The Cut List 2014

[CRedskinsRule]

In some future years extra points might be 30yarders and kickoffs eliminated. I like Forbaths accuracy,and if that means the rest of the special teams squad has to hit and stop guys, so be it. If our kickoff teams actually stop guys maybe we can hold them inside the 20 and render the touchbacks moot.

[JoLo]

I think we claimed Duke Ihenacho from Denver. He was cut probably cause of the TJ Ward signing. I think he could be a huge pickup for us. Good in the box safety

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by JoLo

I think we claimed Duke Ihenacho from Denver. He was cut probably cause of the TJ Ward signing. I think he could be a huge pickup for us. Good in the box safety

Duke Ihenacho - Washington Redskins - 2014 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

[MTK]

I could see Forbath turning into another Suisham or Gano situation. Two guys we gave up on a tad too early and they've gone on to be solid pros elsewhere.

In 2012 everyone loved Forbath, he's made nearly 88% of his kicks here, and two years later everyone is ready to move on? The fickleness of fans is amazing sometimes.

[DynamiteRave]

I'm cool with Forbath. I can kinda forgive the noodle leg on kickoffs so long as the accuracy on FGs stays high. Always liked him.

Come on guys, we were constantly giving up on kickers over the years and finally when we get one that's consistent albeit raw on KOs you wanna can him for the next flash in the pan? Oy...

[Lotus]

I'd rather have Forbath's accuracy than Hocker's distance.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I'd rather have Forbath's accuracy than Hocker's distance.

True, really wish some sort of way to carry 2. Skins touchback percentage 3rd worst in the league last year, really hurts us field position-wise.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I'm cool with Forbath. I can kinda forgive the noodle leg on kickoffs so long as the accuracy on FGs stays high. Always liked him.

Come on guys, we were constantly giving up on kickers over the years and finally when we get one that's consistent albeit raw on KOs you wanna can him for the next flash in the pan? Oy...

Just wait until some guy takes a short Forbath kickoff with poor hang time back 95 yards for a TD. That will test your patience.

OK, I get it. He's accurate. He needs to continue to work on his KO's but he is improving in that area. He could be our guy. However, I would like it if the Skins would use the final PS spot on Hocker. Develop him, as well, and keep the pressure on Forbath.

Afterthought: I am such a mean bastard! I should be ashamed of myself. Right, Mrs. Forbath?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Just wait until some guy takes a short Forbath kickoff with poor hang time back 95 yards for a TD. That will test your patience.

OK, I get it. He's accurate. He needs to continue to work on his KO's but he is improving in that area. He could be our guy. However, I would like it if the Skins would use the final PS spot on Hocker. Develop him, as well, and keep the pressure on Forbath.

Afterthought: I am such a mean bastard! I should be ashamed of myself. Right, Mrs. Forbath?

If we have continual ST breakdowns on returns it is probably more than just the kicker's fault. On paper at least they really upgraded the quality of player on the ST lines and that may have increased their comfort level with a shorter kickoff. Speaking of which, I do think ST upgrades is something national media has really missed about what Gruden is doing with this team. And that should be a big boost to both the offense and defense.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

If we have continual ST breakdowns on returns it is probably more than just the kicker's fault. On paper at least they really upgraded the quality of player on the ST lines and that may have increased their comfort level with a shorter kickoff. Speaking of which, I do think ST upgrades is something national media has really missed about what Gruden is doing with this team. And that should be a big boost to both the offense and defense.

No coach ever develops a comfort level with short kickoffs.

Here is the only fail-safe way to avoid long kickoff returns: Kick it through the end zone. If you kick it through the end zone, they can't return it.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

No coach ever develops a comfort level with short kickoffs.

Here is the only fail-safe way to avoid long kickoff returns: Kick it through the end zone. If you kick it through the end zone, they can't return it.

But coaches like kickers who make 17 of 18, or their last 14. I would argue even that the fact that we kept Forbaith says the coaches do have developed some level of comfort with what his limits are. I imagine his leash on FGs will always be just a bit shorter if he starts missing many.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Just wait until some guy takes a short Forbath kickoff with poor hang time back 95 yards for a TD. That will test your patience.

OK, I get it. He's accurate. He needs to continue to work on his KO's but he is improving in that area. He could be our guy. However, I would like it if the Skins would use the final PS spot on Hocker. Develop him, as well, and keep the pressure on Forbath.

Afterthought: I am such a mean bastard! I should be ashamed of myself. Right, Mrs. Forbath?

Therein lies the rub.

However, I don't know about Hocker on the PS. Hocker likely will be sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring, meaning we wouldn't need to PS him.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Therein lies the rub.

However, I don't know about Hocker on the PS. Hocker likely will be sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring, meaning we wouldn't need to PS him.

Good point about Hocker on the PS. It would probably be a waste of a PS slot.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Just wait until some guy takes a short Forbath kickoff with poor hang time back 95 yards for a TD. That will test your patience.

OK, I get it. He's accurate. He needs to continue to work on his KO's but he is improving in that area. He could be our guy. However, I would like it if the Skins would use the final PS spot on Hocker. Develop him, as well, and keep the pressure on Forbath.

Afterthought: I am such a mean bastard! I should be ashamed of myself. Right, Mrs. Forbath?

I don't get it.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I don't get it.

I was mean to Mrs. Forbath's son.