What's our greatest need now?

Do you see any situations where Chris Wilson might slide out to LB?

Ooh, that's a cool thought. I never even thought of that idea.

He's certainly quick getting off the line, so the agility would seem to be there. I wonder if he's fast enough to cover TEs.

Do you see any situations where Chris Wilson might slide out to LB?I think he's got the physical set to play SLB only, sort of like Matthias Kiwanuka for the Giants, but that's also HB Blades' best position, it's hard to see Wilson playing SLB ahead of Blades.

I wouldn't put it past Blache to try 4 DEs on passing downs: Carter and James at the ends, Daniels inside, and Chris Wilson as a rush linebacker. But that's not really playing linebacker.

And yes, I agree with those who are saying LB and CB. We are dangerously thin at both those positions.

What about Safety?
I know we've got a ton of young guys...including our 2 starters...typically depth includes a prior starter thats got NFL smarts.
I worry about if one of our starters goes down...a rookie for both backup spots seems risky to me....especially since our corners beyond our 3 starters are also very inexperienced....and yes....I was a preiloux fan...I could just never spell his name

We are okay at LB because the middle is arguably the most important spot and Fletcher has never missed a game. Blades is a good fourth LB if any of our guys go down and Campell is solid enough to start a game or 2. Gatewood and Sinclair (whom I do not like) will fill the 6th spot. Hopefully Gatewood. CB is our most pressing need! On paper we look okay with Springs there, but you have to expect he'll miss at least 2 or 3 games and Rogers has a very serious injury, so I do not think he will be himself at all this season. Torrence, Smoot and Tyron cannot hold up against Dallas or NY. We should get a veteran camp casualty who could play nickle. Second most glarring need is center and we should sign Jeremy Newberry to be the backup. He a great year last year, but is in his 11th or 12th year, so could be had for the vet min. He could even be better than Rabach. I also have to say that I am a little nervous about Rhinehart, whom a lot of scouts thought was overatted and overdrafted by us. I read that he was overmatched at the senior bowl. Granted he played tackle, but that is not a good sign. I think we should have drafted Carl Nicks instead. Hopefully Buges made the decision on this because I trust his imput and that would reassure me. Let's hope Springs stays healthy and Buges can work wonders with Rhinehart.

What about Safety?
I know we've got a ton of young guys...including our 2 starters...typically depth includes a prior starter thats got NFL smarts.
I worry about if one of our starters goes down...a rookie for both backup spots seems risky to me....especially since our corners beyond our 3 starters are also very inexperienced....and yes....I was a preiloux fan...I could just never spell his name

The Skins just signed one....with NFL game experience at that.

The Redskins have signed second-year safety Justin Hamilton, the team announced on Friday
Hamilton, 6-3 and 222 pounds, played the 2006 season with the Cleveland Browns, totaling 15 tackles (13 solo) during his rookie season.

Hopefully that takes care of the Safety concern!
Redskins Sign DB Hamilton (http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=36061)

I am surprised there hasn't been more talk about a DE. Sure Carter has one side locked down, but the other side is Daniels and he just doesn't cut it. We need to generate more pressure on the QB, especially (as many have pointed out) because our CB's could use some help.
I am not sure if the FO is thinking James is the answer at DE, I thought he was still "hurt", but I am not positive on that. I'd take James over Daniels anyway.

I certainly agree with general concensus that LB needs some work.

In camp, we need to see if we have anybody who can back up Rabach though, otherwise we should think about signing someone.

I don't have a link but I read somewhere (I think it was Scout.com) that Jansen has been taking reps at center this year.

I don't have a link but I read somewhere (I think it was Scout.com) that Jansen has been taking reps at center this year.

Washington Times

http://www.thewarpath.net/447033-post20.html

I think our biggest weakness, assuming McIntosh is ready opening day is DT. We got a total of 3 sacks from that position.