Redskins Off-season Review

We're not going to add him, if we add an OLB it'll be Adalius Thomas, or Leonard Little being moved to there.

If we add a DE, it'll be Charles Grant.

Again, all ifs.

I would be fine with McCray moving to LB. At 28 he is a lot younger than Thomas 32, Little 35, or Grant 31. Why do you think they would be a better addition than McCray? We all know this 3-4 transition has put us in a hole at LB.

I would be fine with McCray moving to LB. At 28 he is a lot younger than Thomas 32, Little 35, or Grant 31. Why do you think they would be a better addition than McCray? We all know this 3-4 transition has put us in a hole at LB.

Well I know Adalius Thomas would be better than McCray, because he is a proven pro bowler at the 3-4 OLB position, having played there in NE and Baltimore.

I said we should put Charles Grant at 3-4 DE, because he's really big--too big for 3-4 OLB. And he's athletic enough for that DE position.

I mention Leonard Little, because he and Haslett are buddies, having played for him for a few years. Also he is a former LB in college so I feel he could be one still.

I'm pretty sure McCray has always been a DE, he just to me looks like he would be too stiff and out of place in this defense at OLB, and way to small for DE.

I just don't know how you guys can't pick the cutting of Marco Mitchell as being the biggest off season move?

LOL. just kidding.

for me it was the firing of Vinny. The owner was not going to sell the team so the next best thing that could happen was for whole sale change from the second highest spot on down.

To think I was actually contemplating rooting for another team because there was no way DS would get rid of Vinny. I could see more of the same ole BS. I honestly didn't have a clue who I was going to root for but I was tired of the BS being put on the field every yr, year in and year out getting the same results.

DS sold me on his one move by getting rid of Vinny. Time will tell how Allen will do but I like what I'm seeing with the changes he's making. Bringing in the Shanahan's might be the second biggest coup.

Has Shanahan lost to Dallas? Ever? It seems his record against the Eagles was 50/50 also. I can see the Skins surprising many people this year. Maybe to include myself. One can only hope the changes made will be the beginning of something special.

Well I know Adalius Thomas would be better than McCray, because he is a proven pro bowler at the 3-4 OLB position, having played there in NE and Baltimore.

I said we should put Charles Grant at 3-4 DE, because he's really big--too big for 3-4 OLB. And he's athletic enough for that DE position.

I mention Leonard Little, because he and Haslett are buddies, having played for him for a few years. Also he is a former LB in college so I feel he could be one still.

I'm pretty sure McCray has always been a DE, he just to me looks like he would be too stiff and out of place in this defense at OLB, and way to small for DE.

Very true. I was looking at it from an age point of view but the other guys you mentioned definitely have more experience in the role we would be looking for from them in the 3-4. Heck, let's just sign all of them and see how things pan out. Shanny is all about competition after all...

Here are my thoughts.

Biggest Skins problems prior to changes

1. Owner (can't change)
2. Need a legit GM (done!)
3. Need a legit Head Coach (done!)
4. Need to fix Oline (improved from disaster to average +)
5. Need to get legit WR's (not done..hoping on 3rd yr guys)

The need for a new QB and RB competion were not high on my list.
However, the front office was certainly looking to make a scapegoat out of someone and they made this known a year ago by shopping for a new QB. McNabb was not neccessary, however, his upgrade is fairly obvious...so, I am totally onboard with that move. Competition for Portis is fine too, but that is only a depth move with no real threat to the lead RB role.

Defensive scheme was certainly not on this list as the 4-3 was fine...in fact it generated more sacks in years...anyways...Haslett is arguably no better than Blache historically...and the scheme shift along with the ruckus it created with our big baby may inevitably hurt our teams greatest strength...Defense...we arguably should have left it alone.

But here's the big point...many LONG TERM redskins issues were resolved.
A LEGIT GM!!!
A LEGIT HEAD COACH!!
A new Front office.
And a potential change in attitude with our owner who has been quite hands on....possibly due to lack of true faith in Cerrato.

Players and schemes change...but what the Skins needed was a total overhaul in Front office structure. That was the change that was needed...
So say what you want about Zorn...but his crappiness led to these big moves that will pay dividends for a decade or more

So say what you want about Zorn...but his crappiness led to these big moves that will pay dividends for a decade or more

LOL, that has to be the best defense of Zorn I've heard. He was so crappy that something had to give, and finally it did!

LOL, that has to be the best defense of Zorn I've heard. He was so crappy that something had to give, and finally it did!

It's the only defense you CAN give. Thank goodness dodgeball practice and slip and slide fun moved up I-95 to Baltimore.

Hey let's also not forget that DS finally upgraded the lite brites!
Fedex Field's New HD Video Boards Are In (Pictures) - Hogs Haven (http://www.hogshaven.com/2010/6/28/1541393/fedex-fields-new-hd-video-boards)
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LOL, that has to be the best defense of Zorn I've heard. He was so crappy that something had to give, and finally it did!


this! hahaha!

btw, NICE PIC OF THE SKINSATRON!!!