2010 NFL Off-Season Rumors and Reports (Week 3)

freddyg12 · 03-23-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Is it conceivable to think the Redskins could start two rookies on the offensive line this year?

A few years ago, maybe a year before they won the super bowl but not sure, the Colts started 2 or 3 rookies on the o line. They struggled (the whole O in fact) early on but really played well by the end of the year.

Top ranked rookies can start on the o line & play well I think more so than rookie d linemen. I think the reason that a lot of rookies don't play immediately is due to more O linemen playing into their mid 30s, so teams that draft well usually have a few pretty good reserves who are ready to be starters. Of course, that's not been the case here!

12thMan · 03-23-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I could see that. I could see us probably plugging someone that's kind of been around in at RT or LT though and filling the other with a rookie. Who knows if someone like Heyer could do better with what they'll be doing.

Well Trent Williams is the top RT prospect in the first round, but I don't really see us drafting a RT that high. So if go down the road, and quit the fascination with Jimmy Clausen, we'll probably take Russell Okung or Bryan Bulaga from Iowa. Personally I like Bruce Campbell from Maryland, but I don't think he's slated as a top five pick.

I wouldn't mind seeing us move up and take another stout offensive lineman with our first pick in the second either.

SmootSmack · 03-23-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Is it conceivable to think the Redskins could start two rookies on the offensive line this year?

This year? Sure. Opening day? Probably not as likely

12thMan · 03-23-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

This year? Sure. Opening day? Probably not as likely

yeah, i'm just looking at the offensive line and the draft in my head and I'm like, we'll probably get one opening day starter, but two would be nice.

53Fan · 03-23-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

A few years ago, maybe a year before they won the super bowl but not sure, the Colts started 2 or 3 rookies on the o line. They struggled (the whole O in fact) early on but really played well by the end of the year.

Top ranked rookies can start on the o line & play well I think more so than rookie d linemen. I think the reason that a lot of rookies don't play immediately is due to more O linemen playing into their mid 30s, so teams that draft well usually have a few pretty good reserves who are ready to be starters. Of course, that's not been the case here!

There's a lot to be said for chemistry. The more o-linemen play together, usually the better the o-line plays as a unit. We've had so many injuries the last couple of years and plugged in so many players it's hard to get any consistency. Starting rookies on the o-line shouldn't be a problem if they're any good. It's not so much how you start as how you finish and they usually gell in the second half of the season.

Monkeydad · 03-23-2010, 11:14 AM

I'm losing track, aren't we in Week 4 now?

SmootSmack · 03-23-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster

I'm losing track, aren't we in Week 4 now?

Ha...no

Ruhskins · 03-23-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Ha...no

Week 3.5. LOL.

Monkeydad · 03-23-2010, 04:57 PM

All of this waiting for Redskins free agent news is a strange feeling...

HEY, WE HAVE A NEW PUNTER!

ChickenMonkey · 03-23-2010, 11:44 PM

Free agent CB Phillip Buchanon revealed that he's scheduled to visit the Redskins on Monday.

Buchanon was recently released by a Lions team with the worst collections of corners in the league. Should he sign on with the Redskins, he'd be limited to nickel-back duties and perhaps punt returns.
Source: Phillip Buchanon on Twitter
Washington Redskins : Rotoworld.com - Washington Redskins News from Rotoworld.com

Dirtbag59 · 03-23-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ChickenMonkey

Free agent CB Phillip Buchanon revealed that he's scheduled to visit the Redskins on Monday.

Buchanon was recently released by a Lions team with the worst collections of corners in the league. Should he sign on with the Redskins, he'd be limited to nickel-back duties and perhaps punt returns.
Source: Phillip Buchanon on Twitter
Washington Redskins : Rotoworld.com - Washington Redskins News from Rotoworld.com

Love that guy. My friend and I use to set up a Madden franchise and one of his favorite players was Phillip "BuShannon." I told him a 1,000 times how to properly pronounce it but it never took.

Slingin Sammy 33 · 03-24-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster

I'm losing track, aren't we in Week 4 now?

No, Round 3

SFREDSKIN · 03-24-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Love that guy. My friend and I use to set up a Madden franchise and one of his favorite players was Phillip "BuShannon." I told him a 1,000 times how to properly pronounce it but it never took.

The guy is a good return guy, but his coverage skills? Can you say toast? Raiders, Texans, TB, Lions, he's no better than Smoot.

Dirtbag59 · 03-24-2010, 02:13 AM

Weeks change on Fridays.

SmootSmack · 03-24-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChickenMonkey

Free agent CB Phillip Buchanon revealed that he's scheduled to visit the Redskins on Monday.

Buchanon was recently released by a Lions team with the worst collections of corners in the league. Should he sign on with the Redskins, he'd be limited to nickel-back duties and perhaps punt returns.
Source: Phillip Buchanon on Twitter
Washington Redskins : Rotoworld.com - Washington Redskins News from Rotoworld.com

Unless Rogers is traded, of course. Not saying he will be. The preference isn't to trade him...but if the Rams want Rogers as part of a deal for the Skins to move up and get Bradford...which I hope doesn't happen. I'd take Bradford if he falls to us, but wouldn't trade up for him.

Not sure I'd sign Buchanon either

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ChickenMonkey Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario,Ca Age: 51 Posts: 274	Re: 2010 NFL Off-Season Rumors and Reports (Week 3) Free agent CB Phillip Buchanon revealed that he's scheduled to visit the Redskins on Monday. Buchanon was recently released by a Lions team with the worst collections of corners in the league. Should he sign on with the Redskins, he'd be limited to nickel-back duties and perhaps punt returns. Source: Phillip Buchanon on Twitter Washington Redskins : Rotoworld.com - Washington Redskins News from Rotoworld.com

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