Offensive line depth (R. Thomas' injury)

SmootSmack · 09-20-2009, 06:45 PM

I didn't even think Thomas would last this long. Figured it'd be his neck or back that would be his undoing though

GTripp0012 · 09-20-2009, 06:48 PM

If Rinehart comes in and plays well, we'll be better off in the long run.

This is probably the best part of the season to have a different RG in there. There will be an adjustment period, but with Detroit, Tampa, Carolina, and Kansas City coming up, we can flounder to 3-1 while the offense gets back to what it does well.

We don't need to blow anyone out in the next few weeks, though a warning shot or two would be nice. But by December, there better be some beatdowns going on.

53Fan · 09-20-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

If Rinehart comes in and plays well, we'll be better off in the long run.

This is probably the best part of the season to have a different RG in there. There will be an adjustment period, but with Detroit, Tampa, Carolina, and Kansas City coming up, we can flounder to 3-1 while the offense gets back to what it does well.

We don't need to blow anyone out in the next few weeks, though a warning shot or two would be nice. But by December, there better be some beatdowns going on.

I agree. If it had to happen it couldn't of happened at a better time and will probably be for the best in the long run. I think the more Rinehart plays the better he'll get.

GTripp0012 · 09-20-2009, 07:22 PM

With the freakout going on today, I'm surprised no one has pointed out that we won't play a nationally televised game for another five weeks. That's plenty of time to figure out minor things like playcalling inside the ten.

Randy Thomas' injury is more concerning than anything that happened in this game, but they can recover.

T.O.Killa · 09-20-2009, 07:26 PM

For us to get better we need to run to the right. Next week we should run right ever running play till we get it right.

Hog1 · 09-20-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

For us to get better we need to run to the right. Next week we should run right ever running play till we get it right.

3 and out may prevent that?

PennSkinsFan · 09-20-2009, 07:46 PM

What worries the hell out of me is why Chad Rhinehart is a healthy scratch two years after being a third round pick.

GTripp0012 · 09-20-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PennSkinsFan

What worries the hell out of me is why Chad Rhinehart is a healthy scratch two years after being a third round pick.

Because it has to be someone, and offensive lineman who aren't in the gameplan are the no-brainers of the inactives. Since you don't rotate at the position, there's going to be 2 OL inactives every week.

If I'm not mistaken, Thomas to IR would free up his base salary to be used on signing a guy like Jonas Jennings or Jon Runyan.

CRedskinsRule · 09-20-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PennSkinsFan

What worries the hell out of me is why Chad Rhinehart is a healthy scratch two years after being a third round pick.

I hope it's because he only does one spot on the line, and when Montgomery and Williams cover all the spots then you just waste an active spot that Zorn wants to use for a WR or RB. I hope he will be the starting RG next week and will step up as is expected of him.

That's what I hope

SBXVII · 09-20-2009, 07:52 PM

We have Chad Reinhart, Mike Williams, and Edwin Williams. Edwin is listed as a Center but I thought I read he also played Guard. I guess the next few day will tell if they trust Reinhart or not. If they don't they will go out and pick up another Guard.

I would think they would use MW only cause I think he did well at Guard unless Chad realy is better then some of us expect and steps in and shines, which I and most of you would have to hope for only cause anyone we bring in is going to have a learning curve.

Longtimefan · 09-20-2009, 08:05 PM

This latest injury to Thomas is indicitive of just why we were all camoring for the FO to draft young linemen capable of being developed. Hopefully we'll soon come to the realization that while O-linemen may not be as marketable as the skilled players, they are the cornerstones of any football team. It's not likely Thomas will play again for the Redskins if indeed he is lost for the season.

GTripp0012 · 09-20-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

This latest injury to Thomas is indicitive of just why we were all camoring for the FO to draft young linemen capable of being developed. Hopefully we'll soon come to the realization that while O-linemen may not be as marketable as the skilled players, they are the cornerstones of any football team. It's not likely Thomas will play again for the Redskins if indeed he is lost for the season.

Well, that's what Rinehart is, so I mean, we will see. If he gets it done, the FO was prepared, if he doesn't they weren't prepared enough.

Longtimefan · 09-20-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Well, that's what Rinehart is, so I mean, we will see. If he gets it done, the FO was prepared, if he doesn't they weren't prepared enough.

Rinehart was a rave the day he was drafted, seemingly after he arived at Redskin Park opinions seemed to change. We shall see. Plus, he's just one player, with age, coupled with other problems along the line, we need to draft more than just one lineman in next years draft.

GTripp0012 · 09-20-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Rinehart was a rave the day he was drafted, seemingly after he arived at Redskin Park opinions seemed to change. We shall see. Plus, he's just one player, with age, coupled with other problems along the line, we need to draft more than just one lineman in next years draft.

Certainly, I agree.

SFREDSKIN · 09-20-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

This latest injury to Thomas is indicitive of just why we were all camoring for the FO to draft young linemen capable of being developed. Hopefully we'll soon come to the realization that while O-linemen may not be as marketable as the skilled players, they are the cornerstones of any football team. It's not likely Thomas will play again for the Redskins if indeed he is lost for the season.

Can you say Alex Mack? He would have been an excellent addition.

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09-20-2009, 06:45 PM	#1
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09-20-2009, 06:48 PM	#2
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Offensive line depth (R. Thomas' injury) If Rinehart comes in and plays well, we'll be better off in the long run. This is probably the best part of the season to have a different RG in there. There will be an adjustment period, but with Detroit, Tampa, Carolina, and Kansas City coming up, we can flounder to 3-1 while the offense gets back to what it does well. We don't need to blow anyone out in the next few weeks, though a warning shot or two would be nice. But by December, there better be some beatdowns going on. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

09-20-2009, 07:22 PM	#4
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Offensive line depth (R. Thomas' injury) With the freakout going on today, I'm surprised no one has pointed out that we won't play a nationally televised game for another five weeks. That's plenty of time to figure out minor things like playcalling inside the ten. Randy Thomas' injury is more concerning than anything that happened in this game, but they can recover. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

09-20-2009, 07:26 PM	#5
T.O.Killa The Starter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, MD Posts: 2,061	Re: Offensive line depth (R. Thomas' injury) For us to get better we need to run to the right. Next week we should run right ever running play till we get it right.

09-20-2009, 07:46 PM	#7
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09-20-2009, 07:52 PM	#10
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Offensive line depth (R. Thomas' injury) We have Chad Reinhart, Mike Williams, and Edwin Williams. Edwin is listed as a Center but I thought I read he also played Guard. I guess the next few day will tell if they trust Reinhart or not. If they don't they will go out and pick up another Guard. I would think they would use MW only cause I think he did well at Guard unless Chad realy is better then some of us expect and steps in and shines, which I and most of you would have to hope for only cause anyone we bring in is going to have a learning curve.

09-20-2009, 08:05 PM	#11
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Offensive line depth (R. Thomas' injury) This latest injury to Thomas is indicitive of just why we were all camoring for the FO to draft young linemen capable of being developed. Hopefully we'll soon come to the realization that while O-linemen may not be as marketable as the skilled players, they are the cornerstones of any football team. It's not likely Thomas will play again for the Redskins if indeed he is lost for the season.

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