On the radar: Skins WR's

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Don't laugh but on NFL radio the other day they were talking about the possiblity that the Skins could have the best OL in the division this year. I don't think that's a crazy discussion either.

Well, we've certainly invested more in our line this year than any other team in the division, and it's not all that close.

Does that mean we'll get better results than teams who invested less in their lines this year? Actually...maybe.

(This is from August 2009)

(T)he trends that we identify in the book are still there. The strongest trend in identifying "surprise" teams is still drafting an offensive lineman in the first dozen picks, like last year's Dolphins and the 2007 Browns. This is still a team that is likely to be much healthier and nowhere near as bad in the red zone [as last year].

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We know that every year some team that has been losing for a couple seasons will come out of nowhere to have a winning season. Everyone wants to figure out how to predict that team, and we're no different. We looked closely to try to figure out what trends pointed to a team about to break out.

That quote was not written about the 2010 Redskins, however, I didn't have to add any words to make it sound like it was. Only had to pull out team- and division-specific references.

[CRedskinsRule]

It's a ridiculously simple position to argue that we cannot judge this line since they have not played a snap, and then turn around and say this line has no credibility because Heyer is on it. First, you keep players on for bodies, Heyer is one of those. They won't cut him till they are required to, and why would they? If they need the roster space I am sure he is gone, but otherwise, his presence proves nothing pro or con about the OL. If he is on the team at final cut, THEN, your statement might have some validity.

As for this OL's ability, we have seen Jammal Brown, we know what he is capable of (Pro Bowl and all rookie team, either side of the line); Dockery is a solid professional by every indication; Rabach is a Skin, has been, and can play at the professional level consistently; RG has several options all who are healthy and capable; and RT has either a probowler in Jammal, or if TW doesn't hack it on the LT spot he certainly can play at the pro level on the RT spot. THIS is a FAR BETTER position than the Skins were in last year at this time. Further, EVEN the WORST case scenario, where TW falls to Right Guard (ugh), puts a capable LT in JB, LG is DD, C is Rabach, RG is TW, and RT is Hicks with Capers backing him up. Given where we were, this is an awesome upgrade.

And further I don't think people said the line is "Great" but it could easily be the best in the NFC East. Dallas has followed our example of ignoring the line for the Star positions, we know where that leads. Philly does not have a stand out line, or a probowler or recognized star, except JPeters who didn't have a good year last year; and the Giants, who may have a better line, are starting to show injury and age after several solid years of line play.

When BA said that upgrading the line could be done in one offseason, I kinda shook my head, but it seems like -- they Had a plan, they were patient, and they executed their plan. I can be optimistic about that!

[GTripp0012]

McNabb's been less durable since turning 29 than over his career as a whole which makes sense. He'll probably be less durable over the final 4-5 years of his career than over the last 5. That's just common sense telling me that, not a soothsayer.

[SmootSmack]

Devin Thomas is working out with OchoCinco...which obviously means we'll be making a trade for Ocho soon...

YouTube - RockSoftwareTV's Channel

Video of his workout with DT has not been posted yet I don't believe

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Devin Thomas is working out with OchoCinco...which obviously means we'll be making a trade for Ocho soon...

YouTube - RockSoftwareTV's Channel

Video of his workout with DT has not been posted yet I don't believe

I think it can only make DT better 3rd yr I'm expecting BIG things this year. Hopefully next year he will try Jerry Rice's camp.

HTTR.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Devin Thomas is working out with OchoCinco...which obviously means we'll be making a trade for Ocho soon...

YouTube - RockSoftwareTV's Channel

Video of his workout with DT has not been posted yet I don't believe

Im over Devin Thomas at this point. I get sick of hearing about him over and over and over again.

[NYCskinfan82]

Fred Davis And Malcolm Kelly Are Ready To Be Veterans.

13 days till Training Camp opens.

HTTR.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

Fred Davis And Malcolm Kelly Are Ready To Be Veterans.

13 days till Training Camp opens.

HTTR.

3rd year, now is their time.

I was encouraged a bit by hearing Aaron Rodgers on NFL radio the other day saying it wasn't until his third year in the league that he started feeling comfortable and the game finally started slowing down for him.

[CRedskinsRule]

Twitter reports are saying that MK hurt his hamstring while practicing with McNabb and will not practice tomorrow...

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Twitter reports are saying that MK hurt his hamstring while practicing with McNabb and will not practice tomorrow...

At least it's not his freakin knee.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Twitter reports are saying that MK hurt his hamstring while practicing with McNabb and will not practice tomorrow...

Kelly can least afford any setbacks of any kind anymore. He and Thomas both must demonstrate they can/will be available for an entire season. I know it's early yet, but injuries seem to follow them both.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

A tweak? Or is it more serious? Antone have any info on the injury?

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Redskins Insider - Malcolm Kelly injures hamstring at Donovan McNabb's 'Hell Week'

The answer to my own question....

[SmootSmack]

MK has no room for error quite honestly.

[Hog1]

WOW......if this lingers on very long, he'll be waking up next year in a different color.........