Draft grades

Film Session: Why the Commanders selected CB Emmanuel Forbes at 16 (https://www.hogshaven.com/2023/5/3/23709321/film-session-why-the-commanders-selected-cb-emmanuel-forbes-at-16)

I hope EB can work his magic because on paper our OL looks shaky

Here's my projected o-line this upcoming season:
Leno (LT)
Charles/Paul/FA (LG)
Gates (C)
Cosmi (RG)
Wylie (RT)

Having Norwood and Trai Turner out of the picture is addition by subtraction, if Gates can stay healthy that will be a big plus over last year, and I can't believe how underrated the Wylie signing is being seen by fans.

Add to that an OC that will hopefully learn to adapt to situations and run the ball more.

Am I 100% confident on this o-line situation? No. But fans keep talking about as if we are rolling out the same line from last year.

Here's my projected o-line this upcoming season:
Leno (LT)
Charles/Paul/FA (LG)
Gates (C)
Cosmi (RG)
Wylie (RT)

Having Norwood and Trai Turner out of the picture is addition by subtraction, if Gates can stay healthy that will be a big plus over last year, and I can't believe how underrated the Wylie signing is being seen by fans.

Add to that an OC that will hopefully learn to adapt to situations and run the ball more.

Am I 100% confident on this o-line situation? No. But fans keep talking about as if we are rolling out the same line from last year.

There are question marks for sure, but I'd be surprised if there is no improvement.

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First thought, damn this guy's running style looks an awful lot like B-Rob, he just won't go down

Completely agree, he's a B-Rob clone. Looks like he has decent speed, like B-Rob before he got shot speed.

I think we're looking at a clone of Robinson and thus I don't know that I'd expect Rodriguez to be active on gamedays unless someone is dinged up. Rodriguez can pass protect some too so maybe he gets a 3rd down back role, but if you look at what Bienemey had in KC it was Jerrick McKinnon in the 3rd down back role. A fast dude that can catch and block. I'm not sure a bruiser like Rodriguez is the ideal 3rd down RB.

I think they'll look to sign a 3rd down back like McKinnon which makes Rodriguez the depth guy for when something happens to Robinson or AG.

Here's my projected o-line this upcoming season:
Leno (LT)
Charles/Paul/FA (LG)
Gates (C)
Cosmi (RG)
Wylie (RT)

Having Norwood and Trai Turner out of the picture is addition by subtraction, if Gates can stay healthy that will be a big plus over last year, and I can't believe how underrated the Wylie signing is being seen by fans.

Add to that an OC that will hopefully learn to adapt to situations and run the ball more.

Am I 100% confident on this o-line situation? No. But fans keep talking about as if we are rolling out the same line from last year.

Fully agree with this, I see this being the line to start unless they pick up somebody else, and probably the #1 most important thing that will help the line is the scheme change from Turner to Bienemey. I think the ball is coming out faster with EB.

Starting a rookie center with a 2nd year QB sounds like a bad idea. Gates is definitely looking like the starter to begin the season.

I think the idea was to have a vet to back up Roullier if and when he gets hurt again. Risky given Roulier's injury history but Gates isn't starter material.

Film Session: Why the Commanders selected CB Emmanuel Forbes at 16 (https://www.hogshaven.com/2023/5/3/23709321/film-session-why-the-commanders-selected-cb-emmanuel-forbes-at-16)

Same reason the Redskins picked Amerson earlier than they should have several years back.

I think the idea was to have a vet to back up Roullier if and when he gets hurt again. Risky given Roulier's injury history but Gates isn't starter material.

Good chance Roullier ends up getting cut.

Would be cool if Stromboni can beat out Gates.

Leno
Paul
Stromboni
Cosmi
Wylie

Gates as No. 1 swing C/G.
Daniels as No. 1 swing T.

Really hope we can add a legitimate swing tackle after the post-draft cuts that will be coming up. Don't think Daniels playing year 1 at T would be the best if Leno or Wylie go down.

Would be cool if Stromboni can beat out Gates.

Leno
Paul
Stromboni
Cosmi
Wylie

Gates as No. 1 swing C/G.
Daniels as No. 1 swing T.

Really hope we can add a legitimate swing tackle after the post-draft cuts that will be coming up. Don't think Daniels playing year 1 at T would be the best if Leno or Wylie go down.

Daniels needs work, if he's the first tackle off the bench we're in trouble