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[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

Aaron Wilson – Verified account ‏@AaronWilson_NFL

Colts awarded cornerback Tevin Mitchel off waivers from the Redskins and waived safety Robert Smith.
2:21 PM - 6 Aug 2015

Oh well, he wouldn't have played this year and next year they'll get someone else.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Oh well, he wouldn't have played this year and next year they'll get someone else.

But there's no doubt, McCloughan and his staff put in a lot of time in scouting Mitchel. There seems to be a lot of work that they invest in every pick now that McCloughan's here because the pick is just that - an investment.

[warriorzpath]

I think they just wanted to have another roster spot to sign an additional player - one of the 2 that they signed yesterday.

They cherry-picked McCloughan's draft choices - goes to show the respect he has on other teams. That sucks.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

I think they just wanted to have another roster spot to sign an additional player - one of the 2 that they signed yesterday.

They cherry-picked McCloughan's draft choices - goes to show the respect he has on other teams. That sucks.

Good way to look at it. I actually don't remember teams.....diving on Vinnie's releases

[Chico23231]

Man, eff the colts! B#tch move..IMO

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

We have to many injuries at CB right now to waste a spot on a player who won't play till next year. Scott can find another one next year. It is interesting though that a team claimed an ir'ed rookie.

[ethat001]

Mallett and Brian Hoyer repeatedly fed Hopkins during the morning practice at the Bon Secours Training Center. Whether it was to the left side, over the middle or on the right side of the field, Hopkins came down with the ball time and again on Thursday. An 800-yard rookie season in 2013 begat a 1,200-plus yard season in 2014. The increase in production amplified a confidence that’s been evident since the Texans used their first round pick on the Clemson wideout two years ago.
DeAndre Hopkins shines against Redskins

Always good to get the other side's opinion.. At least from their biased view, doesn't seem like our secondary has improved much...

[JoeRedskin]

Practice Notes: 2015 #SkinsCamp, Day 7

Running back Matt Jones ... showed the toughness that has been advertised since his selection out of Florida in May’s NFL Draft on one play in particular. On 3rd and 3, Jones, who was running with the second-team offense, received the handoff from Kirk Cousins and sprinted to his left before lowering his shoulder around the line of scrimmage, plowing forward to pick up four yards for the first down. If Jones keeps progressing the way the Redskins are hoping he does – and takes the No. 2 running back job behind Alfred Morris – the Redskins have two extremely tough runners to throw at opposing defenses in 2015.

So instead of a "Thunder & Lightning" backfield we'll have a "Thunder & Thunder" backfield.

I am okay with that.

[JoeRedskin]

Per the Twitterverse:

Scherf is at guard and Moses at tackle for the second straight day against Texans. (I may be mistaken, but I don't think Scherf has played any RT snaps against them).

Moses is apparently looking a lot better than he was last year - staying lower and not lunging as much.

Questions being asked are:
(1) Given that he hasn't taken a snap at RT against Texans, seems more than a "Just trying him in different positions" type switch. Does this mean that Long/Scherf is no longer plan A?

(2) Is this the switch to guard due to (a) Moses's improvement; (b) Sherf not being good enough at RT; (c) Long not getting it done at RG; or (d) some combination of the three?

Also - Crowder appearing to be unstoppable. A. Roberts days in the slot may be numbered.

[MTK]

I think Moses at RT says more about him than it does Scherff. If he's that improved that's an awesome thing for our line.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think Moses at RT says more about him than it does Scherff. If he's that improved that's an awesome thing for our line.

Agree on all counts. Some of the commentary on Moses:

Mark Bullock ‏@MarkBullockNFL
Also, notice Morgan Moses technique here. So much better than last year. Not lunging/waist-bending.

No knock on Long, but there is a reason Scherff went at five. If Moses is as good or better than Scherff at RT; Scherff at RG is likely much, much better than Long (and that's really not intended as a knock on Long).

Would be REALLY sweet if Kouandijo played well enough to displace Lauvao.

RT Moses (can flip to LT)
RG Scherff (can play RT)
C Lichstensteiger (can slide to G)
LG Kouandijo
LT Williams (All-Pro this year - Pay the man and lock him up).

Back-ups: LeRib (C/G); Long (G/C); Compton (T/G); Cofield (T)

[I think if AK beats out Lauvao, he is not making the team. We have plenty of younger, less expensive guys who can play the spot].

That's a young line with versatility, depth and a whole lot of nasty. [Between Scherff and Williams alone, the nastiness quotient is higher than any non-Williams OL combination we had last year]

[hutch17]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Agree on all counts. Some of the commentary on Moses:



No knock on Long, but there is a reason Scherff went at five. If Moses is as good or better than Scherff at RT; Scherff at RG is likely much, much better than Long (and that's really not intended as a knock on Long).

Would be REALLY sweet if Kouandijo played well enough to displace Lauvao.

RT Moses (can flip to LT)
RG Scherff (can play RT)
C Lichstensteiger (can slide to G)
LG Kouandijo
LT Williams (All-Pro this year - Pay the man and lock him up).

Back-ups: LeRib (C/G); Long (G/C); Compton (T/G); Cofield (T)

[I think if AK beats out Lauvao, he is not making the team. We have plenty of younger, less expensive guys who can play the spot].

That's a young line with versatility, depth and a whole lot of nasty. [Between Scherff and Williams alone, the nastiness quotient is higher than any non-Williams OL combination we had last year]

Moses playing really well is no surprise, remember he was the 2nd pick of the third round so essentially a 2nd rounder he should be starting.

I think that they drafted Kouandijo to be the starting LG next year and Lavauo is safe this year unless K just crushes it and then yes Lavauo is looking for work.

The Nasty quotiant is awesome

I am not sure why the media is upset with Scherff playing guard if you are a pro-bowler at any position outside of kicker you are worthy of the #5 overall pick and looks like a perennial pro-bowler at gaurd

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Would be REALLY sweet if Kouandijo played well enough to displace Lauvao.

RT Moses (can flip to LT)
RG Scherff (can play RT)
C Lichstensteiger (can slide to G)
LG Kouandijo
LT Williams (All-Pro this year - Pay the man and lock him up).

Back-ups: LeRib (C/G); Long (G/C); Compton (T/G); Cofield (T)

I think if AK beats out Lauvao, he is not making the team. We have plenty of younger, less expensive guys who can play the spot.

The reports I've read have all said that Kuandijo has a long way to go. Since Long started out getting first team reps at RG why wouldn't the Skins move him to LG instead of Arie or move Scherff to LG and keep Long at RG if they want to replace Lauvao?

[Alvin Walton]

If they are confident that Moses is now a real starter I'll be delighted.
He looked pretty flatfooted last year.
When he wasnt lunging.....

[JoeRedskin]

Per Twitter: At RG, Scherf planted JJ Watt on his ass.