Redskins Offensive Line: 2012 Unsung Heroes

[SmootSmack]

Chris Chester has been one of the more under-appreciated FA acquisitions of recent years. I remember a few people here lambasting the move. Do they feel the same now?

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Chris Chester has been one of the more under-appreciated FA acquisitions of recent years. I remember a few people here lambasting the move. Do they feel the same now?

I never bashed the move, because quiet simply, we needed OLineman.


He is a very solid guard.

[HailGreen28]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Chris Chester has been one of the more under-appreciated FA acquisitions of recent years. I remember a few people here lambasting the move. Do they feel the same now?

Pleasantly surprised how he's doing. Thought he sucked at first.

OL never gets enough credit, unless you're the old Hogs. But I do think our OL is overrated at pass protection. Griffin escapes so many sacks. We run so much, it sets up the play-action nicely. The plays themselves where our guys are actually run-blocking at the LOS, whether RG3 has the option or not, we really sell the playaction with how the line and backs move, more than other teams do. I think the coaches are doing a lot to protect an OL still shaky on pass pro.

Still, OMG at the holes the OL opened up last game. This could be the best OL we've had since the first half of '08.

[12thMan]

I'm not ready to say we're set at WR, we still need a consistent playmaker in the red zone. We've been getting by well with the talent we have, but I'd still like to see us address the position during off season.

As far as Hank, eh, he's been okay. Nothing to really write home about honestly.

[skinsfaninok]

Chester is a stud.. boomer!

[That Guy]

mike didn't put a scheme together around te OL we had, he got OL that fit his scheme, if you don't remember. that's why guys like chester came in and the bigger guys all went away. he likes small fast OL guys and that's what he went out and got.

and, i mean, it's working, so why mess with it. i would seriously look at vollmer in NE as a new RT though. we can't spend money on a LT type player, but he's a solid RT that could be in the price range.

has anyone done an updated run analysis on the skins? we've been running left almost twice as much as right the last couple years from what i remember. is that still the same?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Chris Chester has been one of the more under-appreciated FA acquisitions of recent years. I remember a few people here lambasting the move. Do they feel the same now?

He's been rock solid, great fit for this zbs.

[Chico23231]

Aikmen was gushing over Monty a couple times yesterday. I thought he had a fine day.

The strange thing is the guy who struggled the most yesterday was the Silverback. He got beat several times.

[Hog1]

Shore up the right side a tad....some quality reserve. It's On!

[punch it in]

I hope so. I love Moss. Not sure what his contract status is or anything. I agree 100 percent though - he is smart enough and talented enough - to make the full transition.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I'm not ready to say we're set at WR, we still need a consistent playmaker in the red zone. We've been getting by well with the talent we have, but I'd still like to see us address the position during off season.

As far as Hank, eh, he's been okay. Nothing to really write home about honestly.

With our secondary and RT along with depth at oline - we have been extremely fortunate with the health of the oline this year - i would like to see us roll with what we have and hope Hank can become that red zone target. Would rather address the secondary and RT. The caphit and lack of a first rounder are going to make it hard to get the redzone target too. Besides as long as we are putting up points like this - who cares.
Yes i agree were lacking that big TE-WR with a knack for finding the endzone from the redzone - but dont believe that piece is as pressing as the others.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by punch it in

With our secondary and RT along with depth at oline - we have been extremely fortunate with the health of the oline this year - i would like to see us roll with what we have and hope Hank can become that red zone target. Would rather address the secondary and RT. The caphit and lack of a first rounder are going to make it hard to get the redzone target too. Besides as long as we are putting up points like this - who cares.
Yes i agree were lacking that big TE-WR with a knack for finding the endzone from the redzone - but dont believe that piece is as pressing as the others.

Don't we have that in Davis? I would say resigning him is a top priority going into the offseason.

Why are we talkin WRs in the Oline Unsung heroes thread?

Get us a quality RT and those guys are set. Polumbus is good in the run game but lacks the ability to handle top pass rushers.

[That Guy]

well, ware is going to make anyone look bad, that's just a recipe for a long day.

[skinsfan69]

The line has actually played better than I thought they would. We're still in desperate need of a RT. But having RG3 helps those guys a ton in the running game.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Don't we have that in Davis? I would say resigning him is a top priority going into the offseason.

Why are we talkin WRs in the Oline Unsung heroes thread?

Get us a quality RT and those guys are set. Polumbus is good in the run game but lacks the ability to handle top pass rushers.

Davis is small - wouldnt call him a redzone target. I agree though he must be resigned. I was wondering the same thing last nite. Just shifted to wr's. early too. Hey atleast theres no Shanny talk rite?