Phillip Daniels is done for the season, Buzbee also hurt (updated)

I would assume there will be a bunch of rotations trying to create mismatches. We might see JT at DT, same side as A.Carter, for a different look on passing downs. GB is going to need some smoke and mirrors up front, but he's a DL coach so if anyone can work it out, he can.I think that the position of strong side end is going to disappear this year. Replaced by two pass rushers, both of whom work to get to the QB.

I'm also guessing that this change means less blitzing, and more of a deep cover two. If Carter can be half as good as he was last year, then he and Taylor should be able to combine for about a sack a game, without any pressure added.

This move isn't all that different from Minnesota getting Jared Allen, except that they paid a lot more, Allen is a more complete player, and he'll actually be around in 2010.

But this does make us a much better team this season.

don't let his weight fool you, he really is incredibly strong.
You're right he's a workout monster like Carter. But he doesn't have a low center of gravity and taking on 300+ lb'ers, who are normally more "road-grader" types than most LTs, (with double teams) at the point of attack on strong-side runs is what has me a bit concerned.

We should be OK in that our D is normally an attacking type D, not that "read and react" BS Mike Nolan used when he was here that had us at the bottom of the NFL is Rushing Yds Allowed

oh man, we're going to be so good in madden this year :P

You're right he's a workout monster like Carter. But he doesn't have a low center of gravity and taking on 300+ lb'ers, who are normally more "road-grader" types than most LTs, (with double teams) at the point of attack on strong-side runs is what has me a bit concerned.

We should be OK in that our D is normally an attacking type D, not that "read and react" BS Mike Nolan used when he was here that had us at the bottom of the NFL is Rushing Yds Allowed

that's true, but i think he's proven that his game is solid and he hasn't missed a game since 1999, so even though i don't think he'll be around long enough to make the draft price a plus for us, we've definitely upgraded the team in the short term.

I think that the position of strong side end is going to disappear this year. Replaced by two pass rushers, both of whom work to get to the QB.

I'm also guessing that this change means less blitzing, and more of a deep cover two. If Carter can be half as good as he was last year, then he and Taylor should be able to combine for about a sack a game, without any pressure added.

This move isn't all that different from Minnesota getting Jared Allen, except that they paid a lot more, Allen is a more complete player, and he'll actually be around in 2010.

But this does make us a much better team this season.As long as we're not running that Cover 2/Tampa 2 Zone crap that GW was running mid-season that got us carved up.

In the passing game, I agree but we've got to face our division folks, plus the Ravens & Steelers who figure to be pretty run heavy as usual. I think if GB stays aggressive in running situations and our secondary stays healthy (Hail Mary full of grace...) we should be OK.

oh man, we're going to be so good in madden this year :P
Plus, Mix and Kelly on the outside at WR, audible to double fades, money....LOL!

Also, I hate to say this, but how long do you think it will take the Redskins Store Online to have JT jerseys for sale? Over/Under on Tuesday 7/22.

I didn't see this anywhere else on the board but, according to Redskin blogger Matt Terl, Fred Smoot is fine and practiced today.

To answer some common questions: Smoot is fine, and is practicing today. Jason Campbell has streaks of terrific throwing, and some slower streaks. Yes, Shawn Springs looks like he’s in terrific shape and say he feels great.

smoot played with a sterum injury, so it's not like an ankle was going to be a huge deal. good to know he's better already though.

I didn't see this anywhere else on the board but, according to Redskin blogger Matt Terl, Fred Smoot is fine and practiced today.

To answer some common questions: Smoot is fine, and is practicing today. Jason Campbell has streaks of terrific throwing, and some slower streaks. Yes, Shawn Springs looks like he’s in terrific shape and say he feels great.


Can Smooty and Shawn, hold up for most of the season though is the big question? Sure they are fine now, but how will they be say come weeks 12-16 when a playoff spot might be on the line?

I think his presence will be missed against the run this year.