Redskins sign second year safety Justin Hamilton

skinsnut · 05-31-2008, 10:47 PM

I really think the reason they picked him up is because he has NFL experience...outside of our starting safetys....who only have 1 year experience....we've got no experience with our safety depth.

This guy played several games and knows the speed of the NFL...rookies dont know that yet, and they are lower draft picks to boot. We really should have an experienced backup safety on the final roster....I think maybe this is what they are trying to do...but this guy is a stretch at that attempt.

He was released late preseason last year....he had an ankle injury.
He was likely average at best.

I wouldn't be suprised if they continue to keep their eyes open for an aging vet to get cut late in preseason for safety....and of course, LB, CB, Dline too.

skinsfan_nn · 06-01-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

its gotten to a point that if the redskins listened to people around here, they would only sign washed up 30 something year olds. of course, at the vet minimum

Very true dmek. I'm glad you didn't leave out the 'vet minimum' as thats very important.

That Guy · 06-01-2008, 04:20 PM

honestly, i do remember mentioning him (i think) in his draft season. there's a good chance he can plays teams for us, but i don't think he'll be playing too much on normal downs...

blufan67 · 06-01-2008, 05:37 PM

Anybody else notice that the team is going after guys with alot more hieght(2nd round picks, undrafted line backer(can't think of his name), this guy)? Hope it helps.

skinsfan_nn · 06-01-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by blufan67

Anybody else notice that the team is going after guys with alot more hieght(2nd round picks, undrafted line backer(can't think of his name), this guy)? Hope it helps.

Out of our 2008 Undrafted free agent class of 13 players. We picked up two linebackers, both with good size.

Curtis Gatewood OLB, 6'3" 248lbs, Vanderbilt
Bryan Wilson LB, 6'3" 250lbs, Morgan State

SmootSmack · 06-01-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

honestly, i do remember mentioning him (i think) in his draft season. there's a good chance he can plays teams for us, but i don't think he'll be playing too much on normal downs...

http://www.thewarpath.net/nfl-draft-...looking-2.html (Local Pro Day (VATech/UMD); Looking for comments on these guys:)

That Guy · 06-02-2008, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

http://www.thewarpath.net/nfl-draft-...looking-2.html (Local Pro Day (VATech/UMD); Looking for comments on these guys:)

interesting... it seems in two years my opinions on him haven't really changed.

nice find. yay search!

JoeRedskin · 06-02-2008, 09:16 AM

Listen carefully SmootSmack...

Tear yourself away from the computer, too much searching for arcane bits of knowledge and scraps of informations leads to impotency (or is it celibacy?).

SmootSmack · 06-02-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Listen carefully SmootSmack...

Tear yourself away from the computer, too much searching for arcane bits of knowledge and scraps of informations leads to impotency (or is it celibacy?).

If you know how to do it right, it takes 45 seconds tops...I'm talking about searching

over the mountain · 06-02-2008, 12:55 PM

^^^ yeah my brother just told me that 30 seconds ago. competition is always good, the younger the better but i admit i know nothing much about schweigert.

DFI · 06-02-2008, 07:10 PM

justin hamilton is from clintwood va. A tiny town in SW VA coal country. I spent 9 months there last year he did a clinic over the summer. seems to be a class young man

That Guy · 06-03-2008, 01:01 AM

Stuart Schweigert

SS is a great value pickup. he's a suitable, but not great, starter. more of a tackler than a coverage guy, but he's better than doughty right now... same sort of player though (and at 26, he can give us at least 3 good years).

the fact that landry can cover the entire deep field solo means that working with a limited coverage safety really isn't a big deal at all.

skinsfan_nn · 06-12-2008, 06:01 PM

Skins sign rookie safety Chris Horton. Release Justin Hamilton, that was short lived.

Redskins Sign Seventh-Round Pick Horton
By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
June 12, 2008

The Redskins have signed rookie safety Chris Horton, the team announced on Thursday. Horton was the Redskins' seventh-round draft pick in last April's NFL Draft.

To make room for Horton on the roster, the Redskins released safety Justin Hamilton.

Horton, who played college football at UCLA under former Redskins defensive backs coach DeWayne Walker, was the 249th overall selection in the draft.

The 6-1, 216-pounder started every game the past two seasons at UCLA. He finished his college career with 238 tackles (160 solo), three sacks, four interceptions and three forced fumbles.

As a senior last year, Horton finished second on UCLA's defense with 90 tackles (64 solo). In 2006, he led the defense with 95 tackles (64 solo).

Horton grew up in New Orleans.

05-31-2008, 10:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
skinsnut The Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 1,223	Re: Redskins sign second year safety Justin Hamilton I really think the reason they picked him up is because he has NFL experience...outside of our starting safetys....who only have 1 year experience....we've got no experience with our safety depth. This guy played several games and knows the speed of the NFL...rookies dont know that yet, and they are lower draft picks to boot. We really should have an experienced backup safety on the final roster....I think maybe this is what they are trying to do...but this guy is a stretch at that attempt. He was released late preseason last year....he had an ankle injury. He was likely average at best. I wouldn't be suprised if they continue to keep their eyes open for an aging vet to get cut late in preseason for safety....and of course, LB, CB, Dline too. __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

06-01-2008, 04:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
That Guy Gleaming Turds since 2004 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 13,843	Re: Redskins sign second year safety Justin Hamilton honestly, i do remember mentioning him (i think) in his draft season. there's a good chance he can plays teams for us, but i don't think he'll be playing too much on normal downs... __________________ Who says shameless self promotion is stupid? oh yeah, that was me... Click For Tunes!

06-01-2008, 05:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
blufan67 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: wilmington,n.c. Posts: 9	Re: Redskins sign second year safety Justin Hamilton Anybody else notice that the team is going after guys with alot more hieght(2nd round picks, undrafted line backer(can't think of his name), this guy)? Hope it helps.

06-02-2008, 09:16 AM	#23 (permalink)
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Posts: 2,680	Re: Redskins sign second year safety Justin Hamilton Listen carefully SmootSmack... Tear yourself away from the computer, too much searching for arcane bits of knowledge and scraps of informations leads to impotency (or is it celibacy?). __________________ Coach Blache: "We applied for a job at Giant and couldn't get it because we couldn't sack groceries[.]"

06-02-2008, 12:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
over the mountain Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: baltimore Posts: 643	Re: Redskins sign second year safety Justin Hamilton ^^^ yeah my brother just told me that 30 seconds ago. competition is always good, the younger the better but i admit i know nothing much about schweigert.

06-02-2008, 07:10 PM	#26 (permalink)
DFI Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, MI Posts: 127	Re: Redskins sign second year safety Justin Hamilton justin hamilton is from clintwood va. A tiny town in SW VA coal country. I spent 9 months there last year he did a clinic over the summer. seems to be a class young man __________________ 'Russ Grimm would swallow his dip by halftime and throw up on somebody's shoes. Jeff Bostic and Mark May were fighting about who'd missed an assignment. And man did Riggo stink from his hangover. But we got it done.' Don Warren

06-03-2008, 01:01 AM	#27 (permalink)
That Guy Gleaming Turds since 2004 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 13,843	Re: Redskins sign second year safety Justin Hamilton Stuart Schweigert SS is a great value pickup. he's a suitable, but not great, starter. more of a tackler than a coverage guy, but he's better than doughty right now... same sort of player though (and at 26, he can give us at least 3 good years). the fact that landry can cover the entire deep field solo means that working with a limited coverage safety really isn't a big deal at all. __________________ Who says shameless self promotion is stupid? oh yeah, that was me... Click For Tunes! Last edited by That Guy; 06-03-2008 at 01:02 AM.

06-12-2008, 06:01 PM	#28 (permalink)
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Posts: 3,344	Re: Redskins sign second year safety Justin Hamilton Skins sign rookie safety Chris Horton. Release Justin Hamilton, that was short lived. Redskins Sign Seventh-Round Pick Horton By Gary Fitzgerald Redskins.com June 12, 2008 The Redskins have signed rookie safety Chris Horton, the team announced on Thursday. Horton was the Redskins' seventh-round draft pick in last April's NFL Draft. To make room for Horton on the roster, the Redskins released safety Justin Hamilton. Horton, who played college football at UCLA under former Redskins defensive backs coach DeWayne Walker, was the 249th overall selection in the draft. The 6-1, 216-pounder started every game the past two seasons at UCLA. He finished his college career with 238 tackles (160 solo), three sacks, four interceptions and three forced fumbles. As a senior last year, Horton finished second on UCLA's defense with 90 tackles (64 solo). In 2006, he led the defense with 95 tackles (64 solo). Horton grew up in New Orleans. __________________ Keepin The Faith.....HAIL! THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE! GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNIN, HEAD OUT ON THE HIGHWAY.........I'M ZORN TO BE WILD!

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