UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer

GTripp0012 · 03-12-2009, 06:46 PM

Scout.com: Browns Release RT

I hear we have needs at tackle.

SOUL-SKINS · 03-12-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Scout.com: Browns Release RT

I hear we have needs at tackle.

Where the hell did you hear that ? Wide receivers is our area of need.

MiraclesHappen07 · 03-12-2009, 06:54 PM

lol hmmmm, eh, what the hell, lets give it a shot!!! >.>
Was any good at Cleveland?

CRedskinsRule · 03-12-2009, 06:54 PM

He's from Salisbury Md, never started less than 15 games, and has 9 solo tackles in 8 years, How does an OT get that many????

Kevin Shaffer Stats, News, Photos - Cleveland Browns - ESPN

edit: he was born in Salisbury but went to high school in Lancaster, Pa.

vallin21 · 03-12-2009, 06:59 PM

We should sign him to a 3 yr deal and then draft Alex Mack.

Dirtbag59 · 03-12-2009, 07:11 PM

Sounds like the perfect stopgap. Draft Maualuga in the first, draft a big RT in the third and plug in Schaffer at RT for the time being.

Dirtbag59 · 03-12-2009, 07:13 PM

2008 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 66 | Key
Alert: None

Comment: Shaffer was signed two years ago to be Cleveland's starting left tackle. That experiment failed and after Joe Thomas was drafted, Shaffer moved to the right side, which clearly fits him much better. Shaffer is very strong and has the size and skill set needed to best play on the right side. On the left side, his athletic ability was exposed, but he has performed admirably on the right side because he doesn't have to consistently face elite speed-rushers. Shaffer also greatly benefited from the emergence of Thomas at left tackle because the Browns are able to give him help, if he is overmanned. He isn't very nimble or fluid, but does work hard. His pad level is a problem and he lacks the ability to consistently play the game low. He is a powerful man and pushes defensive linemen backwards as a power blocker. He is a thumper who plays to the whistle and is bright enough to get the most out of his physical abilities. There isn't much upside here, but Shaffer is certainly good enough to win with, especially with an elite talent like Thomas on the other side.

dmek25 · 03-12-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

He's from Salisbury Md, never started less than 15 games, and has 9 solo tackles in 8 years, How does an OT get that many????

Kevin Shaffer Stats, News, Photos - Cleveland Browns - ESPN

edit: he was born in Salisbury but went to high school in Lancaster, Pa.

from up here in my neck of the woods. went to Conestoga Valley High School, in the heart of Amish country. i say he is worth a look. and how did you find that out? i see your original post was edited

CRedskinsRule · 03-12-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

from up here in my neck of the woods. went to Conestoga Valley High School, in the heart of Amish country. i say he is worth a look. and how did you find that out? i see your original post was edited

the wikipedia article had it listed, also read an interview he grew up in Philly territory, said he enjoyed going back and playing against them in a cleveland article, maybe he would enjoy going back twice a year !!!

CRedskinsRule · 03-12-2009, 07:14 PM

His wikipedia bio looks like a winner. I would like to see him signed.

Kevin Shaffer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

GTripp0012 · 03-12-2009, 07:20 PM

Shaffer can also provide a body at LT should Samuels get hurt.

CRedskinsRule · 03-12-2009, 07:24 PM

I know he would have gotten about 6 Million if he had stayed with the Browns, I wonder what his payday will be now. Seems like a LOT of teams are vying for an OT. Maybe this can help even if we don't get him, if a team above us takes him instead of drafting an OT.

GTripp0012 · 03-12-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I know he would have gotten about 6 Million if he had stayed with the Browns, I wonder what his payday will be now. Seems like a LOT of teams are vying for an OT. Maybe this can help even if we don't get him, if a team above us takes him instead of drafting an OT.

3/12 seems to be the going market rate for a starting caliber left tackle at this age.

That's pretty much what I would offer him as well.

terpsez11 · 03-14-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

3/12 seems to be the going market rate for a starting caliber left tackle at this age.

That's pretty much what I would offer him as well.

sounds reasonable...then the pick can be used on defense

Paintrain · 03-12-2009, 07:33 PM

He may be an upgrade over Jansen but I'd rather see what we have in Heyer and draft an OT in the 3rd than pay for a 29 year old tackle that already washed out at LT.

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CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,579	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer He's from Salisbury Md, never started less than 15 games, and has 9 solo tackles in 8 years, How does an OT get that many???? Kevin Shaffer Stats, News, Photos - Cleveland Browns - ESPN edit: he was born in Salisbury but went to high school in Lancaster, Pa. Last edited by CRedskinsRule; 03-12-2009 at 07:06 PM. Reason: added link

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vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,180	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer We should sign him to a 3 yr deal and then draft Alex Mack.

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Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Sounds like the perfect stopgap. Draft Maualuga in the first, draft a big RT in the third and plug in Schaffer at RT for the time being. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

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Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer 2008 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc. Grade: 66 \| Key Alert: None Comment: Shaffer was signed two years ago to be Cleveland's starting left tackle. That experiment failed and after Joe Thomas was drafted, Shaffer moved to the right side, which clearly fits him much better. Shaffer is very strong and has the size and skill set needed to best play on the right side. On the left side, his athletic ability was exposed, but he has performed admirably on the right side because he doesn't have to consistently face elite speed-rushers. Shaffer also greatly benefited from the emergence of Thomas at left tackle because the Browns are able to give him help, if he is overmanned. He isn't very nimble or fluid, but does work hard. His pad level is a problem and he lacks the ability to consistently play the game low. He is a powerful man and pushes defensive linemen backwards as a power blocker. He is a thumper who plays to the whistle and is bright enough to get the most out of his physical abilities. There isn't much upside here, but Shaffer is certainly good enough to win with, especially with an elite talent like Thomas on the other side. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

03-12-2009, 07:14 PM	#10
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,579	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer His wikipedia bio looks like a winner. I would like to see him signed. Kevin Shaffer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Shaffer can also provide a body at LT should Samuels get hurt. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

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CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,579	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer I know he would have gotten about 6 Million if he had stayed with the Browns, I wonder what his payday will be now. Seems like a LOT of teams are vying for an OT. Maybe this can help even if we don't get him, if a team above us takes him instead of drafting an OT.

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Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 54 Posts: 5,006	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer He may be an upgrade over Jansen but I'd rather see what we have in Heyer and draft an OT in the 3rd than pay for a 29 year old tackle that already washed out at LT. __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

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