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Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target - Redskins Insider (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2009/02/t_ray_willis_-_another_free_ag.html)
Ray Willis, the young Seattle tackle, could be the solution to Washington's right tackle problems, and is someone the team is looking at as free agency looms, according to a league source. Willis, 26, did not play much in his first three years in Seattle - he was drafted while Skins coaches Jim Zorn and Stump Mitchell were on the staff - but when injuries hit the Seahawks' line last year, he started 10 games and fared well.
He is still a bit raw, but has great size at 6-feet-6, 315 pounds. Some executives in the league believe him to be Washington's top tackle option, and he will not be too expensive to land. With Derrick Dockery released and now someone younger who could be plugged in at guard, the Skins have some decent options. As we have previously reported, the Skins have given no indications that they will be making a play for the more expensive young offensive linemen like Jason Brown or Chris Kemoeatu.
If the Skins can't land someone like Willis or Dockery, then older players coming off injuries would fit the value role. These are guys we have already discussed this week like Jeff Saturday, Mark Tauscher and Stacy Andrews.
The Goat 02-26-2009, 08:29 PM Alrightythen... been wondering about this kid for a few weeks at least. Buges will have to coach him up cuz he tends to miss blocks but when he finds his target the sh%t hits the fan.
... 53 where did you post that link on Willis?
Dirtbag59 02-26-2009, 08:30 PM I'm all for it. Glad to see that Vinny was serious about revamping the teams front lines. On top of that it'll also allow us to go BPA and possibly pickup a guy like Maluga come draft time. Though I still wouldn't wind another young OL prospect.
Dirtbag59 02-26-2009, 08:33 PM Keep in mind most of this seems to be based on his outlook going into training camp last year as a backup.
Also on a side note the Seahawks two leading rushers combined for 1,272 yards with a 4.3 average.
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Comment:Willis is a massive tackle who has been a backup for the Seahawks the past three years. He has excellent size and strength for the position, but is somewhat-limited in his lateral range and agility in space. He has strong hands and is able to shock opponents as he engages. He can create movement at the point of attack and create run lanes, but does not do a great job of bringing his feet with him, which causes him to fall off blocks more than you'd like. He will show above-average initial quickness and can kickstep for the short set, but lacks the lateral range to get out with some of the better speed rushers. He will struggle in space when he has to react and right himself versus counter moves. He has some tools to work with, but badly needs more experience and more technique work with his footwork and hand use
GMScud 02-26-2009, 08:40 PM GTripp mentioned him a few days ago. I like the idea. He knows our offense, he's young, huge, and inexpensive. Buges can get a lot out of him I'm sure. I'm all for this and Dockery.
53Fan 02-26-2009, 08:46 PM Alrightythen... been wondering about this kid for a few weeks at least. Buges will have to coach him up cuz he tends to miss blocks but when he finds his target the sh%t hits the fan.
... 53 where did you post that link on Willis?
Thread: If Nothing Changes On Draft Day, Who Would You Draft? Post-87
The Goat 02-26-2009, 08:47 PM GTripp mentioned him a few days ago. I like the idea. He knows our offense, he's young, huge, and inexpensive. Buges can get a lot out of him I'm sure. I'm all for this and Dockery.
Gosh if this happens and we address the d-line in FA... what will we do in the draft.
... i got it. A CB, RB, WR, TE :silly:
The Goat 02-26-2009, 08:48 PM Thread: If Nothing Changes On Draft Day, Who Would You Draft? Post-87
Nice work...
skinsfan_nn 02-26-2009, 09:06 PM Gas up REDSKIN 1 baby this could is gonna be a late night for me! This could be a good move, Ray Willis that is!
Saturday is off the market!
COLTS KEEP SATURDAY
Posted by Mike Florio on February 26, 2009, 7:21 p.m.
Possibly buoyed by that extra $4 million in cap space that every team picked up on Wednesday, the Colts have agreed to terms with center Jeff Saturday, according to the Indianapolis Star.
It’s a three-year deal.
The Colts have been having serious salary cap problems of late. Earlier this week, they released receiver Marvin Harrison after he balked at a request to reduce his $9 million base salary.
But the Colts reportedly will allow seven other teams players on the team to become unrestricted free agents: running back Dominic Rhodes, punter Hunter Smith, linebacker Tyjuan Hagler, defensive tackle Darrell Reid, defensive end Josh Thomas, cornerback Keiwan Ratliff, and safety Matt Giordano.
SC Skins Fan 02-26-2009, 09:15 PM GTripp mentioned him a few days ago. I like the idea. He knows our offense, he's young, huge, and inexpensive. Buges can get a lot out of him I'm sure. I'm all for this and Dockery.
For what it is worth, here is what Adam Schefter said about Willis today: Ray Willis, Seahawks (T) — Pay attention to his name; the contract he lands is going to be eye opening.
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