Lincoln Kennedy To Try Out For Redskins

VishsSkins · 08-01-2006, 03:24 AM

Dont see any reason why this is a bad idea. We obviously could use the OL depth and if he turns out to be in good condition he would be a monster backup

dmek25 · 08-01-2006, 08:05 AM

no way. after 2 years on the couch, not even close to being able to play in the nfl. plus, too old

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-01-2006, 08:53 AM

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haha...that's a very good point, sir. As you can probably tell, I wasn't thinking of Lincoln Kennedy. Somehow my mind confused him with Ted Washington...ugh. :/

That's understandable, they're all presidents.

Schneed10 · 08-01-2006, 09:30 AM

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no way. after 2 years on the couch, not even close to being able to play in the nfl. plus, too old

Hey, it's just a tryout. He comes in, shows what he's got in camp, and if he's too big and fat you cut him and there's no harm done to your salary cap.

Worth a look in camp. It's not like WR Mike Espy is going to have a chance to make this team, so you might as well jettison his ass and bring in someone who may be able to provide some useful depth.

Schneed10 · 08-01-2006, 09:32 AM

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I wouldn't mind bringing him in to eat up blocks like he's Sam Adams. Just get in the way and free up Griffin and Carter. The main concern with a guy that big, though, is gonna be his conditioning and whether or not his body can deal with him trying to throw that much weight around. I certainly wouldn't mind them picking up another DT.

You're really on a roll.

MTK · 08-01-2006, 09:33 AM

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Hey, it's just a tryout. He comes in, shows what he's got in camp, and if he's too big and fat you cut him and there's no harm done to your salary cap.

Worth a look in camp. It's not like WR Mike Espy is going to have a chance to make this team, so you might as well jettison his ass and bring in someone who may be able to provide some useful depth.

Right, and it's not like we're looking for a starter. You bring him in, work him out and if he signs you have the preseason to get him up to speed condition wise. He would be a great insurance policy down the line.

724Skinsfan · 08-01-2006, 10:00 AM

35 is not that old, especially when you haven't endured a 5 months out of the year beating as an OL for the past two years. Getting back into playing shape after being in playing shape your entire life isn't going to be that difficult. He's not expected to start versus the Vikings (or versus any other team) which means he has even more time to get into shape.

TheInspector · 08-01-2006, 10:09 AM

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35 is not that old, especially when you haven't endured a 5 months out of the year beating as an OL for the past two years. Getting back into playing shape after being in playing shape your entire life isn't going to be that difficult. He's not expected to start versus the Vikings (or versus any other team) which means he has even more time to get into shape.

Exactly my thoughts. If needed, he probably wouldn't be needed until week 5 or later (hopefully never). Also, for the veteran minimum (shouldn't be signed for more than that), he would be a steal. Not to mention, if we got him that would prevent the cowboys from having him (as someone mentioned earlier).

Go for it.

12thMan · 08-01-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

no way. after 2 years on the couch, not even close to being able to play in the nfl. plus, too old

I totally agree here. I would be suprised if this guy got whipped into shape first of all, and secondly legitimately beat out one of the current back-ups to make the roster.

If he does, however, that would def be a bonus for the Skins.

Monkeydad · 08-01-2006, 10:38 AM

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lol...he is 6-7 385....who could move that....just have him line up in the backfield and stand in front of brunell......

That's a great idea to help Brunell stay healthy...he could be a FB. But, can Brunell see the field with him in front of him? He might not be able to see over OR around him!

724Skinsfan · 08-01-2006, 10:40 AM

Let's let the strength and conditioning coaching staff evaluate his overall physical condition and Bugel can evaluate his footwork and form. Lincoln Kennedy brings depth and experience to our offensive line, something we have a need for.

BrudLee · 08-01-2006, 10:49 AM

Has there been any non-Scout.com confirmation of this? Nothing against WarpathInsiders, but I'd like to hear another independent source.

12thMan · 08-01-2006, 10:58 AM

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Let's let the strength and conditioning coaching staff evaluate his overall physical condition and Bugel can evaluate his footwork and form. Lincoln Kennedy brings depth and experience to our offensive line, something we have a need for.

A conditioned Lincoln Kennedy brings depth and experience to our offensive line. While he's "getting into" shape, keep in mind he still has to beat someone out to make the roster.

dmek25 · 08-01-2006, 11:13 AM

can you imagine kennedys fat ass out in this heat right now? the last thing the skins need is a cory stringer on their hands

724Skinsfan · 08-01-2006, 11:17 AM

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can you imagine kennedys fat ass out in this heat right now? the last thing the skins need is a cory stringer on their hands

No amount of torture could ever get me to imagine kennedys fat ass. I won't do it......anymore.

08-01-2006, 03:24 AM	#31
VishsSkins Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 173	Re: Lincoln Kennedy To Try Out For Redskins Dont see any reason why this is a bad idea. We obviously could use the OL depth and if he turns out to be in good condition he would be a monster backup

08-01-2006, 08:05 AM	#32
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Lincoln Kennedy To Try Out For Redskins no way. after 2 years on the couch, not even close to being able to play in the nfl. plus, too old __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

08-01-2006, 10:00 AM	#37
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Lincoln Kennedy To Try Out For Redskins 35 is not that old, especially when you haven't endured a 5 months out of the year beating as an OL for the past two years. Getting back into playing shape after being in playing shape your entire life isn't going to be that difficult. He's not expected to start versus the Vikings (or versus any other team) which means he has even more time to get into shape. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

08-01-2006, 10:40 AM	#41
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Lincoln Kennedy To Try Out For Redskins Let's let the strength and conditioning coaching staff evaluate his overall physical condition and Bugel can evaluate his footwork and form. Lincoln Kennedy brings depth and experience to our offensive line, something we have a need for. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

08-01-2006, 10:49 AM	#42
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: Lincoln Kennedy To Try Out For Redskins Has there been any non-Scout.com confirmation of this? Nothing against WarpathInsiders, but I'd like to hear another independent source. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

08-01-2006, 11:13 AM	#44
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Lincoln Kennedy To Try Out For Redskins can you imagine kennedys fat ass out in this heat right now? the last thing the skins need is a cory stringer on their hands __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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