Chris Wilson? Potential Starter?
 

So Chris Wilson came out of nowhere (at least to me) with 2 sacks today and 2 tackles. What do we know about this guy other than he's a rookie undrafted free agent? Does he have starting potential next year? I didn't get to watch the ENTIRE game, was he playing well?

I guess the main thing I'm interested in is if he could be a good compliment to Carter as Wilson develops. What does everyone think?

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I think he is what he is - and that is a situational pass rusher. I don't think he's an every down player, but I would like to see him a little more in those situations.

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Give him another year to bulk up and watch out, a solid find by our FO.

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[quote=12thMan;399293]I think he is what he is - and that is a situational pass rusher. I don't think he's an every down player, but I would like to see him a little more in those situations.[/quote]I totally agree with 12thMan. Until Wilson bulks up, he would be a liability playing on running downs. I've maintained all along that priority one in the next draft should be a two-way defensive end, who plays run and rushes the QB.

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He was a free agent from the Canadian football league I believe....ME LIKEY.
He is a situational pass rusher...definately a keeper in that roll...we haven't had one of those in several years

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[QUOTE=12thMan;399293]I think he is what he is - and that is a situational pass rusher. I don't think he's an every down player, but I would like to see him a little more in those situations.[/QUOTE]

Yup. At 240 pounds he's not an every-down DE.

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as has been said, hes too small to be an every down dlineman, and other than tonight he hasnt really stood out. he has been playing all year as a situational rusher, so no way is he a potential starter in my mind

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[quote=skinsnut;399300]He was a free agent from the Canadian football league I believe....ME LIKEY.
He is a situational pass rusher...definately a keeper in that roll...we haven't had one of those in several years[/quote]Chris Clemons is having a very solid year for the Raiders.

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he's just like clemons. he comes in to run to the QB and then subs back out.

GW is using him the right way, and it is what it is. another decent role player (though clemons, who he replaced, was better).

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He definitely has potential though he needs to get bigger and stronger to be an effective every down DE.

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12th hit it right on the head. rush the passer, then go get a blow on the bench

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I think he's shown that he deserves more playing time, I'd much rather see him rush the passer than see Marcus Washington playing with his hand on the ground. But the flashes that we're seeing now, I think he can develop into a starter. He's not a finished product by any means.

I like the CFL connection we've got going, Sellers, Wilson and didn't Antonio Brown from last year come from the CFL?

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Yeah he is a baller ! A friend of mine keeps saying that he should start but he's fine where he is IMO. He's going to be a really good player though. Really glad to see that he's gotten this far after meeting him at the Luncheon. He was really cool, very, VERY humble.

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he impressed me, thats what we need is a de that can get a couple sacks a game.

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Bottom line, if he come in and do this every so often I think we got our money's worth. If he does it consistently, then he's exceeded expectations.

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oh man...I remember back when we signed him from the BC Lions...just about everybody on the board piled on the FO like they had just pulled the AA and Brandon Lloyd deal combined all over again...now here comes a thread discussing the possiblity of him being an every-down starter...my how times have changed...lol

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I dont know about Wilson but just from what I've seen of him he looks decent. I'm probably in the minority but I like the fact hes only 240lbs or so. Gives him a lot of speed off the edge. Maybe he should gain another 10-20lbs but I wouldn't want him to get too heavy to the point of where he loses that speed.

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If he bulks up he could be a every down passer rusher. In fact he can be a linebacker for someone now.

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The funny thing is I think Buzbee could be just as good given the chance.

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[quote=squrrelco3;399831]oh man...I remember back when we signed him from the BC Lions...just about everybody on the board piled on the FO like they had just pulled the AA and Brandon Lloyd deal combined all over again...now here comes a thread discussing the possiblity of him being an every-down starter...my how times have changed...lol[/quote]

LOL

I was thinking the same thing yesterday as Wilson racked up 2 sacks.

I remember that thread well. One of the more ridiculous ones in recent memory.

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[quote=squrrelco3;399831]oh man...I remember back when we signed him from the BC Lions...just about everybody on the board piled on the FO like they had just pulled the AA and Brandon Lloyd deal combined all over again...now here comes a thread discussing the possiblity of him being an every-down starter...my how times have changed...lol[/quote]

I remember that thread cause I was one of the many who was making fun of the FO for bringing in a 240LB DE from Canada. Shows how much I know. As it turns out the FO needs to be given some credit not just for Wilson, but for many guys that are playing big roles on an injury depleted team.

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Given Wilson's size, he would be an ideal weakside LB. It would be a tough transition for him to learn to read plays & drop back in coverage, but I could see him making the transition next year as a backup LB while still getting the same # of plays as a pass rusher. The guy has the athletic ability, it might just be a question of whether the coaches feel it's worth taking the chance to develop him vs. drafting a LB high or acquiring Briggs.

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Honestly i think he is not that good...he has 3 sacks all year for a situational pass rusher. Lets get real thats not that good, and up untill last game he only had one, and both that came last game were kinda bullshit...the second one he came in completely unblocked, and the first one took him a while to get to the qb. If I remember it correctly, Romo had so much time elapse that he just assumed that a DE was close to him, so he tucked the ball in, and then a full second and a half later he was hit. I dont remember his only other sack of the season, but im guessing it wasnt that impressive either.

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exactly right beasts, wilson has been playing all season long and no1 mentioned him until this last game. he had 1 good game, lets not get ahead of ourselves.

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Please make no mistake, I'm not claiming him to be the next Reggie White or anything...but I've seen him get in on more than a few tackles throughout the season and considering his age, speed, and how little we paid for him...I think he's a bargain...

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[QUOTE=squrrelco3;400215]Please make no mistake, I'm not claiming him to be the next Reggie White or anything...but I've seen him get in on more than a few tackles throughout the season and considering his age, speed, and how little we paid for him...I think he's a bargain...[/QUOTE]

hes decent enough in a situational role, he was a pretty good signing considering the circumstances that u laid out, however addressing the original message in this thread about him becoming a starter possibly i would still say no way, i see little every down potential.

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Don't forget that Daniels has had a pretty impressive season of his own. Keep Wilson fresh for third and long, being as small as he is.

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[QUOTE=Big C;400201]exactly right beasts, wilson has been playing all season long and [B]no1 mentioned him until this last game[/B]. he had 1 good game, lets not get ahead of ourselves.[/QUOTE]

Well actually

[url]http://www.redskinswarpath.com/locker-room/20434-chris-wilson.html?highlight=chris+wilson[/url]

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If all Wilson ever becomes is a quality situational pass rusher that's not a bad thing.