Offensive Line in the Offseason

Ruhskins · 07-29-2009, 01:52 AM

Some folks have mentioned this in other threads about the O-Linemen working out together in AZ. I liked what I read in this article: Mike Williams' drive to slim down to 342 lbs, seeing the linemen working out together, and most importantly seeing that the line has a chip on their shoulder about last season. I hope to see some major improvements during training camp from this unit, and for some of the new additions (MW, Bridges) and young players (Heyer, Rinehart) to step things up.

Linemen Downsize For Bigger Results - washingtonpost.com

wilsowilso · 07-29-2009, 01:58 AM

This is probably my favorite article this offseason. Really good stuff. Very encouraging!

rbanerjee23 · 07-29-2009, 02:24 AM

awesome awesome awesome...finally some good news on the offensive line part. Great to know that these guys are giving it their all to be health and contribute all year on the field. Keeping my fingers crossed that they aren't too burned out though...

kenny · 07-29-2009, 02:47 AM

Awesome article! Glad to hear this good news!

GridIron26 · 07-29-2009, 03:12 AM

Well, this sounds pretty good.. I can't help but be little excited about this, I just hope this off season workouts will help them (and offense) out big time..

NYCskinfan82 · 07-29-2009, 06:26 AM

A very positvie article makes you feel good about the upcoming season.

44Deezel · 07-29-2009, 07:31 AM

Like everyone else said - Very Promising. I'm especially interested in what Mike Williams can do seeing as he was the 4th overall pick not long ago. Wouldn't it be awesome if turns out to be a steal?

MTK · 07-29-2009, 07:37 AM

Hopefully this offseason program pays off and keeps them healthy for the long run.

johno · 07-29-2009, 09:46 AM

it blows my mind that m.williams has lost so much weight in such a short amount of time. 342! thats insane.

Paintrain · 07-29-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Some folks have mentioned this in other threads about the O-Linemen working out together in AZ. I liked what I read in this article: Mike Williams' drive to slim down to 342 lbs, seeing the linemen working out together, and most importantly seeing that the line has a chip on their shoulder about last season. I hope to see some major improvements during training camp from this unit, and for some of the new additions (MW, Bridges) and young players (Heyer, Rinehart) to step things up.

Linemen Downsize For Bigger Results - washingtonpost.com

I also think it's good that the OL heard all of the criticism, saw that the finger of blame was pointed squarely at them internally and externally and responded by changing their habits and bringing an attitude to camp. If that unit stays healthy and effective we could be in for a fun season.

freddyg12 · 07-29-2009, 11:16 AM

Great article. I saw Samuels on comcast a few weeks back at his youth camp & they talked about his weight. He looked very fit & athletic for 300+.

L Michaels also mentioned on comcast last night that rinehart has "transformed" his body & is ready to go. Between Rinehart & Bridges, Thomas' spot at rg might not be safe.

I didn't realize the sack totals were so high last year. A more agile line should help.

dblanch66 · 07-29-2009, 11:52 AM

Would love to see Reinhart step up and take a starting role at some point this season. He reminds me of one of "hogs" of old...a la Stinky Schlereth. Hopefully Buges can find a diamond in the rough here.

freddyg12 · 07-29-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dblanch66

Would love to see Reinhart step up and take a starting role at some point this season. He reminds me of one of "hogs" of old...a la Stinky Schlereth. Hopefully Buges can find a diamond in the rough here.

That woud be great, but next year is really when he should be starting. Thomas might be cut by then & it will be rino's 3rd year. If he starts this year that's awesome, but I would expect Bridges to take the rg spot before him. I love Randy Thomas, hope he can return to form, but it sounds like the injuries & age are catching up to him.

The Goat · 07-29-2009, 03:23 PM

Does anyone know why Randy didn't participate in AZ and what his current status is (neck)? I ask because he's been such a leader of the group and would expect him to be right there in the thick of it...also a guy I would luv to see rebound this season

Monkeydad · 07-29-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by johno

it blows my mind that m.williams has lost so much weight in such a short amount of time. 342! thats insane.

Just saw on Skins.com that he's, down to 354 currently. Over 50 pounds lost. Amazing.

edit: just read it but was dated 07/17/09...he COULD be 342 now. Wow!
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07-29-2009, 01:52 AM	#1
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,341	Offensive Line in the Offseason Some folks have mentioned this in other threads about the O-Linemen working out together in AZ. I liked what I read in this article: Mike Williams' drive to slim down to 342 lbs, seeing the linemen working out together, and most importantly seeing that the line has a chip on their shoulder about last season. I hope to see some major improvements during training camp from this unit, and for some of the new additions (MW, Bridges) and young players (Heyer, Rinehart) to step things up. Linemen Downsize For Bigger Results - washingtonpost.com __________________ R.I.P. #21

07-29-2009, 01:58 AM	#2
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	Re: Offensive Line in the Offseason This is probably my favorite article this offseason. Really good stuff. Very encouraging!

07-29-2009, 02:24 AM	#3
rbanerjee23 The Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,440	Re: Offensive Line in the Offseason awesome awesome awesome...finally some good news on the offensive line part. Great to know that these guys are giving it their all to be health and contribute all year on the field. Keeping my fingers crossed that they aren't too burned out though...

07-29-2009, 02:47 AM	#4
kenny Camp Scrub Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 16	Re: Offensive Line in the Offseason Awesome article! Glad to hear this good news! __________________ Redskins Tickets Washington Redskins Tickets are available @ Ticket Luck

07-29-2009, 03:12 AM	#5
GridIron26 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Age: 36 Posts: 3,417	Re: Offensive Line in the Offseason Well, this sounds pretty good.. I can't help but be little excited about this, I just hope this off season workouts will help them (and offense) out big time..

07-29-2009, 06:26 AM	#6
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	Re: Offensive Line in the Offseason A very positvie article makes you feel good about the upcoming season.

07-29-2009, 07:31 AM	#7
44Deezel The Starter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Davidsonville Posts: 1,783	Re: Offensive Line in the Offseason Like everyone else said - Very Promising. I'm especially interested in what Mike Williams can do seeing as he was the 4th overall pick not long ago. Wouldn't it be awesome if turns out to be a steal? __________________ I am a system poster.

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07-29-2009, 09:46 AM	#9
johno Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest, DC Posts: 599	Re: Offensive Line in the Offseason it blows my mind that m.williams has lost so much weight in such a short amount of time. 342! thats insane. __________________ fight for old dc.

07-29-2009, 11:16 AM	#11
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Offensive Line in the Offseason Great article. I saw Samuels on comcast a few weeks back at his youth camp & they talked about his weight. He looked very fit & athletic for 300+. L Michaels also mentioned on comcast last night that rinehart has "transformed" his body & is ready to go. Between Rinehart & Bridges, Thomas' spot at rg might not be safe. I didn't realize the sack totals were so high last year. A more agile line should help.

07-29-2009, 11:52 AM	#12
dblanch66 The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 58 Posts: 1,176	Re: Offensive Line in the Offseason Would love to see Reinhart step up and take a starting role at some point this season. He reminds me of one of "hogs" of old...a la Stinky Schlereth. Hopefully Buges can find a diamond in the rough here. __________________ The eyes are the groin of the head

07-29-2009, 03:23 PM	#14
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Offensive Line in the Offseason Does anyone know why Randy didn't participate in AZ and what his current status is (neck)? I ask because he's been such a leader of the group and would expect him to be right there in the thick of it...also a guy I would luv to see rebound this season __________________ 24-34

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