Redskins Sign Donte Whitner

Chico23231 · 10-05-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SirLK26

I am baffled at this teams' confidence in the DL. We need help up front, and Lanier and Ioannidis are not suddenly gonna become big contributors. Surely there's some Dlineman out there we could sign instead of Evans who could have an impact. It's not like they'd be competing for snaps with a group of All-Pros

the bigger problem has been the second level tackling. Its been a major problem and bruton wasn't getting it done.

Reyes was totally expendable with Hood playing essentially his role at a cheaper price.

I would guess Ioannidis may start to get more snaps as he comes along.

Schneed10 · 10-05-2016, 03:44 PM

Given that Bruton is pretty banged up, I definitely see the need for safety depth. But yeah I am concerned about the goalline package specifically, Golston and Knighton were pretty stout in that area last year but neither are here now. I wasn't a fan of how we folded like a house of cards and Alfred Morris just waltzed into the end zone. It was a bit too easy for Crowell, too.

calia · 10-05-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Given that Bruton is pretty banged up, I definitely see the need for safety depth. But yeah I am concerned about the goalline package specifically, Golston and Knighton were pretty stout in that area last year but neither are here now. I wasn't a fan of how we folded like a house of cards and Alfred Morris just waltzed into the end zone. It was a bit too easy for Crowell, too.

Maybe the thinking is that with Whitner, we can do a lot more run blitzing. But I share the concern.

Schneed10 · 10-05-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by calia

Maybe the thinking is that with Whitner, we can do a lot more run blitzing. But I share the concern.

True. And maybe McC knows there's a DL problem, but just doesn't see anybody out there who could help. Pot Roast is the obvious one but how do we know he's not 400 pounds right now.

TheMalcolmConnection · 10-05-2016, 03:51 PM

Was reading somewhere that if Pot Roast can just be part of a DT rotation versus strictly NT, they think he could be effective even if he was over-weight. I don't mind this idea if the price was right.

SFREDSKIN · 10-05-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Bruton to Injuried Reserve...

Called that one too. It just makes sense, Brutton was a 4 game wonder, he's done in Washington. Now with his vacant spot DL can be brought up.

SFREDSKIN · 10-05-2016, 04:28 PM

I guess I was wrong with the DL. Another S.

Reports: Redskins sign safety Josh Evans, move David Bruton to injured reserve | CSN Mid-Atlantic

FrenchSkin · 10-05-2016, 04:51 PM

Hall, Breeland, now Bruton... I can see how this secondary needed help.

This also could mean Kerrigan's injury won't last, so they trust they can find a way to bring pressure with him, Smith and Murphy without bringing anybody else at DL.

dmek25 · 10-05-2016, 06:03 PM

was wondering that since both golston and whitner are the same player why not just resign golston? both are stout against the run, and hard hitters, but neither could cover me. it must be about straight cash homie

skinsfaninok · 10-05-2016, 06:18 PM

he has to be better than bruton right?????

DYoungJelly · 10-05-2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

was wondering that since both golston and whitner are the same player why not just resign golston? both are stout against the run, and hard hitters, but neither could cover me. it must be about straight cash homie

They play with the same style but I don't think Whitner's play has ever dropped to the level Goldson's did last year. Goldson was bad in coverage and inconsistent in run support last year.

Plus Goldson is under contract with ATL.

Schneed10 · 10-05-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

was wondering that since both golston and whitner are the same player why not just resign golston? both are stout against the run, and hard hitters, but neither could cover me. it must be about straight cash homie

Same style player, but nowhere close to equals. Whitner is considerably better.

los panda · 10-05-2016, 08:05 PM

are we talking about goldson? pro bowl 2011-2012.

whitner pro bowl 2012-2014, and is 1 year younger than goldson.

i like this signing.

los panda · 10-05-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Was reading somewhere that if Pot Roast can just be part of a DT rotation versus strictly NT, they think he could be effective even if he was over-weight. I don't mind this idea if the price was right.

that's what i've been signing all along. he's effective to clog. get him in here!

skinsfan69 · 10-05-2016, 08:46 PM

Hasn't Wittner been on the street since last off season?? No training camp, OTA or minicamp?? Just not sure he's going to be able to walk on an NFL field at 31 and be up to speed. Plus Cleveland let him go and no one picked him up. What about Rambo?? ...lol.

10-05-2016, 03:44 PM	#17
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Redskins Sign Donte Whitner Given that Bruton is pretty banged up, I definitely see the need for safety depth. But yeah I am concerned about the goalline package specifically, Golston and Knighton were pretty stout in that area last year but neither are here now. I wasn't a fan of how we folded like a house of cards and Alfred Morris just waltzed into the end zone. It was a bit too easy for Crowell, too. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

10-05-2016, 03:51 PM	#20
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Redskins Sign Donte Whitner Was reading somewhere that if Pot Roast can just be part of a DT rotation versus strictly NT, they think he could be effective even if he was over-weight. I don't mind this idea if the price was right. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

10-05-2016, 04:28 PM	#22
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Redskins Sign Donte Whitner I guess I was wrong with the DL. Another S. Reports: Redskins sign safety Josh Evans, move David Bruton to injured reserve \| CSN Mid-Atlantic __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

10-05-2016, 04:51 PM	#23
FrenchSkin Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 4,525	Re: Redskins Sign Donte Whitner Hall, Breeland, now Bruton... I can see how this secondary needed help. This also could mean Kerrigan's injury won't last, so they trust they can find a way to bring pressure with him, Smith and Murphy without bringing anybody else at DL. __________________ Derz Ambassaderz in the Land of the Rising Sun. Oui Monsieur.

10-05-2016, 06:03 PM	#24
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 64 Posts: 10,672	Re: Redskins Sign Donte Whitner was wondering that since both golston and whitner are the same player why not just resign golston? both are stout against the run, and hard hitters, but neither could cover me. it must be about straight cash homie __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-05-2016, 06:18 PM	#25
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 39 Posts: 36,242	Re: Redskins Sign Donte Whitner he has to be better than bruton right????? __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

10-05-2016, 08:05 PM	#28
los panda Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,230	Re: Redskins Sign Donte Whitner are we talking about goldson? pro bowl 2011-2012. whitner pro bowl 2012-2014, and is 1 year younger than goldson. i like this signing. __________________ 9 21 28 33 42 43 44 49 65 81

10-05-2016, 08:46 PM	#30
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,591	Re: Redskins Sign Donte Whitner Hasn't Wittner been on the street since last off season?? No training camp, OTA or minicamp?? Just not sure he's going to be able to walk on an NFL field at 31 and be up to speed. Plus Cleveland let him go and no one picked him up. What about Rambo?? ...lol.

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