Redskins Offseason Thread

We def need a LG more so than a DL imo, which is why I hate not being able to draft Nelson (who is the best player in the draft).

There is no way we need LG more than a run stopping DL.

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Also, our line consists of a Allpro LT, scrub LG, solid C (may be better than solid, but he isn't bad), Probowl RG, Solid to Very Good RT.

So as a unit, they are definitely capable when healthy.

Our backups include a Strong backup tackle, a solid backup guards (maybe not starters, but solid backups), and I'm not sure about the backup center right now.

We also have a very strong OL coach.

So why can't we run the ball with all these good players and an outstanding OL coach? Are you ready to blame it on the RB's? I mean, how bad must those RB's (and their coach) be? Shouldn't even a pedestrian RB be able to gain yardage behind this good line coached by a stellar OL coach, which you presume them to be?

To all of those people I say: Show me the production! Until that happens, the unit, which is what counts in an O-Line, and the OL coach (and run coordinator, BTW) are failing to do their jobs.

There is no way we need LG more than a run stopping DL.

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If we can get a true stud at LG then that can make the entire line better. It helps control the clock and keep the defense fresh if we have a better running game. When it's always 2nd and 10 or worse when there's a run on 1st down then that puts a strain on the entire offense and makes it tough to keep the chains moving. I'm so sick and tired of not being able to run the ball.

If we can get a true stud at LG then that can make the entire line better. It helps control the clock and keep the defense fresh if we have a better running game. When it's always 2nd and 10 or worse when there's a run on 1st down then that puts a strain on the entire offense and makes it tough to keep the chains moving. I'm so sick and tired of not being able to run the ball.I agree but being last in run defense keeps the team D on the field instead of making critical stops

But were we last in run defense with Allen Ioannidis and Foster healthy?

We were last (or close to it) because they were hurt.

I'm not saying we don't need even more depth, but it's not clear cut to me that we must use our 1st rounder on the DL.

Best player available, please.

the problem with trying to address both in the draft is theres a lot of talent at other positions, if we go DT in rd 1 -- when do you take a G that you expect to make a true impact in year 1? rd 4+ ? or do you go DT, then G in 1 and 2 ? I feel like theres a lot of talent that we'd be leaving behind on our 2nd pick if we went G

But were we last in run defense with Allen Ioannidis and Foster healthy?

We were last (or close to it) because they were hurt.

I'm not saying we don't need even more depth, but it's not clear cut to me that we must use our 1st rounder on the DL.

Best player available, please.

This is my argument of why we need LG over DT, when Allen and Foster were playing we were better and we were surprised at way the Defense played early in the yr. We cant run the ball for shit

Also, our line consists of a Allpro LT, scrub LG, solid C (may be better than solid, but he isn't bad), Probowl RG, Solid to Very Good RT.

So as a unit, they are definitely capable when healthy.

Our backups include a Strong backup tackle, a solid backup guards (maybe not starters, but solid backups), and I'm not sure about the backup center right now.

We also have a very strong OL coach.

I'm not sure who's your starting LG right now, Arie Kouandjio? I think he's your solid back up guard. But if he's your scrub starting LG, and Nsekhe is your strong back up tackle, then who's your solid back up guard? It sure isn't Catalina ^^

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Anyway, I do agree with you our OL is a pretty good unit. I blame a lot of the lack of running game on our TEs' poor blocking, and the lack of vision of our backs. And of course the injuries last year.

If we improve at LG (and I do hope we draft one in the first 3 rounds) and we stop calling running plays that rely on our TE blocking well, which they almost never do, we could see our running game improve.

This is my argument of why we need LG over DT, when Allen and Foster were playing we were better and we were surprised at way the Defense played early in the yr. We cant run the ball for shit

Agree with the run defense piece. I'd happily take Vea at 13 but I'm not married to it.

But I'm not sure a good LG will solve the run game problem though. With Scherff and Trent on the line there has to be a way to run the ball better, even with Lauvao in the lineup. I can't reconcile in my mind why we're not already better on the ground.

I think it's a combination of:

- We don't play with a fullback, so tight ends need to block well, and Reed doesn't

- Kelley and Perine aren't a serious breakaway threat

- When DeSean Jackson left there was no threat whatsoever to keep the safeties from creeping forward. Richardson should help here.

- I think Jay's formations tend to broadcast whether we're running or passing. When we line up to throw, the tackles are quite often lined up a half step back from the center. When they line up on the ball with hand in the dirt, it's a run almost all the time. This is just my perception of it, I haven't chopped up tape and I haven't counted how often this is true. So there's my disclaimer. But I think there's some broadcasting of run vs pass.

- Little individual line issues. Trent and Scherff are big enough and athletic enough to run either zone (emphasizes mobility) or power (emphasizes brute force). But Spencer Long was a power guy and failed to reach on stretch zones. And Moses, as much as I love him, is more of a pass blocker than a run blocker, which makes matters real tough when he's got Reed lined up next to him. Lauvao was too inconsistent.

So there's a lot more at play here than drafting a LG will fix. You hope Roullier will be better than Long, I feel optimistic there. And I think Richardson reintroduces the speed aspect vs the safeties. And I think Alex Smith's athleticism and abilities with the RPO and read option will threaten defenses in different ways. But tight end is going to remain a problem, Moses needs to flat out improve as a run blocker, and we need a RB that scares defenses. There are a lot of reasons.

Agree with the run defense piece. I'd happily take Vea at 13 but I'm not married to it.

But I'm not sure a good LG will solve the run game problem though. With Scherff and Trent on the line there has to be a way to run the ball better, even with Lauvao in the lineup. I can't reconcile in my mind why we're not already better on the ground.

I think it's a combination of:

- We don't play with a fullback, so tight ends need to block well, and Reed doesn't

- Kelley and Perine aren't a serious breakaway threat

- When DeSean Jackson left there was no threat whatsoever to keep the safeties from creeping forward. Richardson should help here.

- I think Jay's formations tend to broadcast whether we're running or passing. When we line up to throw, the tackles are quite often lined up a half step back from the center. When they line up on the ball with hand in the dirt, it's a run almost all the time. This is just my perception of it, I haven't chopped up tape and I haven't counted how often this is true. So there's my disclaimer. But I think there's some broadcasting of run vs pass.

- Little individual line issues. Trent and Scherff are big enough and athletic enough to run either zone (emphasizes mobility) or power (emphasizes brute force). But Spencer Long was a power guy and failed to reach on stretch zones. And Moses, as much as I love him, is more of a pass blocker than a run blocker, which makes matters real tough when he's got Reed lined up next to him. Lauvao was too inconsistent.

So there's a lot more at play here than drafting a LG will fix. You hope Roullier will be better than Long, I feel optimistic there. And I think Richardson reintroduces the speed aspect vs the safeties. And I think Alex Smith's athleticism and abilities with the RPO and read option will threaten defenses in different ways. But tight end is going to remain a problem, Moses needs to flat out improve as a run blocker, and we need a RB that scares defenses. There are a lot of reasons.

FB would really help like when Sellers was around, man I miss that guy. I know we usually tend to run left mostly due to TW but I'd have to find a breakdown of the % of which way we run most. I agree about Moses he's like a Tyron Smith but Smith is a better run blocker not as great of a pass blocker. Lauvao just lacks the strength/athleticism, nothing else to say about the guy, he is a gamer but he's a backup on most teams. Roullier did look good last yr when he played so that is a good sign, and Jay has said good things about him in past interviews. Reed can't block me and you, he looks like he doesn't even try, VDavis isn't much better. No doubt it's more than LG we also lack a true RB1 but still, having Nelson on the line would just be NASTY.

Also yes the knock on Jay is he never commits to the run and didn't in Cincy either, so lets hope that can change with a RB1/LG combo