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Old 12-27-2014, 12:04 PM   #1
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Yup. Grant has been on the field. People think he hasn't played simply because when he does, he disappears. One good jam and he's out of the play.

I think Grant will be good next year but anyone who wants him to be ODB this year is fooling themselves. ODB gets off jams; Grant, at this point, doesn't.
ODB also has elite speed . . . Grant is quite slow comparatively.
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Old 12-27-2014, 11:33 AM   #2
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Re: RG3 and Gruden?

We r loaded at WR for the first time since the gibbs 1.0 days. Jackson is a top 10 WR and garçon is a top 30. Then Roberts as a 3 is a great option as well.
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Old 12-27-2014, 11:57 AM   #3
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There is a reason ODB was a first round pick and Grant a 5th.
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Old 12-27-2014, 12:12 PM   #4
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You don't play young players for the sake of playing them so they can get experience... You play the best players you have to win the game...
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Old 12-27-2014, 12:27 PM   #5
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You don't play young players for the sake of playing them so they can get experience... You play the best players you have to win the game...

Exactly, and on that note hopefully we can move on from the ODB vs Grant conversation. I feel a little sillier than usual today for even being a part of it.
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Old 12-27-2014, 01:00 PM   #6
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Exactly, and on that note hopefully we can move on from the ODB vs Grant conversation. I feel a little sillier than usual today for even being a part of it.
Yea... While we are at it, let's go ahead and compare Orakpo and LT...
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Old 12-27-2014, 01:38 PM   #7
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Yea... While we are at it, let's go ahead and compare Orakpo and LT...

Oh there is no comparison. Orakpo is way better!
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oh there is no comparison. Orakpo is way better!
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Yea... While we are at it, let's go ahead and compare Orakpo and LT...
More like Jeffcoat is the next LT, if only we let him play of course.
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Old 12-27-2014, 01:54 PM   #10
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If we had let Moses play more than we might be looking at the next Anthony Munoz here fellas. Why we continually crap all over sure shot hall of fame careers just because we have control issues is a real problem. Im going to buy a dishwasher and pretend the organization hasnt held these greats back! Later.
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Re: RG3 and Gruden?

I'm not totally sure how people started comparing Grant to ODB...
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Old 12-28-2014, 12:03 AM   #12
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Re: RG3 and Gruden?

I mentioned Grant compared to ODB because their measurables where similar, of course one is a SEC player and the other is a mid-major. Grant has elite catching ability, his issue is speed. If we had not picked up Roberts and DJax, I think by having more playing time Grant would be a better player. Garcon and Morris are 6th rounders, so its possible.

This article put some light on the situation this year...

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Old 12-29-2014, 04:16 PM   #13
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I mentioned Grant compared to ODB because their measurables where similar, of course one is a SEC player and the other is a mid-major. Grant has elite catching ability, his issue is speed. If we had not picked up Roberts and DJax, I think by having more playing time Grant would be a better player. Garcon and Morris are 6th rounders, so its possible.
The Redskins knew Grant wasn't fast when they drafted him. There are other possession receivers playing in the league who are not fast, either. His problem is that he can be jammed at the LOS, knocked off his route, or outfought for the ball because he is not yet strong enough to succeed in the NFL. He needs to get stronger to play more.
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Re: RG3 and Gruden?

So, on the RGIII / Gruden front: Insider Buzz: 'Skins Practice Incident Continues to Prove RG3 Is 'Uncoachable' | Bleacher Report

If true, it is really disheartening. The crux of it is this: In practice last week, during 7 on 7 drills, the O is in shotgun formation with 3 WR's split right and 2 WR's split left. Before the play, Gruden comes out and talks to RGIII telling him to throw right as that is where his play will be 95% of the time. Apparently, when the play is then run, Griffin throws left to the 2 WR side and makes the wrong read leading to an interception in practice.

Like I said, if true, that is really bad. The coach tells you where to throw, you ignore him, and make a bad play doing it you're way. If I'm Gruden, I just don't know what to say to that - other than a stream of expletives.
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Old 12-29-2014, 04:23 PM   #15
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Re: RG3 and Gruden?

[QUOTE=JoeRedskin;1102121]

Like I said, if true, that is really bad. The coach tells you where to throw, you ignore him, and make a bad play doing it you're way. If I'm Gruden, I just don't know what to say to that - other than a stream of expletives.[/QUOTE

i am struggling to find the right words ...

"petulant" isnt the right word but its the word that first comes to my mind.

re grant - he is what he is imo. a 6th round project. hopefully he can develop into a reliable 4, at best a 3.
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