Ray Brown to re-sign Today

firstdown · 03-30-2005, 03:55 PM

The Washington Post was reporting that Ray Brown is to re-sign today for veteran min and that the rehab on his knee is going as planned. They also mention that Ron Warner has hired a new mgr and expects to re-sign for mininmum. In the same story they mentioned that Rock Loves his teammates and hopes to re-sign but it could probably remain up in the air until April 15 the deadline for re-signing. Rock sounds like Smoot & Pierce waiting to see if a better deal can be had. What do you guys think? Sorry I could not get the story to link.

dirtbag2112 · 03-30-2005, 04:02 PM

42 year old Ray Brown is a hero in my book...I think he played really well considering the circumstances last season. He is now the oldest active lineman in league history and I'm glad we have him even as a backup. As far as rock goes, it's a shame that he is only on special teams and doesn't carry the ball anymore. As much as I would hate to loose him, I would actually prefer him to go to a team that could use his talents atleast as a 3rd down back or fullback.

Big C · 03-30-2005, 04:44 PM

rock tries his hardest all the time, but at this point, with the amount of PT he got, i dont care if he goes or stays

MTK · 03-30-2005, 04:52 PM

I was also happy to see he's being groomed for a spot on the coaching staff.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-30-2005, 04:56 PM

Rock proves to us that shorter guys really CAN make it in the NFL.

Daseal · 03-30-2005, 06:29 PM

We all give Ray Brown a lot of shit, but it's amazing for a man at his position to have that type of longevity. I would prefer him to be a mentor, but he showed he can still play a bit better. I'd also rather have him playing Guard I think.

GoSkins! · 03-30-2005, 07:04 PM

I don't care how old he is, the guy played his butt off last year and I'm glad he is back.

Monksdown · 03-30-2005, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

We all give Ray Brown a lot of shit, but it's amazing for a man at his position to have that type of longevity. I would prefer him to be a mentor, but he showed he can still play a bit better. I'd also rather have him playing Guard I think.

He'll probably be a reserve guard/tackle. He spent most of his career as a guard didnt he. As long as we dont ask him to pull to the other side. haha

SKINSnCANES · 03-30-2005, 09:20 PM

Hes an amazing sign for us. yea hes old, but he was solid and now we arent dependent on him starting, but since he was a starter for us he knows our system and can step right in. Now if someone gets hurt it will be an easier transition.

Gmanc711 · 03-30-2005, 09:38 PM

I really like this guy; not his play, but its just crazy that he is his age and still starting (last year) in the NFL. He gave up some bad plays, but overall he played unbelivable for his age. Like Dasel said we give him alot of sh*t during the year, but your cap has to go off to him.

MTK · 03-30-2005, 10:22 PM

We had the chance to re-sign him a few years ago before he went to Detroit, better late than never I guess.

sportscurmudgeon · 03-30-2005, 10:24 PM

Daseal:

You are absolutely right; Ray Brown has a lot of value as a mentor for young players - not just lineman - on the Redskins. He can give those who choose to be receptive a lot of wisdom with regard to things like hard work and conditioning and technique and how those things relate to longevity in the league.

Ray Brown can play 4 positions on the OL. He won't be an All-Pro at any of them, but don't worry about asking him to pull out to "the other side". He can do that as well as Dockery can - - and Brown is almost 20 years older than Dockery. Oh yeah, and he's not getting paid like an All-Pro offensive lineman these days either...

Riggo44 · 03-30-2005, 10:54 PM

He reminds me of Jakie Slater. The guy is older then some of his coaches. He's a freek of nature! Its a great signing. It will show all the young kids how to work there asses off!

jermus22 · 03-31-2005, 10:26 AM

An excellent re-signing. I'm glad he's back. Let's hope Warner and Rock can re-sign too. Both will provide solid depth. I don't blame Rock for looking elsewhere at this point; like I've said before, he is under-utilized. The man should be used in short yardage/goal line situations. I hope we bring him back.

Daseal · 03-31-2005, 12:46 PM

I like Rock - but I've never seen him pick up a lot of short yardage plays.

03-30-2005, 03:55 PM	#1
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Ray Brown to re-sign Today The Washington Post was reporting that Ray Brown is to re-sign today for veteran min and that the rehab on his knee is going as planned. They also mention that Ron Warner has hired a new mgr and expects to re-sign for mininmum. In the same story they mentioned that Rock Loves his teammates and hopes to re-sign but it could probably remain up in the air until April 15 the deadline for re-signing. Rock sounds like Smoot & Pierce waiting to see if a better deal can be had. What do you guys think? Sorry I could not get the story to link.

03-30-2005, 04:02 PM	#2
dirtbag2112 Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 293	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today 42 year old Ray Brown is a hero in my book...I think he played really well considering the circumstances last season. He is now the oldest active lineman in league history and I'm glad we have him even as a backup. As far as rock goes, it's a shame that he is only on special teams and doesn't carry the ball anymore. As much as I would hate to loose him, I would actually prefer him to go to a team that could use his talents atleast as a 3rd down back or fullback.

03-30-2005, 04:44 PM	#3
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today rock tries his hardest all the time, but at this point, with the amount of PT he got, i dont care if he goes or stays __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

03-30-2005, 04:52 PM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,544	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today I was also happy to see he's being groomed for a spot on the coaching staff. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-30-2005, 04:56 PM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today Rock proves to us that shorter guys really CAN make it in the NFL. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-30-2005, 06:29 PM	#6
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today We all give Ray Brown a lot of shit, but it's amazing for a man at his position to have that type of longevity. I would prefer him to be a mentor, but he showed he can still play a bit better. I'd also rather have him playing Guard I think. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

03-30-2005, 07:04 PM	#7
GoSkins! The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorktown, Va Age: 55 Posts: 1,587	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today I don't care how old he is, the guy played his butt off last year and I'm glad he is back. __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. A. Einstien

03-30-2005, 09:20 PM	#9
SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 5,454	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today Hes an amazing sign for us. yea hes old, but he was solid and now we arent dependent on him starting, but since he was a starter for us he knows our system and can step right in. Now if someone gets hurt it will be an easier transition. __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

03-30-2005, 09:38 PM	#10
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today I really like this guy; not his play, but its just crazy that he is his age and still starting (last year) in the NFL. He gave up some bad plays, but overall he played unbelivable for his age. Like Dasel said we give him alot of sh*t during the year, but your cap has to go off to him. __________________ #21

03-30-2005, 10:22 PM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,544	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today We had the chance to re-sign him a few years ago before he went to Detroit, better late than never I guess. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-30-2005, 10:24 PM	#12
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today Daseal: You are absolutely right; Ray Brown has a lot of value as a mentor for young players - not just lineman - on the Redskins. He can give those who choose to be receptive a lot of wisdom with regard to things like hard work and conditioning and technique and how those things relate to longevity in the league. Ray Brown can play 4 positions on the OL. He won't be an All-Pro at any of them, but don't worry about asking him to pull out to "the other side". He can do that as well as Dockery can - - and Brown is almost 20 years older than Dockery. Oh yeah, and he's not getting paid like an All-Pro offensive lineman these days either... __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

03-30-2005, 10:54 PM	#13
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today He reminds me of Jakie Slater. The guy is older then some of his coaches. He's a freek of nature! Its a great signing. It will show all the young kids how to work there asses off! __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

03-31-2005, 10:26 AM	#14
jermus22 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Frankfort, KY Age: 42 Posts: 336	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today An excellent re-signing. I'm glad he's back. Let's hope Warner and Rock can re-sign too. Both will provide solid depth. I don't blame Rock for looking elsewhere at this point; like I've said before, he is under-utilized. The man should be used in short yardage/goal line situations. I hope we bring him back. __________________ Win it in the trenches.

03-31-2005, 12:46 PM	#15
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Ray Brown to re-sign Today I like Rock - but I've never seen him pick up a lot of short yardage plays. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

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