Who are your starting Safeties

MTK · 08-21-2013, 12:19 PM

Rambo clearly needs work, but he's a rookie. It's to be expected. He just needs to settle down and get some confidence going.

That Guy · 08-21-2013, 04:36 PM

safety looks like it'll be an issue all year.

might as well let rambo go (be the starter). gomes is terrible, jackson is still banned, and meriweather may or may not be healthy. if he's not reed is probably the 2nd safety.

we just have to hope the rush is good to cover up the problems that are going to exist there this year. I think that's pretty much it as far as safeties are concerned.

edit: clarification.

HailGreen28 · 08-21-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

might as well let rambo go,

I think it's early, and we have no better depth. *groan*

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 08-22-2013, 08:17 AM

Tanard Jackson hopes to get back with Redskins | Comcast SportsNet Washington

Defensewins · 08-22-2013, 10:37 AM

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Tanard Jackson hopes to get back with Redskins | Comcast SportsNet Washington

Awesome news. This guy is a legit NFL Safety.
Seeing what Tanard said on the video about watching every snap last year, it looks like he is chomping at the bit and will be ready to play. He will be a great on the field teacher for Rambo. Rambo can come off the bench and play which is where he should be at this point right now, judging by his play this preseason. Rambo can earn his starting position. IMO Rambo is not to be ready to be starter for Eagles game.

MTK · 08-22-2013, 10:45 AM

Getting TJ back would be huge.

JoeRedskin · 08-22-2013, 12:04 PM

I think I can live with a safety group of Doughty, Merriweather, Jackson and Rambo (with Gomes lasting only until Jackson can get into playing shape and up to speed - so the bye week).

JoLo · 08-22-2013, 12:15 PM

Screw Dejon Gomes. Give the kid Jose Gumbs a shot!!!!!

Chico23231 · 08-22-2013, 12:26 PM

I know Ive been saying and will continue to say it, Tanard Jackson needs to come asap. He can play both safety positions folks. If Merriweather isnt right, I wouldnt mind sliding Rambo inside at SS and T Jax at the Free spot.

SirLK26 · 08-22-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

I know Ive been saying and will continue to say it, Tanard Jackson needs to come asap. He can play both safety positions folks. If Merriweather isnt right, I wouldnt mind sliding Rambo inside at SS and T Jax at the Free spot.

I certainly don't support this idea. Rambo at SS would be a disaster, since strong safeties are generally used to help out on the run. Rambo needs to be playing the pass, at FS, which is his strength. If Rambo improves his tackling, perhaps it would be a possibility, but not now. It's not that he's a terrible tackler, but strong safeties need to be strong against the run.

The Goat · 08-22-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

I know Ive been saying and will continue to say it, Tanard Jackson needs to come asap. He can play both safety positions folks. If Merriweather isnt right, I wouldnt mind sliding Rambo inside at SS and T Jax at the Free spot.

Doughty is a much superior SS to Rambo today, and probably for the 2013 campaign. The only thing Rambo has right now is speed/range i.e. if Doughty had that speed/range he'd be our starting FS without a doubt.

Our problem is we don't have a solid FS, unless Rambo improves rapidly or Jackson comes back.

donofriose · 08-22-2013, 03:49 PM

Just saw this article about a potential trade for one of the best safeties in the NFL

Jairus Byrd believed to be open to Buffalo Bills trade - NFL.com

Might be playing for money more than anything else though.

CultBrennan59 · 08-22-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by donofriose

Just saw this article about a potential trade for one of the best safeties in the NFL

Jairus Byrd believed to be open to Buffalo Bills trade - NFL.com

Might be playing for money more than anything else though.

I'd love to have him, but sadly the money and the lack of picks, just aren't there. Unless the bills would take a future 2nd or next years 3rd.

That Guy · 08-22-2013, 04:02 PM

i'd love to have byrd, but there's no money if he wants that kind of payday. not here, not this year.

Hog1 · 08-22-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

i'd love to have byrd, but there's no money if he wants that kind of payday. not here, not this year.

Vinnie could....get it done!

View Poll Results: Who should be the starting safeties (select 2)
DeJon Gomes	3	3.09%
Brandon Meriweather	85	87.63%
Jordan Pugh	2	2.06%
Reed Doughty	14	14.43%
Baccari Rambo	76	78.35%
Tanard Jackson	12	12.37%
Not on team yet	2	2.06%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 97. You may not vote on this poll

08-21-2013, 12:19 PM	#1
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Who are your starting Safeties Rambo clearly needs work, but he's a rookie. It's to be expected. He just needs to settle down and get some confidence going. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-21-2013, 04:36 PM	#2
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Who are your starting Safeties safety looks like it'll be an issue all year. might as well let rambo go (be the starter). gomes is terrible, jackson is still banned, and meriweather may or may not be healthy. if he's not reed is probably the 2nd safety. we just have to hope the rush is good to cover up the problems that are going to exist there this year. I think that's pretty much it as far as safeties are concerned. edit: clarification. Last edited by That Guy; 08-21-2013 at 11:58 PM.

08-22-2013, 08:17 AM	#4
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Who are your starting Safeties Tanard Jackson hopes to get back with Redskins \| Comcast SportsNet Washington __________________ Just win.

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MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Who are your starting Safeties Getting TJ back would be huge. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-22-2013, 12:04 PM	#7
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 63 Posts: 10,401	Re: Who are your starting Safeties I think I can live with a safety group of Doughty, Merriweather, Jackson and Rambo (with Gomes lasting only until Jackson can get into playing shape and up to speed - so the bye week). __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

08-22-2013, 12:15 PM	#8
JoLo Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Jersey Age: 35 Posts: 534	Re: Who are your starting Safeties Screw Dejon Gomes. Give the kid Jose Gumbs a shot!!!!!

08-22-2013, 12:26 PM	#9
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 35,307	Re: Who are your starting Safeties I know Ive been saying and will continue to say it, Tanard Jackson needs to come asap. He can play both safety positions folks. If Merriweather isnt right, I wouldnt mind sliding Rambo inside at SS and T Jax at the Free spot. __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

08-22-2013, 03:49 PM	#12
donofriose The Starter Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2,097	Re: Who are your starting Safeties Just saw this article about a potential trade for one of the best safeties in the NFL Jairus Byrd believed to be open to Buffalo Bills trade - NFL.com Might be playing for money more than anything else though.

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That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Who are your starting Safeties i'd love to have byrd, but there's no money if he wants that kind of payday. not here, not this year.

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