CSN: "The 53: OL starters look set, battles for reserve spots"

[30gut]

The 53: OL starters look set, battles for reserve spots

Originally Posted by Rich Tandler

There are 16 offensive linemen on the roster, the Redskins will keep nine.

In: Trent Williams, Kory Lichtensteiger, Will Montgomery, Chris Chester, Jammal Brown, Willie Smith, Tyler Polumbus, Josh LeRibeus, Tom Compton
Out: Erik Cook, Grant Garner, Adam Gettis, Maurice Hurt, Nevin McCaskill, James Lee, Nick Martinez

Changes from 2011: OT Sean Locklear left as free agent (signed with NY Giants); Lee signed as a free agent, LeRibeus, Compton, Gettis selected in draft.

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Decent article but I don't understand why he would have Maurice Hurt as "OUT"?

Hurt came in and played well for rookie OG.
At the very least he's proven that he's quality depth that can come in and play a few games and not 'vomit on themselves' to steal a line from Doc Walker.

Chris Russell kinda rips hurt here too: @5:30 minute mark ESPN 980 Audio Vault - Play Now
What gives?

Anyone wanna talk about the OL?

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

Originally Posted by 30gut

The 53: OL starters look set, battles for reserve spots



Decent article but I don't understand why he would have Maurice Hurt as "OUT"?

Hurt came in and played well for rookie OG.
At the very least he's proven that he's quality depth that can come in and play a few games and not 'vomit on themselves' to steal a line from Doc Walker.

Anyone want to talk about the OL?
ESPN 980 Audio Vault - Play Now

Yeah, Hurt being "out" is a surprise to me as well. We DEF need as much experienced depth as we can get at OL.

[Chico23231]

Wasnt conditioning an issue with Hurt? Thought he played decent. Someone needs to move Tyler Columbus to the out list, hopefully its Gettis or Hurt.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Wasnt conditioning an issue with Hurt? Thought he played decent. Someone needs to move Tyler Columbus to the out list, hopefully its Gettis or Hurt.

Yeah the knock on Hurt coming out of college was that he was too flabby. Perhaps he hasn't worked hard enough this offseason, who knows. It's still really early though, the competition in camp should be something to watch.

[RedskinRat]

He's always Hurt......

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

He's always Hurt......

HA!

[Lotus]

I don't know that camp will alter our starting lineup. But hopefully the camp competition will result in our having better depth on the OL than we've had in some time.

[Dirtbag59]

Gettis? Out? I hope not.

[That Guy]

hurt is depth... quality depth? debatable. but i'd probably keep him and squad compton.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by That Guy

hurt is depth... quality depth? debatable. but i'd probably keep him and squad compton.

Without getting into the advanced stats from sites like like pro football focus (which actually show that Hurt (a rookie) played about the same level as a Chris Chester (who is more expensive and totally overrated but everyone seems to love) for me I took notice that when Hurt settled ino the line-up the running game improved.

If Hurt isn't a potential starter he's at the very least quality depth.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Without getting into the advanced stats from sites like like pro football focus (which actually show that Hurt (a rookie) played about the same level as a Chris Chester (who is more expensive and totally overrated but everyone seems to love) for me I took notice that when Hurt settled ino the line-up the running game improved.

If Hurt isn't a potential starter he's at the very least quality depth.

how many teams would he start on? chester isn't really very good either, we just don't have a much better option, but i was asking for his replacement this offseason.

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

Originally Posted by That Guy

hurt is depth... quality depth? debatable. but i'd probably keep him and squad compton.

I'd say decent quality. He's been in the system a year and he did a damn good job as a road grater late in the season. His pass pro is horrendous though so, there's that.

I'm really hoping we found a diamond in the rough with some of this years OL picks.

[KI Skins Fan]

The article stated that Hurt has been moved from G to Tackle which is probably part of the reason that the author thinks that his chances of making the team aren't very good. He would have to beat out Willie Smith, who looked like a talented prospect last season, and Tyler Polumbus, who has more experience than Hurt does at OT, to win a job as a backup.

Another reason may be that the coaches like LeRibeus as a backup at C and G and I'm guessing that Shanny isn't about to cut a 3rd Round draft pick in favor of moving Hurt back to G unless Hurt is clearly the better prospect. Tyler Polumbus is also getting a lot of reps at G.

But who knows what will happen? Preseason games are yet to come and there could be injuries on the OL. Hurt might make the roster, after all.

[IrMitchell]

With all due respect, I thought Hurt was absolutely atrocious last year. I would hope that Gettis and LeRibeus bring a higher ceiling anyways, so it's not that bad of a trade off.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by IrMitchell

With all due respect, I thought Hurt was absolutely atrocious last year. I would hope that Gettis and LeRibeus bring a higher ceiling anyways, so it's not that bad of a trade off.

Exactly. Personally I hope Campbell is wrong about Gettis as I like him better then LeRiberus. Even though LeRibeus has that "the coaches and scouts saw something in him that we didn't" factor.