Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE

PennSkinsFan · 07-22-2009, 12:58 PM

Here you go. We now turn to the Redskins offense. First up, Offensive Tackle.

Your choices are

Turk Edwards (1932-1940)

Joe Jacoby (1981-1993)

Jim Lachey (1988-1995)

Mark May (1981-1989)

Chris Samuels (2000 - Present)

Ed Simmons (1987-1993)

George Starke (1973-1984)

Go vote at DC Pro Sports Report

SmootSmack · 07-22-2009, 01:05 PM

Wow. This is definitely the toughest one yet. I think Lachey might be the most talented but his body of work with the Redskins is limited compared to say Jacoby and Samuels. I think I have to go with Big Jake. Jacoby, in many ways, redefined the position and the importance of a strong left-tackle. He was a man before his time

MTK · 07-22-2009, 01:11 PM

Definitely a tough one but I went with Lachey. In his prime he was unbeatable, had his career lasted a few more years he's probably a HOF player.

Defensewins · 07-22-2009, 01:12 PM

They ask for the top one, instead of ranking them.

My ranking:
1) Joe Jacoby
2) Jim Lachey
3) Chris Samuels

Those three are incredibly good.

hail_2_da_skins · 07-22-2009, 01:13 PM

This has been a strong position for the Redskins and practically all of the guys listed are deserving. I will have to go with Joe Jacoby because of his longevity and versatility. He pretty much dominated most defensive ends. Jim Lachey would have been my other choice but Jacoby was a Redskin longer.

Lotus · 07-22-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hail_2_da_skins

This has been a strong position for the Redskins and practically all of the guys listed are deserving. I will have to go with Joe Jacoby because of his longevity and versatility. He pretty much dominated most defensive ends. Jim Lachey would have been my other choice but Jacoby was a Redskin longer.

I agree.

huntz · 07-22-2009, 02:33 PM

Jacoby

dmek25 · 07-22-2009, 03:20 PM

Lachey probably was the a top 10 tackle of all time. but wasn't with the skins long enough. big Joe really revolutionized the position. Samuels is headed towards the hall with his stellar play. Starke, one of the original hogs( enough said) and May was a pro bowl caliber tackle. im not sure people realize how blessed the skins have been with offensive tackle play. i vote big Joe

53Fan · 07-22-2009, 03:22 PM

Lachey was awesome! As Matty said, if his career had lasted longer he's a HOFer. By the same token, I don't remember Jake getting beat too often. He exemplified what the Hogs were all about. Jake was blood and guts and he gets my vote.

jsnyder03 · 07-22-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Definitely a tough one but I went with Lachey. In his prime he was unbeatable, had his career lasted a few more years he's probably a HOF player.

My thoughts exactly. One of the best trades in franchise history.

budw38 · 07-22-2009, 06:07 PM

I couldn't have said it any better than Dmek25 , 53Fan and Mattyk72 , Thanks guys , your pal , Joe Jacoby

jsarno · 07-22-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Defensewins

They ask for the top one, instead of ranking them.

My ranking:
1) Joe Jacoby
2) Jim Lachey
3) Chris Samuels

Those three are incredibly good.

Bingo. This is the way I see it. Jacoby was amazing in his prime, and he lasted a while. Truely a beast. Maybe if Lachey lasted longer he would win this debate, but he didn't.

SFREDSKIN · 07-22-2009, 09:28 PM

I don't remember Turk Edwards so i will speak for my generation.

1- Lachey and Jacoby tied for 1st with a slight edge to Jacoby being that he was FA and played his whole career for the Skins.

The worst and I can't believe he's on the list is George Starke, he was the king of holding penalties. He got better when Grimm, May and Bostic showed up.

budw38 · 07-22-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I don't remember Turk Edwards so i will speak for my generation.

1- Lachey and Jacoby tied for 1st with a slight edge to Jacoby being that he was FA and played his whole career for the Skins.

The worst and I can't believe he's on the list is George Starke, he was the king of holding penalties. He got better when Grimm, May and Bostic showed up.

LOL . I do remember as a kid hearing " holding number 74 " a few times, ... drive killer . He did however improve and become a guy I liked as a Skin during the 80's SUPER BOWL CHAMPION WASHINGTON REDSKINS !!!

Slingin Sammy 33 · 07-22-2009, 10:40 PM

Over the years we have been very blessed at the Tackle position. If I pick one it's Jake.

1 - Joe Jacoby: Started in all 3 SBs. All-Decade 1980s. 4 Consecutive Pro Bowls, 2 1st Team All-Pros. One of he first 300+ pounders who was also athletic. Could maul in the run game and was excellent in pass-pro.

2 - Turk Edwards: Started in 2 NFL Championships for the Skins. All Decade 1930s, All NFL 1932-39. Member of HoF.

3 - Jim Lachey: Started in 1 SB. 3 Pro Bowls, 3 1st Team All-Pros as a Skin. Technique second to none. Probably better than Jacoby in pass-pro.

As far as the DCPSR List so far, IMO should be: Green, Ken Houston, Olkewicz, Hanburger, Mann, Butz.

07-22-2009, 12:58 PM	#1
PennSkinsFan Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 54 Posts: 752	Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE Here you go. We now turn to the Redskins offense. First up, Offensive Tackle. Your choices are Turk Edwards (1932-1940) Joe Jacoby (1981-1993) Jim Lachey (1988-1995) Mark May (1981-1989) Chris Samuels (2000 - Present) Ed Simmons (1987-1993) George Starke (1973-1984) Go vote at DC Pro Sports Report __________________ DC Pro Sports Report - Home of the Internet's Largest NFL Mock Draft Database. Best Redskins Redskins discussion, theWarpath.net

07-22-2009, 01:05 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE Wow. This is definitely the toughest one yet. I think Lachey might be the most talented but his body of work with the Redskins is limited compared to say Jacoby and Samuels. I think I have to go with Big Jake. Jacoby, in many ways, redefined the position and the importance of a strong left-tackle. He was a man before his time __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-22-2009, 01:11 PM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE Definitely a tough one but I went with Lachey. In his prime he was unbeatable, had his career lasted a few more years he's probably a HOF player. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-22-2009, 01:12 PM	#4
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,749	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE They ask for the top one, instead of ranking them. My ranking: 1) Joe Jacoby 2) Jim Lachey 3) Chris Samuels Those three are incredibly good.

07-22-2009, 01:13 PM	#5
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 68 Posts: 868	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE This has been a strong position for the Redskins and practically all of the guys listed are deserving. I will have to go with Joe Jacoby because of his longevity and versatility. He pretty much dominated most defensive ends. Jim Lachey would have been my other choice but Jacoby was a Redskin longer. __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

07-22-2009, 02:33 PM	#7
huntz Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 67 Posts: 311	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE Jacoby

07-22-2009, 03:20 PM	#8
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE Lachey probably was the a top 10 tackle of all time. but wasn't with the skins long enough. big Joe really revolutionized the position. Samuels is headed towards the hall with his stellar play. Starke, one of the original hogs( enough said) and May was a pro bowl caliber tackle. im not sure people realize how blessed the skins have been with offensive tackle play. i vote big Joe __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

07-22-2009, 03:22 PM	#9
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE Lachey was awesome! As Matty said, if his career had lasted longer he's a HOFer. By the same token, I don't remember Jake getting beat too often. He exemplified what the Hogs were all about. Jake was blood and guts and he gets my vote. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it! Last edited by 53Fan; 07-22-2009 at 03:31 PM.

07-22-2009, 06:07 PM	#11
budw38 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern,Va. Posts: 2,706	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE I couldn't have said it any better than Dmek25 , 53Fan and Mattyk72 , Thanks guys , your pal , Joe Jacoby

07-22-2009, 09:28 PM	#13
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE I don't remember Turk Edwards so i will speak for my generation. 1- Lachey and Jacoby tied for 1st with a slight edge to Jacoby being that he was FA and played his whole career for the Skins. The worst and I can't believe he's on the list is George Starke, he was the king of holding penalties. He got better when Grimm, May and Bostic showed up. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

07-22-2009, 10:40 PM	#15
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE Over the years we have been very blessed at the Tackle position. If I pick one it's Jake. 1 - Joe Jacoby: Started in all 3 SBs. All-Decade 1980s. 4 Consecutive Pro Bowls, 2 1st Team All-Pros. One of he first 300+ pounders who was also athletic. Could maul in the run game and was excellent in pass-pro. 2 - Turk Edwards: Started in 2 NFL Championships for the Skins. All Decade 1930s, All NFL 1932-39. Member of HoF. 3 - Jim Lachey: Started in 1 SB. 3 Pro Bowls, 3 1st Team All-Pros as a Skin. Technique second to none. Probably better than Jacoby in pass-pro. As far as the DCPSR List so far, IMO should be: Green, Ken Houston, Olkewicz, Hanburger, Mann, Butz. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

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