Todd Wade is the man at Left Guard

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 05-23-2007, 10:42 PM

My only problem is that he is 6'8" the 317lbs dont bother me

Wade: Big Man At Left Guard

skinsfan_nn · 05-23-2007, 10:48 PM

Yes he's 6'8". What's the question?

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 05-23-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Yes he's 6'8". What's the question?

i am a dumbass i meant to say worry

LMsexyAO · 05-23-2007, 11:26 PM

Seems like a solid guy, not much bigger than Dockery, should be fine

number21isabadman · 05-24-2007, 01:50 AM

guard one of the easiest positions to fill, not to worry?

KLHJ2 · 05-24-2007, 02:01 AM

How to speak football. Guard=BIG SPEEDBUMP!

Crazyhorse1 · 05-24-2007, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

My only problem is that he is 6'8" the 317lbs dont bother me

Wade: Big Man At Left Guard

The idea that offensive guard is an easy or/unimportant position is a strange one. Anybody recall how Dockery cost us at least two games his first year by a combination of mistakes and poor technique? If Wade can't hold his own, our ground game is gone and Jason's in for a few dumps. No doubt about it.

gibbsisgod · 05-24-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazyhorse1

The idea that offensive guard is an easy or/unimportant position is a strange one. Anybody recall how Dockery cost us at least two games his first year by a combination of mistakes and poor technique? If Wade can't hold his own, our ground game is gone and Jason's in for a few dumps. No doubt about it.

If Wade cant hold his own than he won't be playing. I think we have 4 other lineman with starting experience at guard. Somebody will step up, no doubt in my mind!

skinsfan69 · 05-24-2007, 09:59 AM

Not gonna work. Not sure what Buges is thinking on this one.

#56fanatic · 05-24-2007, 10:04 AM

i mentioned this before but I dont see that Dan Mozez has signed with any team yet. I check often since I am a big WVU fan. He was voted the best center in college last year. was all american 3 years, even as a redshirt sophomore while playing guard. Plus WVU's rushing attack has been top 3 all most every year. He isn't injured, I would love to see the Redskins bring him in for a look.

If Wade is the guy when the season starts, i feel he will do just fine. He's a vet, can learn the system and blocking schemes, he just has to work on his technique. he is only 2 inches taller than Dock, i dont see his height being a major concern.

MTK · 05-24-2007, 10:24 AM

Dock was 6'6, Wade is 6'8, I don't think the extra two inches will make a big deal.

It sounds like Wade is committed to making the switch and he seems to have a good attitude about it.

I honestly don't think we'll see much of a dropoff from Dockery. In fact Wade could actually be an improvement.

MTK · 05-24-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Not gonna work. Not sure what Buges is thinking on this one.

Care to elaborate?

Why won't Wade work at LG?

Hog1 · 05-24-2007, 10:39 AM

If your a backup and your offered a starting role? You better believe your going to BUST YOUR ASS to stay there. If you can make it, in a couple of years it's contract time, and guess what? It won't be a matter of lack of effort on his part

SmootSmack · 05-24-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by #56fanatic

i mentioned this before but I dont see that Dan Mozez has signed with any team yet. I check often since I am a big WVU fan. He was voted the best center in college last year. was all american 3 years, even as a redshirt sophomore while playing guard. Plus WVU's rushing attack has been top 3 all most every year. He isn't injured, I would love to see the Redskins bring him in for a look.

If Wade is the guy when the season starts, i feel he will do just fine. He's a vet, can learn the system and blocking schemes, he just has to work on his technique. he is only 2 inches taller than Dock, i dont see his height being a major concern.

Mozes is a Viking

Mc2guy · 05-24-2007, 10:42 AM

What's the report on Wade's footwork/speed?

DD was a bulldozer, but couldn't pull very well due to poor footwork and being pretty slow. If Wade has the ability and speed to get around behind Randy Thomas, we could be in for a fun year with our tandem backfield. Either way, as long as he can seal off the backside with Samuels, Randy and John seem to have no problem moving the pile off the right side.

Should be interested to follow his development. I do share some of concerns regarding his height. Being 6'8" is great for a tackle, but for a guard, who really needs to rely on leverage, it could be an issue. It is hard to stay low when you are 4-5" taller than the D-tackle you are trying to block.

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LMsexyAO Impact Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 684	Re: Todd Wade is the man at Left Guard Seems like a solid guy, not much bigger than Dockery, should be fine

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KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: Todd Wade is the man at Left Guard How to speak football. Guard=BIG SPEEDBUMP!

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skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,366	Re: Todd Wade is the man at Left Guard Not gonna work. Not sure what Buges is thinking on this one.

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number21isabadman Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Age: 39 Posts: 157	Re: Todd Wade is the man at Left Guard guard one of the easiest positions to fill, not to worry?

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#56fanatic The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 50 Posts: 1,801	Re: Todd Wade is the man at Left Guard i mentioned this before but I dont see that Dan Mozez has signed with any team yet. I check often since I am a big WVU fan. He was voted the best center in college last year. was all american 3 years, even as a redshirt sophomore while playing guard. Plus WVU's rushing attack has been top 3 all most every year. He isn't injured, I would love to see the Redskins bring him in for a look. If Wade is the guy when the season starts, i feel he will do just fine. He's a vet, can learn the system and blocking schemes, he just has to work on his technique. he is only 2 inches taller than Dock, i dont see his height being a major concern.

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,686	Re: Todd Wade is the man at Left Guard Dock was 6'6, Wade is 6'8, I don't think the extra two inches will make a big deal. It sounds like Wade is committed to making the switch and he seems to have a good attitude about it. I honestly don't think we'll see much of a dropoff from Dockery. In fact Wade could actually be an improvement. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Todd Wade is the man at Left Guard If your a backup and your offered a starting role? You better believe your going to BUST YOUR ASS to stay there. If you can make it, in a couple of years it's contract time, and guess what? It won't be a matter of lack of effort on his part __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

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Mc2guy Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Burke, VA Age: 48 Posts: 287	Re: Todd Wade is the man at Left Guard What's the report on Wade's footwork/speed? DD was a bulldozer, but couldn't pull very well due to poor footwork and being pretty slow. If Wade has the ability and speed to get around behind Randy Thomas, we could be in for a fun year with our tandem backfield. Either way, as long as he can seal off the backside with Samuels, Randy and John seem to have no problem moving the pile off the right side. Should be interested to follow his development. I do share some of concerns regarding his height. Being 6'8" is great for a tackle, but for a guard, who really needs to rely on leverage, it could be an issue. It is hard to stay low when you are 4-5" taller than the D-tackle you are trying to block.

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