Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE

Ruhskins · 07-23-2009, 12:50 AM

Tough call...went with Jacoby tho'.

Monkeydad · 07-23-2009, 01:07 PM

Jacoby. I'm surprised Mark May has no votes, he's in my top 3 probably, behind Jacoby and Lachey. Tough to count Samuels out though. We've always been solid at this position.

Defensewins · 07-23-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

Jacoby. I'm surprised Mark May has no votes, he's in my top 3 probably, behind Jacoby and Lachey. Tough to count Samuels out though. We've always been solid at this position.

Mark May played the majority of his career at RG, not Tackle. He did not have the quick enough feet to be a very good pass rush protector, so they protected him at guard. He did eventually play some OT.

sportscurmudgeon · 08-04-2009, 04:44 PM

No way I can comment on Turk Edwards. His career ended before I was born.

Since a team needs two OTs, the two best on this list are Joe Jacoby and Jim Lachey - - in whichever order you might prefer.

ChickenMonkey · 08-04-2009, 04:54 PM

Jim Lachey (1988-1995) This guy was a freakin studd

12thMan · 08-04-2009, 05:04 PM

I'd go with Jacoby first but I have to say Samuels is a close second.

Samuels has basically played at a very high level, for years, on some losing teams with a revolving door of offensive lineman around him and not one Pro-Bowl caliber quarterback, though Campbell is close.

I also think Jacoby played during an era when defensive lineman/ends and outside linebackers were greater. You had your Lawrence Taylors, Reggie Whites and many, many more. All of them didn't line up across from big Jake, but you get my point.

Lachey, I'd say he's third on my list.

Ade Jimoh Fan Club · 08-04-2009, 05:25 PM

Definitely Turk Edwards. I remember how he used to dominate DE's like they were schoolgirls. He went 8 seasons without giving up a sack. (I'm not 100% on that stat, but it sounds about right). He also had a clubhand and ate sardine sandwiches before every game so his breath would intimidate the D-Line. I remember how opposing defenses would give up on rushing him and would just send everyone to the other side of the line. He was a stud.

07-23-2009, 12:50 AM	#16
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,347	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE Tough call...went with Jacoby tho'. __________________ R.I.P. #21

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Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE Jacoby. I'm surprised Mark May has no votes, he's in my top 3 probably, behind Jacoby and Lachey. Tough to count Samuels out though. We've always been solid at this position. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-04-2009, 04:44 PM	#19
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE No way I can comment on Turk Edwards. His career ended before I was born. Since a team needs two OTs, the two best on this list are Joe Jacoby and Jim Lachey - - in whichever order you might prefer. __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

08-04-2009, 04:54 PM	#20
ChickenMonkey Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario,Ca Age: 51 Posts: 274	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE Jim Lachey (1988-1995) This guy was a freakin studd

08-04-2009, 05:04 PM	#21
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE I'd go with Jacoby first but I have to say Samuels is a close second. Samuels has basically played at a very high level, for years, on some losing teams with a revolving door of offensive lineman around him and not one Pro-Bowl caliber quarterback, though Campbell is close. I also think Jacoby played during an era when defensive lineman/ends and outside linebackers were greater. You had your Lawrence Taylors, Reggie Whites and many, many more. All of them didn't line up across from big Jake, but you get my point. Lachey, I'd say he's third on my list.

08-04-2009, 05:25 PM	#22
Ade Jimoh Fan Club Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 410	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE Definitely Turk Edwards. I remember how he used to dominate DE's like they were schoolgirls. He went 8 seasons without giving up a sack. (I'm not 100% on that stat, but it sounds about right). He also had a clubhand and ate sardine sandwiches before every game so his breath would intimidate the D-Line. I remember how opposing defenses would give up on rushing him and would just send everyone to the other side of the line. He was a stud.

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