A question for all Redskins fans.....

Mattyk · 01-30-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

It's the team that loses (if RG remains a running QB). I'm looking at the forest through the trees. Have no idea what you're looking at.

I agree he needs to run less (and be more smart about it when he does), but that's more on him and not a function of the offense. They cut way back on the designed runs as the season went on.

I still think it's ridiculous to think he's going to play less than 5 years. That's how this started and you've been skirting around it since.

SmootSmack · 01-30-2013, 12:16 PM

Lorenzo Alexander is another possibility as an inside linebacker...though I personally don't see it

The Goat · 01-30-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I agree he needs to run less (and be more smart about it when he does), but that's more on him and not a function of the offense. They cut way back on the designed runs as the season went on.

I still think it's ridiculous to think he's going to play less than 5 years. That's how this started and you've been skirting around it since.

Huh? If nothing changes i.e. he continues to take the same level of punishment, I totally expect he's a five year starter at best and that's with time missed similar to what we've already seen. Is that what you're asking?

The Goat · 01-30-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Lorenzo Alexander is another possibility as an inside linebacker...though I personally don't see it

Rob Jackson is a better candidate IMO, assuming Rak is retained.

Sounds like you don't expect London to be on the roster?

SmootSmack · 01-30-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Rob Jackson is a better candidate IMO, assuming Rak is retained.

Sounds like you don't expect London to be on the roster?

Rob Jackson, inside? Doubt that

Not to evade the question, but I honestly think he's 50-50 right now

The Goat · 01-30-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Rob Jackson, inside? Doubt that

Not to evade the question, but I honestly think he's 50-50 right now

I know Jackson inside seems weird. But he's bigger than Robinson by quite a bit, undoubtedly will be a better run stopper, and already showed impressive football IQ all around. Also gotta think Jackson's a starter in this league somewhere. Can't say the same of Robinson. His highlight for the 2012 season was getting plastered by Dez Bryant lol.

Do you think London wants to still play? Any insight on what the team is willing to pay him?

SmootSmack · 01-30-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

I know Jackson inside seems weird. But he's bigger than Robinson by quite a bit, undoubtedly will be a better run stopper, and already showed impressive football IQ all around. Also gotta think Jackson's a starter in this league somewhere. Can't say the same of Robinson. His highlight for the 2012 season was getting plastered by Dez Bryant lol.

Do you think London wants to still play? Any insight on what the team is willing to pay him?

Don't know about London

As for Robinson, why are you so quick to dismiss him?

The Goat · 01-30-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Don't know about London

As for Robinson, why are you so quick to dismiss him?

Didn't see the flashes others saw. Really, the only play where he stood out was trying to tackle Bryant near the sideline and Bryant literally shoulder slamming Robinson to the ground.

And now he's coming off an injury. I mean, seems like a longshot to contribute NOW. And if London goes, we need somebody to contribute now and do it at a very high level or the defense will suffer.

The Goat · 01-30-2013, 01:17 PM

If Rak is back and we retain Jackson, wouldn't it be good to get both guys on the field at the same time?

I like the sound of Rak, Jackson, Riley and Kerrigan. Would still prefer London of course. He was elite (again) by the end of the season and seems to be as much the brains of the defense as Haslett given what was reported about London taking a bigger role halfway through, just when the defense improved.

I actually wouldn't trust Haslett without London, if that makes sense.

SmootSmack · 01-30-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Didn't see the flashes others saw. Really, the only play where he stood out was trying to tackle Bryant near the sideline and Bryant literally shoulder slamming Robinson to the ground.

And now he's coming off an injury. I mean, seems like a longshot to contribute NOW. And if London goes, we need somebody to contribute now and do it at a very high level or the defense will suffer.

So is your issue that Keenan needs more experience or that you've already seen enough that he's just not going to be a good player?

The Goat · 01-30-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So is your issue that Keenan needs more experience or that you've already seen enough that he's just not going to be a good player?

He's a developmental player/project is all. Not a guy any franchise should expect to contribute now.

What was his injury again?

SmootSmack · 01-30-2013, 01:31 PM

I don't remember. I think you tend to lean toward playing veterans-Gaffney, Ochocinco, etc-until their legs fall off. But at some point you have to let the young guys get on the field and gain experience

Chico23231 · 01-30-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

He's a developmental player/project is all. Not a guy any franchise should expect to contribute now.

What was his injury again?

The Orakpo-like torn pec injury.

Mattyk · 01-30-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Huh? If nothing changes i.e. he continues to take the same level of punishment, I totally expect he's a five year starter at best and that's with time missed similar to what we've already seen. Is that what you're asking?

We're going in circles, as usual.

Never mind.

RedskinRat · 01-30-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HailGreen28

I think our OL has really gotten the ZBS down pat, so our run game will be at least as strong as this season. Moss is still strong and our young WRs should start "getting it" next season.

Our D, I have little faith in. But I think Griffin is going to get everybody fired up with his performance. I don't expect to go 7-0 to start next season, I expect us to lose a bad game or two. But if Griffin is anywhere near 100% whenever he sees the field, we will be a beast of a team.

I agree completely. This is not the team we've suffered for so long.

Great things are going to happen from here on.

01-30-2013, 12:16 PM	#77
SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,098	Re: A question for all Redskins fans..... Lorenzo Alexander is another possibility as an inside linebacker...though I personally don't see it __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-30-2013, 01:17 PM	#84
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,020	Re: A question for all Redskins fans..... If Rak is back and we retain Jackson, wouldn't it be good to get both guys on the field at the same time? I like the sound of Rak, Jackson, Riley and Kerrigan. Would still prefer London of course. He was elite (again) by the end of the season and seems to be as much the brains of the defense as Haslett given what was reported about London taking a bigger role halfway through, just when the defense improved. I actually wouldn't trust Haslett without London, if that makes sense. __________________ Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes he eats you.

01-30-2013, 01:31 PM	#87
SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,098	Re: A question for all Redskins fans..... I don't remember. I think you tend to lean toward playing veterans-Gaffney, Ochocinco, etc-until their legs fall off. But at some point you have to let the young guys get on the field and gain experience __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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