The Offensive Line: Should We Be Worried?

JWsleep · 08-13-2007, 10:37 PM

This seems reasonable, despite my previous worried post. From the Wash TImes blog:

Don't panic [David Elfin]

This being Redskins-crazed Washington -- I can't believe fans pay to fly to Nashville, stay in a hotel and watch a preseason game -- it's no surprise that much is being made of last Saturday night's preseason opener against the Titans.

Let me say this as clearly and succinctly as I can: It's too early to make any judgments people!

Yes, the offensive line looked shaky, but it was the first time that Todd Wade had played guard against an opponent in his NFL career and the first time against an NFL opponent for rookie left tackle Stephon Heyer. Chris Samuels, a four-time Pro Bowl pick, will be back no later than the regular season opener. And if Wade continues to falter, Mike Pucillo, Ross Tucker and Taylor Whitley are competent options.

Yes, the defense played well, good news for Redskins fans after last year's disaster. However, the Titans were without their ace quarterback (Vince Young, who was benched for apparently breaking curfew) and their top receiver (David Givens, who's hurt) and they lost their No. 1 back (Travis Henry) to Denver as a free agent. Pittsburgh, this week's opponent, will be a more formidable challenge with Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward and Willie Parker, all Super Bowl starters in 2005, at those spots.

But it's still preseason. Relax. No judgments until at least after the third preseason game on Aug. 25, OK?

The Washington Times, America's Newspaper

View Poll Results: Should we be worried about our offensive line?
Yes, they looked awful	50	29.07%
Maybe, but it's too early to tell	72	41.86%
No, Chris Samuels was out and Todd Wade is getting used to his new position	46	26.74%
I don't know	4	2.33%
Voters: 172. You may not vote on this poll

08-13-2007, 10:37 PM	#21
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 57 Posts: 4,719	Re: The Offensive Line: Should We Be Worried? This seems reasonable, despite my previous worried post. From the Wash TImes blog: Don't panic [David Elfin] This being Redskins-crazed Washington -- I can't believe fans pay to fly to Nashville, stay in a hotel and watch a preseason game -- it's no surprise that much is being made of last Saturday night's preseason opener against the Titans. Let me say this as clearly and succinctly as I can: It's too early to make any judgments people! Yes, the offensive line looked shaky, but it was the first time that Todd Wade had played guard against an opponent in his NFL career and the first time against an NFL opponent for rookie left tackle Stephon Heyer. Chris Samuels, a four-time Pro Bowl pick, will be back no later than the regular season opener. And if Wade continues to falter, Mike Pucillo, Ross Tucker and Taylor Whitley are competent options. Yes, the defense played well, good news for Redskins fans after last year's disaster. However, the Titans were without their ace quarterback (Vince Young, who was benched for apparently breaking curfew) and their top receiver (David Givens, who's hurt) and they lost their No. 1 back (Travis Henry) to Denver as a free agent. Pittsburgh, this week's opponent, will be a more formidable challenge with Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward and Willie Parker, all Super Bowl starters in 2005, at those spots. But it's still preseason. Relax. No judgments until at least after the third preseason game on Aug. 25, OK? The Washington Times, America's Newspaper __________________ Hail from Houston!

The Offensive Line: Should We Be Worried?

Locker Room Main Forum