Redskins Add Another Offensive Lineman (Chris Campbell)...Everyone Rejoices

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A few people have asked about Willie Smith. Well, he’s not in anyone’s doghouse. He just hasn’t been good enough to move past those ahead of him. Starting three games last year (and playing in four) didn’t mean he’d automatically improve. Sometimes players stay the same, even with experience (See: Heyer, Stephon). Anyway, Smith had some rough moments today. One occurred vs. Ryan Kerrigan; no shame in that. But it’s also the sort of player he must stop if he wants to win a job. More on Kerrigan in a minute. But Chris Wilson also beat Smith a few times. Wilson is a backup trying to win a roster spot. He’s had a good camp, too, and I’ve always enjoyed him. However, if Smith wants to contend for a starting job he needs to stop this sort of player. Period. Wilson popped into Smith’s shoulder pads on a play and stood him up. A quick throw prevented any real pressure. On the next play Wilson caught Smith leaning over too low after they engaged. Wilson jerked him to the side.

Redskins practice report: Aug. 13 | WashingtonExaminer.com (http://washingtonexaminer.com/redskins-practice-report-aug.-13/article/2504849)

A few people have asked about Willie Smith. Well, he’s not in anyone’s doghouse. He just hasn’t been good enough to move past those ahead of him. Starting three games last year (and playing in four) didn’t mean he’d automatically improve. Sometimes players stay the same, even with experience (See: Heyer, Stephon). Anyway, Smith had some rough moments today. One occurred vs. Ryan Kerrigan; no shame in that. But it’s also the sort of player he must stop if he wants to win a job. More on Kerrigan in a minute. But Chris Wilson also beat Smith a few times. Wilson is a backup trying to win a roster spot. He’s had a good camp, too, and I’ve always enjoyed him. However, if Smith wants to contend for a starting job he needs to stop this sort of player. Period. Wilson popped into Smith’s shoulder pads on a play and stood him up. A quick throw prevented any real pressure. On the next play Wilson caught Smith leaning over too low after they engaged. Wilson jerked him to the side.

Redskins practice report: Aug. 13 | WashingtonExaminer.com (http://washingtonexaminer.com/redskins-practice-report-aug.-13/article/2504849)Ouch Keim, holy hatchet job batman.

John Keim read my mind bout Smith, but I think to his point, people were expecting him to take a step up...apparently its more like a step back which is disappointing, but thats what you get if you depend on udfas.

I like the blurp Keim gives on Briscoe. I feel Dezmon Briscoe could make the team over AA, Alderidge, Austin, and Banks if given the chance. Last year he was the go to redzone target in Tampa, which is a highly valued skill. Thats a skill we could use with the trouble we've had in the past.

Perhaps a case of fans expecting too much too soon from Smith. Hopefully he can make the team and continue to develop.

I'd be stunned if Briscoe isn't the #5 WR

I'd be stunned if Briscoe isn't the #5 WR

Insider knowledge or gut feeling? I have a feeling he ends up #5 also... Too much talent to let go.

Insider knowledge or gut feeling? I have a feeling he ends up #5 also... Too much talent to let go.

gut

I'm lost as to what he thinks fans were expecting in regards to Smith?

And I wonder which position is he talking about LT/RT and who are the people ahead of him?


I remember that Smith got banged up last week or a couple weeks ago.
I respect John Keim but I don't consider Smith getting beat in practice by Kerrigan and Wilson reason enough to explain why he isn't at least in competition for the back-up LT spot.
I'm sure every OL has been beat more then a few times in practice.

If Smith is healthy, I expect him to play around the same level he played last year when he played equally as well at LT as Polumbus played at RT.

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Jerry Jones after watching his spectacular 3-0 win on his big TV screen.