[sportscurmudgeon]

To those who have repeatedly suggested that I link to an article by Mike Lombardi, I did not do that because I had no idea that Mike Lombardi had suggested virtually the same idea that I had somewhere else on the Internet. Obviously from the postings here, he did that. Perhaps that might mean that great minds run in similar channels and the Skins need to look into this idea. Or it could mean that two individuals who do not know each other or read what each other have to say are both waaay off base. You make the call.


To GTripp, I think you understand why I believe the Skins need to find out the cost of obtaining an OL - - preferable an OT - - from a team that seems to have a surplus now before that team has a training camp injury to deal with. That is why I started this thread. At best, I see the Skins' OL this year being the same as last year which is not all that good. If things go south on the team due to injuries or the ravages of Father Time, it could get really ugly. Remember the game last season when the Skins had to put a rookie in as a swinging gate at LT when Samuels was injured? Ouch!! I don't know if the Skins can afford Levi Jones but he too would be a significant upgrade considering what is on the roster at the moment.


To dirtbag 359, if the only thing you are concerned about is the back-up center position, you have a far more optimistic view about the guys on the roster than I do. Dockery is the only "upgrade" in terms of age and injury history along the entire line. Thomas might be back to full strength and full capability this year, but that is hardly an odds-on bet. I fear that we will be lamenting OL play before Thanksgiving this year...