Offensive line depth (R. Thomas' injury)

[Skinny Tee]

I'm hearing that Armstrong is going to start.

I'd say that makes sense being that C. Reinhardt wasn't even dressed this past SUN. If Chad is considered the backup wouldn't he at least dressed for the Rams game.

[MTK]

Who the F is Armstrong??

I feel like a broken record but there's a perfectly logical reason as to why Rinehart has been inactive. He only plays guard where as someone like Montgomery can fill in at guard and center.

[PennSkinsFan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Who the F is Armstrong??

I feel like a broken record but there's a perfectly logical reason as to why Rinehart has been inactive. He only plays guard where as someone like Montgomery can fill in at guard and center.

Lmao. Never heard of Armstrong. I she talking about Montgomery? And if he is, that's not even close.

[T.O.Killa]

Wow the Redskins insiders are always so hard on the front office. I think his assesment of the Oline is a little to harsh. They have not been that bad. They gave up two sacks to the most fierce pass rush in the NFL. Heyer has been decent, and I expect him to continue to get better. Anyway here is the story.
Redskins Insider - Play-Calling Isn't the Only Problem

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Wow the Redskins insiders are always so hard on the front office. I think his assesment of the Oline is a little to harsh. They have not been that bad. They gave up two sacks to the most fierce pass rush in the NFL. Heyer has been decent, and I expect him to continue to get better. Anyway here is the story.
Redskins Insider - Play-Calling Isn't the Only Problem

" In their internal offseason evaluation of the roster, the Redskins identified the offensive line as their main deficiency."

And then, Dockery aside, we did nothing to address said main deficiency. Still baffles me. And please, no one give me Mike Williams as addressing the line. He's the offensive equivalent of Erasmus James.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GMScud

" In their internal offseason evaluation of the roster, the Redskins identified the offensive line as their main deficiency."

And then, Dockery aside, we did nothing to address said main deficiency. Still baffles me. And please, no one give me Mike Williams as addressing the line. He's the offensive equivalent of Erasmus James.

This is the bottom line IMHO...the oline is marginally better than last year's and that's prior to the Thomas injury. This Sunday will be the real test.

...W. Montgomery was ok in run-blocking but struggled in the pass protection. My gut is it will be the same w/ Rinehart, and Heyer was being "held-up" by Randy. On the one had I won't be surprised if the right side is a disaster moving forward, on the other hand Fabini has been jobless w/ the trucking business in the toilet so he can always come back to fight his guts out

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Wow the Redskins insiders are always so hard on the front office. I think his assesment of the Oline is a little to harsh. They have not been that bad. They gave up two sacks to the most fierce pass rush in the NFL. Heyer has been decent, and I expect him to continue to get better. Anyway here is the story.
Redskins Insider - Play-Calling Isn't the Only Problem

Another issue I have is with the comparisons from Gibbs 1 to the current times. We have these things called a salary cap and FA now that we didn't need to worry about the first go-round. If those weren't there we'd be contenders every year like the Red Sox & Yankees. Everyone would want to come here because like the Squire, Snyder would spend whatever it took to win.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Another issue I have is with the comparisons from Gibbs 1 to the current times. We have these things called a salary cap and FA now that we didn't need to worry about the first go-round. If those weren't there we'd be contenders every year like the Red Sox & Yankees. Everyone would want to come here because like the Squire, Snyder would spend whatever it took to win.

People seem to forget that. We were the highest payed team in the league. Most people did not know that. Another thing people forget is that we had a very good GM, Bobby Bethard, that Joe Gibbs ran out of town, in 1990. It was said that they had fierce arguments over young versus old players. Joe Gibbs wanting to go with veterans and Bethard want to go with youth. I remember feeling betrayed by Gibbs for costing us Bethard and then abruptly retiring, like a year or two later. Bethard went on to take the Chargers to a superbowl, while the Redskins went on to be one of the worst teams in the NFL.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Wow the Redskins insiders are always so hard on the front office. I think his assesment of the Oline is a little to harsh. They have not been that bad. They gave up two sacks to the most fierce pass rush in the NFL. Heyer has been decent, and I expect him to continue to get better. Anyway here is the story.
Redskins Insider - Play-Calling Isn't the Only Problem

Zero yards rushing in the first half against the Detroit Lions.

No draft picks devoted to the offensive line in the 1st or 2nd rounds of the draft since 2000.

We are seeing the results.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Zero yards rushing in the first half against the Detroit Lions.

No draft picks devoted to the offensive line in the 1st or 2nd rounds of the draft since 2000.

We are seeing the results.

Yup, Clinton Portis has NOTHING to do with this folks. It's all the offensive line.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Yup, Clinton Portis has NOTHING to do with this folks. It's all the offensive line.

Come on. You think the O-line is just fine?

YEAH -- We've got nothing but Pro Bowlers and future Hall of Famers up front don't we?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Come on. You think the O-line is just fine?

YEAH -- We've got nothing but Pro Bowlers and future Hall of Famers up front don't we?

I don't think the o-line is fine, but I just don't see him being a factor at all. The only guy we're paying a lot of money on the o-line is Samuels, meanwhile we're paying CP a ton of money.

[SmootSmack]

Well Zorn seems to be saying good things about Rinehart. I don't think the fact he hasn't been named the starter is an obvious sign Zorn has no confidence in Rinehart.

Chad Rinehart, the third-round pick in 2008 who has yet to suit up, could be named the starter.

“We have liked him in there with the starting group because they have helped him rise up,” Zorn said.

Zorn Looks to Make Right Decision At Right Guard

Asked how Rinehart looked, Zorn replied: “Chad was strong. I saw him battling. I saw Will battling in there, too.”

Rinehart, Montgomery Split Reps At Right Guard

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well Zorn seems to be saying good things about Rinehart. I don't think the fact he hasn't been named the starter is an obvious sign Zorn has no confidence in Rinehart.



Zorn Looks to Make Right Decision At Right Guard



Rinehart, Montgomery Split Reps At Right Guard

Yeah me saying Zorn has NO confidence is a a little strong, i take that back.

Gald to see hes saying good things i just wish things were settle on the oline and the player likely in for the rest of the seasons (and beyond) was taking all the snaps right now.

[MTK]

#1 we don't have an OL named Armstrong

#2 It's spelled R-I-N-E-H-A-R-T for crying out loud.