Casey Rabach and the Center Position

FRPLG · 01-15-2009, 12:28 AM

I doubt we'd keep Rabach if he isn't starting. He can't play anywhere else on the line and a backup center has to be able to play guard in a pinch considering we'll usually have no more than 8 active linemen come game day. I too was confused by JLC's interior line piece...I agree that he probably goes off his biases towards players on a personal level. Rabach is a fun guy who gets along with the media and does Thomas while Kendall is just a normal guy doing his job. That probably affects these writings more than anything.

SmootSmack · 01-15-2009, 06:06 AM

Rabach is ok, but JLC is making way too many excuses for the guy. It's "analysis" like that that leads one to believe Rabach must be one of his "sources"

Didn't Rabach cost us the Chargers game back in 2005?

GTripp0012 · 01-15-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Rabach is ok, but JLC is making way too many excuses for the guy. It's "analysis" like that that leads one to believe Rabach must be one of his "sources"

That's what I'm getting from this.

SouperMeister · 01-15-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Rabach is ok, but JLC is making way too many excuses for the guy. It's "analysis" like that that leads one to believe Rabach must be one of his "sources"

Didn't Rabach cost us the Chargers game back in 2005?

That loss was more Robert Royal than anyone else. He dropped about 3-4 passes that would have resulted in first downs, handing the ball back to the Chargers on each. Rabach was called for holding SD's huge NT at the end of the game that forced us from 40+ yard FG range to 50+ yard range, but I felt Royal's drive killing drops were more costly.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-15-2009, 08:35 AM

AND Devin Thomas his only touchdown CATCH of the year.

GTripp0012 · 01-15-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

AND Devin Thomas his only touchdown CATCH of the year.

That was Heyer, I think.

MTK · 01-15-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

That was Heyer, I think.

Yeah it was, he blasted someone from the Cards d-line, Dockett maybe?

Hog1 · 01-15-2009, 08:42 AM

It seemed like our Oline was penalized....A LOT this year in general. It could be a result of their inability to legitamately protect and need to supplement a new technique. "Extreme Holding"

Hog1 · 01-15-2009, 09:25 AM

It IS disheartening to see such HUGE cap hits on potentially questionable players.........

wilsowilso · 01-15-2009, 01:08 PM

Man do I hate JLC. He is the most biased reporter I think I have ever come across. Top it all off with terrible analysis and what is the point. Rabach is a mediocre player and I would be happy to move back in the first round and take a center with the number one pick. There are several excellent centers in this upcoming draft.

The Goat · 01-15-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Man do I hate JLC. He is the most biased reporter I think I have ever come across. Top it all off with terrible analysis and what is the point. Rabach is a mediocre player and I would be happy to move back in the first round and take a center with the number one pick. There are several excellent centers in this upcoming draft.

From everything i've heard and read this draft is loaded w/ o-line talent across the board. So frustrating we don't have more picks to work with.

Dirtbag59 · 01-15-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Man do I hate JLC. He is the most biased reporter I think I have ever come across. Top it all off with terrible analysis and what is the point. Rabach is a mediocre player and I would be happy to move back in the first round and take a center with the number one pick. There are several excellent centers in this upcoming draft.

LMAO, I think this guy has something to say about that

MTK · 01-15-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

LMAO, I think this guy has something to say about that

nice

markymark · 01-15-2009, 01:17 PM

everyone here realizes that randy thomas is a back up for the probowl right? and to get there you have to impress fans, players and coaches. if your sorry then you just dont get that kind of respect. i think he is still good for us for at least another 2-3 years. now if we draft a starting LG and then get a solid back up center that would help out our line. as far as right tackle goes maybe get gross or another FA or keep JJ/ heyer over there for another season. the line is not going to get fixed overnight

GoSkins! · 01-15-2009, 01:27 PM

As far as Thomas goes, I think he may have been hampered a little bit from that torn bicep from last year. It takes a while to get it healed and then to get the motion (without pain) and then to get the strength back. I think a healthy offseason could get him back to top tier level again.

.... and with his cap hit we should all hope for that!

As for Rabach... he seems like an adequate center in the NFL. Nothing more, nothing less. I doubt he goes anywhere next year. We can only address so many needs. There are more pressing needs for sure. Maybe a Jason learns to call out protections better Casey's role will be less important and easier to fill.

01-15-2009, 12:28 AM	#1
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 10,164	Re: Casey Rabach and the Center Position I doubt we'd keep Rabach if he isn't starting. He can't play anywhere else on the line and a backup center has to be able to play guard in a pinch considering we'll usually have no more than 8 active linemen come game day. I too was confused by JLC's interior line piece...I agree that he probably goes off his biases towards players on a personal level. Rabach is a fun guy who gets along with the media and does Thomas while Kendall is just a normal guy doing his job. That probably affects these writings more than anything.

01-15-2009, 06:06 AM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Casey Rabach and the Center Position Rabach is ok, but JLC is making way too many excuses for the guy. It's "analysis" like that that leads one to believe Rabach must be one of his "sources" Didn't Rabach cost us the Chargers game back in 2005? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-15-2009, 08:35 AM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Casey Rabach and the Center Position AND Devin Thomas his only touchdown CATCH of the year. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-15-2009, 08:42 AM	#8
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Casey Rabach and the Center Position It seemed like our Oline was penalized....A LOT this year in general. It could be a result of their inability to legitamately protect and need to supplement a new technique. "Extreme Holding" __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs* Last edited by Hog1; 01-15-2009 at 09:23 AM.

01-15-2009, 09:25 AM	#9
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Casey Rabach and the Center Position It IS disheartening to see such HUGE cap hits on potentially questionable players......... __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

01-15-2009, 01:08 PM	#10
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 52 Posts: 2,841	Re: Casey Rabach and the Center Position Man do I hate JLC. He is the most biased reporter I think I have ever come across. Top it all off with terrible analysis and what is the point. Rabach is a mediocre player and I would be happy to move back in the first round and take a center with the number one pick. There are several excellent centers in this upcoming draft.

01-15-2009, 01:17 PM	#14
markymark Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 26	Re: Casey Rabach and the Center Position everyone here realizes that randy thomas is a back up for the probowl right? and to get there you have to impress fans, players and coaches. if your sorry then you just dont get that kind of respect. i think he is still good for us for at least another 2-3 years. now if we draft a starting LG and then get a solid back up center that would help out our line. as far as right tackle goes maybe get gross or another FA or keep JJ/ heyer over there for another season. the line is not going to get fixed overnight

01-15-2009, 01:27 PM	#15
GoSkins! The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorktown, Va Age: 57 Posts: 1,587	Re: Casey Rabach and the Center Position As far as Thomas goes, I think he may have been hampered a little bit from that torn bicep from last year. It takes a while to get it healed and then to get the motion (without pain) and then to get the strength back. I think a healthy offseason could get him back to top tier level again. .... and with his cap hit we should all hope for that! As for Rabach... he seems like an adequate center in the NFL. Nothing more, nothing less. I doubt he goes anywhere next year. We can only address so many needs. There are more pressing needs for sure. Maybe a Jason learns to call out protections better Casey's role will be less important and easier to fill. __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. A. Einstien

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