..34, from Norfolk/Va Beach area, been a 'Skins fan since the Pardee days. Had posters of Joe Lavender and Kenny Houston on my wall as a kid. My Mom and grandfather grew up near DC and are die-hards... he since the days of #33. Old school!

Anyhow, as far as the jersey number range/position relationship is, here's what the NFL has mandated as the official system. Listed is the primary range and then a secondary range for some positions if a number in the primary range isn't available.

QB, P, K: 1-19
RB, DB: 20-49
LB: 50-59 (90-99)
C: 50-59 (60-79)
G, T: 60-79
WR: 80-89 (10-19)
TE: 80-89
DL: 60-79 (90-99)

Since it looks like Iffy just isn't coughing up his number, here's what is available right now (could change fast) for Portis... 27, 31, 35, 36, 37, and 39. Walt Harris and perhaps Taylor would also be picking from that group. Interestingly enough, as of right now, if Winslow is the pick, he'd have no number to pick from in the 80's. They're all gone.

Good info...Welcome to the Warpath!