Brandon Meriweather Out 2-4 Weeks

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

They played without Meriweather, Jackson, Landry, Atogwe and got blown out how many times last year? Once, the last game against Philly.

Was that a blow out? I don't remember that game. But that's an in division, we played that team well because we see them twice a year. Saints we see 1-2 every four years. Drew Brees with a football is more dangerous than Mike Vick IMO, because I've seen the eagles offense be stopped many times. Havent seen the saints just get shut out or even stopped.

[MTK]

Are Jackson and Meriweather difference makers?

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Are Jackson and Meriweather difference makers?

Well, they're two young pro bowl players, so yeah I'd say they definitely could have been difference makers...

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Well, they're two young pro bowl players, so yeah I'd say they definitely could have been difference makers...

Interesting. When we picked them up people just shrugged and said meh, they're "just guys". Now they're pro bowlers... potential difference makers. Not picking on you, just funny how perceptions can vary so greatly.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Interesting. When we picked them up people just shrugged and said meh, they're "just guys". Now they're pro bowlers... potential difference makers. Not picking on you, just funny how perceptions can vary so greatly.

so true around here. As soon as someone gets hurt they were the potential difference between losing and winning on Sunday.

Look S position sucks for us the level of play from starter to PS is not that great. Anyone at that position could go down it won't make that big of difference because the next guy up is at about the same talent level as the guy he is replacing.

You can bust on Reed but some how he has stayed on the same team for a long time by NFL standards he must be doing something good. Merriweather and Jackson can't say that they are journey men.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Interesting. When we picked them up people just shrugged and said meh, they're "just guys". Now they're pro bowlers... potential difference makers. Not picking on you, just funny how perceptions can vary so greatly.

For the record, I liked the signing of Meriweather. I loved the signing of Tanard Jackson. And when comparing these guys to Gomes and Bernstein (rookie, and 2nd year) and Reed (never a good starter), its like night and day.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

For the record, I liked the signing of Meriweather. I loved the signing of Tanard Jackson. And when comparing these guys to Gomes and Bernstein (rookie, and 2nd year) and Reed (never a good starter), its like night and day.

I really didnt like the pick up of Meriweather over other safeties availible, but I still think he is an upgrade over the guys we had. I liked the T Jax move, but once again we get burned by risky guys. Its time to see if D Gomes can play.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Are Jackson and Meriweather difference makers?

opposed to our depth at safety, certainly yes. I think they are even more important when you start the season with instability at the 3rd corner position and D Hall coming off a bad season. Those CBs need a lil help, it was more likely to come from Meriweather and T Jax than M Williams, Gomes, and Reed. We saw the Reed, Gomes starter combo last year for several games, man that was horrible.

[RGIII]

:-x

[ethat001]

Ugh..

Well, next man up... Let's see what depth is made of..

[CultBrennan59]

btw what happened to Nick Collins, did he retire from that neck injury or what?

[Bucket]

Reed will do exactly what Merriweather was going to do. Great run support, and average pass defense.

Our safety play this season won't be affected by who we put back there on our active roster at the moment. They are all above average to average.

[Bubba305-ST21-]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

btw what happened to Nick Collins, did he retire from that neck injury or what?

we share the same thoughts on all your posts in this thread and I was wondering the exact same thing. When healthy this guy is elite. I would even pick him up if he has a chance to become healthy. We are in desperate need of playmakers at safety. I was comfortable with TJax and Merriweather. I just dont trust Gomes Doughty and company, Madiu is ok but i hope im wrong and they are ok but i think they will get torched. I have even tried to find next years top free agents at safety and in the draft lol but like i said i hope im wrong and we are ok there.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Bubba305-ST21-

we share the same thoughts on all your posts in this thread and I was wondering the exact same thing. When healthy this guy is elite. I would even pick him up if he has a chance to become healthy. We are in desperate need of playmakers at safety. I was comfortable with TJax and Merriweather. I just dont trust Gomes Doughty and company, Madiu is ok but i hope im wrong and they are ok but i think they will get torched. I have even tried to find next years top free agents at safety and in the draft lol but like i said i hope im wrong and we are ok there.

I really would love to know how many fans, if they had the chance to be a GM would fall into the Vinny Cerrato mold. Here's what I mean:

Vinny Cerrato absolutely believed in the importance of "the" player. A superstar or stand out player was the answer to any weakness, and conversely any weakness was simply a deficient player.

Now, I am not saying that you don't want to always watch for a more talented player, but the biggest thing about football is that it truly is a team sport. Good coaching can cover multitudes of player gaffes, and mediocre players can do well in systems that understand their weaknesses. Will we have the number 1 safety play, or CB play, no absolutely not. Should we panic and sign a guy who is a "name", but not on anybody else's roster? I don't know about that.

[RGIII]

I'm concerned about M. Williams. Gomes, Bernstine, and Doughty are about the same players overall, with Doughty and Gomes having the edge with playing time and Bernstine with potential play making abilities. Williams has limited range in the deep passing game.