KI Skins Fan
08-25-2022, 11:59 AM
We dont have any studs on our O line but we got a lot of starter capable guys.
Leno - Lucas - Charles
Norwell - Schweitzer - Charles
Roullier - Larsen - Schweitzer
Turner - Schweitzer - Charles
Cosmi - Lucas - Charles
Thats 8 right there to start season, 9 once Larsen comes off PUP. Love Lucas and Schweitzers swing abilities. Such good low key signings.
To say that Charles is starter capable is a stretch. Unlike Schweitzer and Lucas he has not been available when needed so he remains unproven.
SunnySide
08-25-2022, 12:36 PM
To say that Charles is starter capable is a stretch. Unlike Schweitzer and Lucas he has not been available when needed so he remains unproven.
Charles is NOT a capable starter. id put him as 3rd on any depth chart. Spot duty on the inside, okay. Everyone else is capable. None are top tier or pro bowlers. Lots of capable depth.
Leno and Cosmi worry me on pass pro long developing plays though, which we should see a lot more of. Last year, easy to look good in pass pro at tackle with the ball coming out in 2 seconds.
Chief X_Phackter
08-25-2022, 05:48 PM
Ron Rivera Says Antonio Gibson Will Be Commanders' Top Kick Returner This Season
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10046630-ron-rivera-says-antonio-gibson-will-be-commanders-top-kick-returner-this-season.amp.html
Ron Rivera Says Antonio Gibson Will Be Commanders' Top Kick Returner This Season
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10046630-ron-rivera-says-antonio-gibson-will-be-commanders-top-kick-returner-this-season.amp.html
RB1 typically isn’t your main kick returner.
It’s clear they are carving out a different role for him.
calia
08-25-2022, 07:15 PM
RB1 typically isn’t your main kick returner.
It’s clear they are carving out a different role for him.
I wonder how he feels about it -- i.e., whether he views it as a demotion. Playing time is earned, and he has to understand that the team needs to make use of him in ways that is less likely to lead to fumbles (getting him the ball in space and away from D-linemen who are the ones forcing fumbles). I just hope he has a good attitude about all this and wants to focus on whatever he can do to help the team. Based on what I have read about him, that's what I'd expect.
rocnrik
08-25-2022, 07:29 PM
So now when Gibson fumbles it’s in the opponents side of field..😳…I hope this ends well.
Chief X_Phackter
08-25-2022, 11:31 PM
Gibson averaged 28 yards per kickoff return, with 1 TD, in his Senior year - 23 returns total.
Only one kickoff returner, Braxton Berrios from the NYJ, had a better average last year in the NFL (with at least 23 returns).
Honestly, this could turn out great. Robinson will be the RB1, J Williams will be his primary backup, McKissic will be the 3rd down back, and Gibson is now our Deebo Samuel / kick returner.
skinsfan69
08-26-2022, 09:30 AM
Gibson had one fumble in a pre season game. He went from being the starting RB to the KO returner? lol.
Chief X_Phackter
08-26-2022, 09:40 AM
I think the writing was on the wall when they drafted B Robinson. It was just a matter of time. That one fumble sealed the deal, but it was him leading all RBs in fumbles last year that 'got the ball rolling'.
The thing is, he can still be a fantastic player, he just has no business running between the tackles.
FrenchSkin
08-26-2022, 10:28 AM
I think the writing was on the wall when they drafted B Robinson. It was just a matter of time. That one fumble sealed the deal, but it was him leading all RBs in fumbles last year that 'got the ball rolling'.
The thing is, he can still be a fantastic player, he just has no business running between the tackles.
Agreed. Not only was the painting on the wall, but Rivera said it's not only about the fumbling, but also about the running style, said something like he wanted more north-south and less east-west.