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CRedskinsRule 06-22-2010, 10:05 AM With the next 5 weeks being among the most boring of the NFL season for us fans, Rich Tandler put together a good summation and review of the important dates and transactions over the past few months. I thought maybe a poll of which change (excluding the actual hiring of BA/MS) will affect our team the most in the upcoming season, or if no poll, then just a final discussion before Training Camp.
Tandler: Reviewing a Wild Offseason (http://www.csnwashington.com/06/18/10/Tandler-Reviewing-a-Wild-Offseason/landing_redskins.html?blockID=256127&feedID=2993)
Friday, June 18, 2010 9:30 AM
By Rich Tandler
Redskins Blogger
CSNwashington.com
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Team switches to 3-4 defense, late January 2010
Redskins cut 10, March 4, 2010
Trade for McNabb, April 4, 2010
Three offensive linemen drafted, April 22-24, 2010
Haynesworth demands a trade, June 15, 2010
Trade for Jammal Brown, June 19, 2010
I will say for me the most euphoric moment for me still was the firing of Vinny that cold December morning. The joy and happiness that took over the Warpath and Skins fans in general was almost equal to winning SBXVII.
As for the events listed above, I would say the trade for McNabb will have the largest impact on the season. I think how he performs and if he can avoid throwing ground balls to the TE's in Kyle's offense then we will see an offense unlike anything we have seen since '91. He will have to prove he can take this team on his shoulders without choking, and I believe the first game against Dallas will set the tone for his leadership this season.
Chico23231 06-22-2010, 10:16 AM McNabb trade is probably the biggest move because you can never go wrong getting a probowl calibre QB. BUT the focus of upgrading the O-line cannot be overlooked. 3 lineman in the draft, adding proven vets like Artis Hicks and past probowler Jammal Brown immediatly upgrades to the worst Oline over the last couple years. Stories coming into the preseason will be the Mike Williams vs Artis Hicks battle at guard, the rookie showing he can start Left Tackle and watching Jammal Brown comeback from injuries...F Albert Lamesworth, its still all about the O Line with the Skins IMO
NYCskinfan82 06-22-2010, 05:28 PM Basically the whole off season from DM to JB the FO never showed their hand and got bargain deals. IMO
HTTR
ethat001 06-22-2010, 08:10 PM Basically the whole off season from DM to JB the FO never showed their hand and got bargain deals.
I agree. This is huge - everything we've done has taken me by complete surprise. That's EXACTLY what I want. Once you telegraph your moves, then the market prices go up & people plot against you.
Also, I love that they brought in competition for established players. Portis, Campbell, Randle El, etc. -- no one was untouched. Makes the players concerned for their job security, and makes them work harder. Started with simple things like running back to the huddle, but hard to miss Shanahan's authority.
SkinzWin 06-22-2010, 11:40 PM I agree. This is huge - everything we've done has taken me by complete surprise. That's EXACTLY what I want. Once you telegraph your moves, then the market prices go up & people plot against you.
Also, I love that they brought in competition for established players. Portis, Campbell, Randle El, etc. -- no one was untouched. Makes the players concerned for their job security, and makes them work harder. Started with simple things like running back to the huddle, but hard to miss Shanahan's authority.
Plus Shanny believes in ALOT of competition. If you don't push yourself he has a bunch of other guys that will do it and you will be left out. I love that. Another guy I would love to add for some competition is Bobby McCray.
ESPN: Saints release DE McCray (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5312088)
rbanerjee23 06-23-2010, 01:26 AM The firing of Vinny was by and away the biggest move of the offseason...getting rid of that cancer which has plagued us for the last 11 years cannot be understated.
I thinking drafting T. Williams and acquiring J. Brown were the two biggest moves. Behind this line JC could have shown his mettle and McNabb should get plenty of time.
tryfuhl 06-23-2010, 01:49 AM McCray isn't bad but he'd be pretty light for a 3-4 end around the 260ish mark. He'd be another guy likely moved to LB.
Longtimefan 06-23-2010, 11:34 AM We have pieced together a conglomerate of players providing competition at just about every position, added a competent g/m and h/c as well. The secret now is to blend these talents and mold them into a team that's expected to win now.
The team has undergone a transformation from top to bottom, the likes of which I've never witnessed before. A lot of things have to come together quickly for this team to reach the heights many expect. I do believe they're headed in the right direction.
httr
wolfeskins 06-25-2010, 06:19 PM i think the biggest move of the off season was bringing in bruce allen. he'll be here longer then any player on the roster and imo, he'll be here longer then shanny.
bringing in shanny was the second biggest move, then mcnabb, then building the o-line.
that what me thinks anyway. :twocents:
CultBrennan59 06-26-2010, 10:12 PM Plus Shanny believes in ALOT of competition. If you don't push yourself he has a bunch of other guys that will do it and you will be left out. I love that. Another guy I would love to add for some competition is Bobby McCray.
ESPN: Saints release DE McCray (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5312088)
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.
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