The Goat
12-02-2008, 01:07 AM
Another thing I don't understand ...If Taylor is not getting the job done why are we not utilizing James more or Wilson more?
The problem Zorn had to face with Jansen was he is good in the run and terrible in the pass protection. Heyer is good in pass protection and terrible in the run. So pick your poison. If your whole line is better at running the ball then pass protection then run is your staple so we see Jansen. Besides one man does not make pass protection. Sticking Heyer in would only plug one hole we have on pass protection.
I think it's a safe assumption the coaching staff doesn't like something they see in Heyer or else he'd be starting. You say it's his run-blocking and certainly he was poor at that but my guess is there's more to the story. For one thing, we're not running to the right very often anyway, so Jansen's moderate advantage isn't really playing a factor. Again I just think Heyer isn't seen as a starter.
DarkKnight
12-02-2008, 01:27 AM
Hanesworth..........PLEASE DAN BREAK THE BANK ON THIS MONSTER, he will be worth it......and keep D-Hall, say goodby to Springs and Smoot, and we need on elite WR, just one to go with Santana, and we should be a top 5 Team and a Good OL in the Draft.....
Counter-Tre
12-02-2008, 01:33 AM
Hanesworth..........PLEASE DAN BREAK THE BANK ON THIS MONSTER, he will be worth it......and keep D-Hall, say goodby to Springs and Smoot, and we need on elite WR, just one to go with Santana, and we should be a top 5 Team and a Good OL in the Draft..... What he said.
GTripp0012
12-02-2008, 01:47 AM
Haynesworth is one of the few guys I would say would be worth whatever we pay him.
vallin21
12-02-2008, 09:39 AM
Haynesworth is one of the few guys I would say would be worth whatever we pay him.
I agree we need a dominent DT to go along with Carter and Evans. Get rid of M. Washington, Re sign D Hall and draft that linebacker from USC.:)
sportscurmudgeon
12-02-2008, 10:50 AM
Andre Smith is a Jr offensive tackle at Alabama. If he declares for the draft, he will be a prize selection for someone.
Michael Oher is a Sr. offensive tackle at Ole Miss. He is an outstanding tackle of the "Jonathon Ogden" variety.
Find a way to get one of these dudes...
redsk1
12-02-2008, 01:47 PM
It's depressing me to talk about the skins slide so let's talk a little about the future.
Haynesworth is tops in the NFL at his position. He's going to get a record deal. This is one time where I'd be pretty happy if we spent some bucks. He's a difference maker. If it won't hinder us in the future, i'd say go for it.
T.O.Killa
12-02-2008, 02:09 PM
I keep thinking that our line problem on defense is not personel. I think it is bad luck, coaching or scheme. I think that the Oline is a different story, they need players desperately. We need a right tackle, bad. I would like to see the team get rid of some players that have not produced. Like Springs, Griffin, Jansen, Washington, and Randel El. I think they hinder us for one reason or another, such as finacialy(Jansen, Washington, Griffin, Randel El, and Springs), always injured(Jansen, Washington, Griffin, and Springs), and not worth the money we pay them and always underperforming when healthy(Jansen, Washington, Griffin, and Randel El).
I would also like to see them find a way to sign Dre Moore of the Tampa Bay practice Squad. He is huge, had alot of sacks and had one of the best combines of any DT last year. Tampa Bay has alot of talent on the Dline and could not find room for him, this year.
A10sROCK
12-02-2008, 02:48 PM
BL is that we will need to spend some of our highest draft picks and some FA dollars to improve both our OL and DL. We need talent, speed and youth.
Both of our lines are getting old, which causes the deterioration we see later in the season.
Last season Vinny went for the flash with 2 WR and a TE. Now we need to go for the trenches and hope the WR we picked this season start to pan out.
IowaSkinsFan
12-02-2008, 07:49 PM
The quick answer is no. Good O and D lineman don't become available until they are no longer good, generally.