RI: Skins Looking at Veteran Offensive Linemen

Buges is loyal but not too a fault IMO. I think he's well aware of what he's dealing with and the reality of the situation. You don't become such a good coach by being blind.

Redskins Insider: Offseason Moves About to Start - washingtonpost.com (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/27/AR2009012703410.html)

In this article that was published at the end of last season says that during a season ending meeting Buges was brutally honest about his O-line collapse.

It also says Buges has been privately criticized by some in the organization for being too loyal to veterans in the past. I could see how this could happen with Buges being so close to his guys and the personal tragedy he went through last year. These guys are like a family to him and like a team within a team. Sometimes when you become too close to a situation things have to be made obvious before you see them. Having said that, Buges is a great coach and if he has made mistakes I feel confident he'll correct them. He's loyal, but he's not stupid.

Bengals released LT Levi Jones. Fantasy Football, Baseball and Basketball - news, projections, rankings, draft guide - Rotoworld.com (http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NFL.aspx)

Jones is only 29, but probably has the body of a guy in his mid-30s. Back, hamstring, and knee issues cost him 17 of the Bengals' last 48 games. His latest injury is to his leg, where heavy scar tissue buildup caused the appendage to go numb. Jones had surgery this winter and is out until June. He's mentioned Arizona as a possible fit, but needs to get healthy first. Any Takers?????

Bengals released LT Levi Jones. Fantasy Football, Baseball and Basketball - news, projections, rankings, draft guide - Rotoworld.com (http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NFL.aspx)

Jones is only 29, but probably has the body of a guy in his mid-30s. Back, hamstring, and knee issues cost him 17 of the Bengals' last 48 games. His latest injury is to his leg, where heavy scar tissue buildup caused the appendage to go numb. Jones had surgery this winter and is out until June. He's mentioned Arizona as a possible fit, but needs to get healthy first. Any Takers?????

As long as he doesn't demand huge $$$, yes, bring him in.

I was just checking out the Redskins (http://www.redskins.com/gen/index.jsp) website and saw an interview (5/7) with Mike Williams. The guy is down to like 392 lbs., I think that's amazing considering that a few months ago he was pushing 450. Good for him, I hope things work out for him.

Let's not overanalyze this: There are only so many resources available. I want a new O line as much as the next guy, but with Haynesworth, Hall, and the draft of Orakpo, there isn't alot of ammo left. And it is only May.
I watched enough last year to know that RT and the o-line in general was the biggest problem. But, it is early and maybe Heyer is ready. Maybe Bridges can help. And maybe the answer is: we ran out of ammo THIS year.

Its 1/2 hour later and I just reread and re-thought my last post. I still believe it, but the panic is setting in. We need help!!

I was just checking out the Redskins (http://www.redskins.com/gen/index.jsp) website and saw an interview (5/7) with Mike Williams. The guy is down to like 392 lbs., I think that's amazing considering that a few months ago he was pushing 450. Good for him, I hope things work out for him.

Granted we didn't address OL in the draft, but given that, I like what we've been doing overall. Bridges plus adding other bodies like Williams will at the least give us a better chance of having more quality on the 53 man (Williams is a stretch IMO, but still). Same goes for LB. Robert Thomas plus the 2 draft picks and possibly bringing MW back at least increases our chances for improving overall quality on the roster.

in all seriousness, because the bitch set him up!

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