RI: Jeremy Bridges agrees to terms

Paintrain · 05-03-2009, 11:30 AM

The Redskins have agreed to terms on a deal with veteran offensive lineman Jeremy Bridges, Coach Jim Zorn said, and will sign him tonight, pending the results of a physical.

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So does this solve our RT woes or is he just another body in the mix?

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Expert's Take Bridges has been with three teams in his ive years in the league. He was picked up by the Panthers and started all 14 games he played in 2006, and in 2007 he started 10 of the 13 games he played after being suspended at the beginning of the season for conduct detrimental to the team. He has some talent and teams keep trying to get him on the field. He is fairly athletic and has quick feet in a small area, and can use his long arms to control and steer defensive linemen past the play. Bridges can drive his feet to sustain blocks but just does not finish most blocks off like he should. He is a little stiff in the hips and can struggle to adjust and recover when he starts to lose it and will fall off some blocks. He has adequate lateral range in pass pro but does not recover and right himself very quickly against counter moves. He does not play as big as he measures and will get out-muscled more than you'd expect. If he can learn to devote himself to the game and keep his intensity level up he can be a very functional right tackle.

skinsfan_nn · 05-03-2009, 11:49 AM

Certainly won't hurt to have him around if he can pass a physical and keep his nose clean.

He is listed as a Guard. So I'm not so sure how this will affect our right tackle position OR if can make the change or has already played the tackle position in the past. But solid Guard depth wouldn't hurt a bit.

Jeremy Bridges

Lotus · 05-03-2009, 12:07 PM

Yay! I'm happy that he has found a home with us. I hope some of the old timers keep him out of trouble.

53Fan · 05-03-2009, 12:25 PM

If he grows up and concentrates on football, this could be a good signing. Maybe our guys will help him with that.

Zerohero · 05-03-2009, 12:28 PM

He passes the Neon Deon Rule.

53Fan · 05-03-2009, 12:31 PM

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He passes the Neon Deon Rule.

That's one in the plus column.

budw38 · 05-03-2009, 01:33 PM

He and Williams have some experience starting in the NFL , it would be nice to have some guys who have started for depth . We need to stay healthy and have Heyer and Rinehart to make some strides this year . Maybe one of the 4 actually is so great they crack the starting lineup ?

Nflnick11 · 05-03-2009, 04:59 PM

Could this be the answer at RT we re looking for??

an23dy · 05-03-2009, 05:29 PM

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Could this be the answer at RT we re looking for??

I don't think it will be, but it definitely could be. I thought I heard he was listed as a guard/tackle so if now he's only listed as a guard it makes you think he's not in competition with Jansen and Heyer. Still like the signing though, we got a veteran o-line that are all friends so I don't think he'll be a locker room problem.

gw0103 · 05-04-2009, 01:55 AM

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Could this be the answer at RT we re looking for??

I doubt it.. Williams will probably be if He can get into shape.. The guy is hella-strong, with good lateral movement. We need bridges just in case Thomas goes down or to just plug a hole though.

RedTempleSkin · 05-04-2009, 11:31 AM

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I doubt it.. Williams will probably be if He can get into shape.. The guy is hella-strong, with good lateral movement. We need bridges just in case Thomas goes down or to just plug a hole though.

I agree, I think Williams is the best option at rt. Bridges was good here in Carolina, and they really liked him for his versatility. I think he will be a good back up at guard. Heyer to me has had 2yrs for fo to see what he can do and I don't think he has performed well. He won't be the starting rt this year.

GTripp0012 · 05-03-2009, 05:32 PM

Don't understand what the plan is with the OL anymore, but we have no shortage of warm bodies, that's for sure.

wolfeskins · 05-03-2009, 05:39 PM

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Don't understand what the plan is with the OL anymore, but we have no shortage of warm bodies, that's for sure.

sounds like every position is settled (who starts) except the rt spot.

53Fan · 05-03-2009, 05:45 PM

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Don't understand what the plan is with the OL anymore, but we have no shortage of warm bodies, that's for sure.

To sign as many players w/o contracts as cheap as we can and let Buges sort it out.

Redskin Warrior · 05-03-2009, 09:09 PM

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To sign as many players w/o contracts as cheap as we can and let Buges sort it out.

I think you said something then sir

05-03-2009, 11:49 AM	#2
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 59 Posts: 4,495	Re: RI: Jeremy Bridges agrees to terms Certainly won't hurt to have him around if he can pass a physical and keep his nose clean. He is listed as a Guard. So I'm not so sure how this will affect our right tackle position OR if can make the change or has already played the tackle position in the past. But solid Guard depth wouldn't hurt a bit. Jeremy Bridges __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

05-03-2009, 12:07 PM	#3
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: RI: Jeremy Bridges agrees to terms Yay! I'm happy that he has found a home with us. I hope some of the old timers keep him out of trouble. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

05-03-2009, 12:25 PM	#4
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: RI: Jeremy Bridges agrees to terms If he grows up and concentrates on football, this could be a good signing. Maybe our guys will help him with that. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

05-03-2009, 12:28 PM	#5
Zerohero Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: phoenix, az Age: 45 Posts: 897	Re: RI: Jeremy Bridges agrees to terms He passes the Neon Deon Rule.

05-03-2009, 01:33 PM	#7
budw38 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern,Va. Posts: 2,706	Re: RI: Jeremy Bridges agrees to terms He and Williams have some experience starting in the NFL , it would be nice to have some guys who have started for depth . We need to stay healthy and have Heyer and Rinehart to make some strides this year . Maybe one of the 4 actually is so great they crack the starting lineup ?

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Nflnick11 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 432	Re: RI: Jeremy Bridges agrees to terms Could this be the answer at RT we re looking for??

05-03-2009, 05:32 PM	#12
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: RI: Jeremy Bridges agrees to terms Don't understand what the plan is with the OL anymore, but we have no shortage of warm bodies, that's for sure. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

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