I think the Redskins should Go to A 3-4 Defense.

[Meks]

^ i see ur point... and agree with suggs, i'd like a bigger, badder DT as well honestly...

[SBXVII]

This blog got me looking at all our players again. We have a lot of players around the same size at each different position DE, DT, and LB. I hope I wrote that right. LOL. If any of the young guys could not get injured and actually step up talent wise, then I think we will be ok on D. The problem is injuries and talent.

DT:
Griffin: 6-3 311, 9yrs playing.
Evans: 6-4 275, 7yrs playing.
Boschetti: 6-4 311, 5yrs playing.
Montgomery: 6-6 315, 3yrs playing.
Golston: 6-4 320, 3yrs playing.
Alexander: 6-1 300, 2yrs playing.

The only one I question is Griffin. Is he going to be cut for money or any other reason?

DE:
Daniells: I assume cut. 13yrs playing. Injury prone.
Carter: 6-4 252, 8yrs playing.
Wilson: 6-4 246, 2yrs playing.
Buzbee: 6-3 265, 1yr playing. I think he was injured last yr.
Rob Jackson: 6-4 259, R. Unknown.

I honestly think we are short at DE now that I look at it.

LB:
J.Taylor: 6-5 244, 12yrs playing. He should be listed under DE's. Possible cut $.
Fletcher: 5-10 245, 11yrs playing. A few good yrs left.
Washington: 6-3 248, 9yrs playing. injury prone. Possible cut $.
Campbell: 6-2 232, 7yrs playing.
Fincher: 6-1 238, 3yrs playing.
McIntosh: 6-2 232, 3yrs playing.
Rian Wallace: 6-3 243, 3yrs playing.
Blades: 5-10 250, 2yrs playing.
Sinclair: 6-2 245, 2yrs playing.
Tyson Smith: 6-2 250, 2yrs playing.

Out of this batch I can see Taylor, Washington possibly being let go. That's 2 out of 10.
I'm terrible with who plays ILB and OLB so maybe we will need to fill certain spots.

Also we picked up some people at the end of the season who are on these lists and not sure how they will pan out.

[MTK]

I wouldn't be so quick to assume Daniels will be cut. If he's 100% I think he'll be back for one more season. He's a Blache guy and he's still a pretty stout player against the run.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I wouldn't be so quick to assume Daniels will be cut. If he's 100% I think he'll be back for one more season. He's a Blache guy and he's still a pretty stout player against the run.

Yes. I couldn't remember if it was Griffin or Daniels who is always injured, every year. One of them is not to bad even though they have yrs playing.

I think it also boils down to $ and how much they will reap by cutting someone.

[GridIron26]

Thought this would be perfect article for this thread

Changing a base defense not as easy as 1, 2, 3-4

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Yes. I couldn't remember if it was Griffin or Daniels who is always injured, every year. One of them is not to bad even though they have yrs playing.

I think it also boils down to $ and how much they will reap by cutting someone.

Griff has been injured a lot, Daniels was on IR last year.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Thought this would be perfect article for this thread

Changing a base defense not as easy as 1, 2, 3-4

No offense but in this blog on page 5 the 11th post down I already posted it.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

No offense but in this blog on page 5 the 11th post down I already posted it.

Oh lol, well better twice than nothing at all

[SBXVII]

I'll be honest, it would be nice to see the young guys 5 yrs and less,

DT:
Boschetti: 6-4 311, 5yrs playing.
Montgomery: 6-6 315, 3yrs playing.
Golston: 6-4 320, 3yrs playing.
Alexander: 6-1 300, 2yrs playing.
LB:
Campbell: 6-2 232, 7yrs playing.
Fincher: 6-1 238, 3yrs playing.
McIntosh: 6-2 232, 3yrs playing.
Rian Wallace: 6-3 243, 3yrs playing.
Blades: 5-10 250, 2yrs playing.
Sinclair: 6-2 245, 2yrs playing.
Tyson Smith: 6-2 250, 2yrs playing.
DE:
Carter: 6-4 252, 8yrs playing.
Wilson: 6-4 246, 2yrs playing.
Buzbee: 6-3 265, 1yr playing. I think he was injured last yr.
Rob Jackson: 6-4 259, R. Unknown.

Have bigger roles and allow the older guys to come in as relief players to keep them healthy for any push for the play offs. oops, I should not have said that. lol.

I know I kinda picked some who have 8 or 7 yrs. Only cause Carter is still an intricate part of our D and I really like what Campbell (LB) brings to the table.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Yes. I couldn't remember if it was Griffin or Daniels who is always injured, every year. One of them is not to bad even though they have yrs playing.

I think it also boils down to $ and how much they will reap by cutting someone.

Daniels has been injured more if memory serves. I remember Evans filling in considerably prior to this year when Daniels had to go on IR. He's the oldest player and most injury prone it seems to me: if any vet is gone on d i think he should be the first to go... ok after Springs and Taylor so we can play in FA this year

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Daniels has been injured more if memory serves. I remember Evans filling in considerably prior to this year when Daniels had to go on IR. He's the oldest player and most injury prone it seems to me: if any vet is gone on d i think he should be the first to go... ok after Springs and Taylor so we can play in FA this year

Prior to this season, Daniels missed one game in the last three years

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Prior to this season, Daniels missed one game in the last three years

which one has the chronic back problems or spasms? If it was the typical foot stepped on or broken bone or an injury were they can come back from then keep them but I thought one had an issue with back spasms and would start but would regularly come out of the game for his back.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Prior to this season, Daniels missed one game in the last three years

That REALLY surprises me... i remember in years past seeing Evans in there off and on. Maybe it's a matter of big d playing hurt a lot so he'd be on the sidelines resting off and on?

[over the mountain]

phillip daniels is one of the few locker room leaders we have on this team. hes strong, solid against the run, doesnt have a high salary and embraces the role of tutoring the youngins on our team on how to prepare like professionals.

we need daniels healthy and active next year, hes not a flashy player but IMO you need guys like him around.

go skins!!

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

phillip daniels is one of the few locker room leaders we have on this team. hes strong, solid against the run, doesnt have a high salary and embraces the role of tutoring the youngins on our team on how to prepare like professionals.

we need daniels healthy and active next year, hes not a flashy player but IMO you need guys like him around.

go skins!!

I agree. If not as a player maybe as an assistant coach.