What about Joe Bugel? The offensive line?

[skinsguy]

I think we have to give JB some major props in keeping the offensive line from completely crumbling. With all the injuries we have had up front, I'm surprised we've had any type of running game or upright QB. While the line is far, far from being "hog" worthy, Buges has managed to get these guys playing well enough to allow Todd Collins time to throw the ball and to open some decent holes for Clinton Portis.

Like a few others here, I was about ready to give Buges the boot, but I think it's seasons like this one that makes you realize guys like Gibbs and Bugel are still proven winners in the NFL.

[MTK]

Yep, hats off to Buges!

[SmootSmack]

100% agree, he deserves credit. I mean who'd have thunk Fabini, Heyer, and Alexander would be playing as much as they have at such a critical time for us. And playing well. Also, I didn't know until this weekend that Buges has been dealing with his middle daughter (not sure how old she is) battling cancer (apparently I hear it's pretty bad) this year as well.

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

100% agree, he deserves credit. I mean who'd have thunk Fabini, Heyer, and Alexander would be playing as much as they have at such a critical time for us. And playing well. Also, I didn't know until this weekend that Buges has been dealing with his middle daughter (not sure how old she is) battling cancer (apparently I hear it's pretty bad) this year as well.

No love for Wade?

In all seriousness, I didn't hear about Buges daughter. My prayers go out to his family.

I think the best example of why Buges deserves credit for the o-line is Stephon Heyer. That guy came out of nowhere and now has a future in the NFL.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Redskins_P

No love for Wade?

Hahaha...Wade's ass is gone next year. Or at least he should be.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Hahaha...Wade's ass is gone next year. Or at least he should be.

Yeah I'd be surprised if he isn't, cutting him will save us $700K on the cap. Cutting a guy who blows while saving space at the same time? I'll take it.

[Bill B]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Yeah I'd be surprised if he isn't, cutting him will save us $700K on the cap. Cutting a guy who blows while saving space at the same time? I'll take it.

Schneed - its too bad the same cap savings cannot be said of Brandon Llyod!

[12thMan]

No doubt, Buges has done his best work yet.

[FRPLG]

I think the problem with Wade has been that he simply isn't good enough in run blocking to be a starter. He is probably a pretty decent backup and spot starter but in the end he just didn't get the job done for us. I am surprised because I expected him to be solid for us.

Bugel has again shown why he is so regarded as a line coach. The guy is just good.

[dmek25]

guys, other then the money, there was a reason wade was let go in Houston. and mad props to coach Bugel. probably his best coaching job, considering who is on the field. and who isnt

[MTK]

Personally I would keep Wade around for depth.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Personally I would keep Wade around for depth.

Tackle depth is cheap though. We can probably find a guy a lot better on the free agent market for the money we would save by releasing Wade.

Heyer is also going to be depth next year, so the need for tackle depth isn't as great. I would be shocked if we didn't use at least one mid round or better pick on an interior lineman.

[dblanch66]

Buges has gotten Fabini to friggin' straight up play ball and has developed unknown Stephon Heyer into a potential starter next year. He is Merlin when it comes to the O line.

[Riggo44]

With out a doubt Bugel deserves a ton credit for the run we made in Dec. The O line is playing great right now and a huge reason for that is the great job Bugel has done coaching.

[The Zimmermans]

Who wanted to give Bugel the BOOT?