Redskins News & Notes Chapter 6

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Jackson will be welcomed 'with open arms' | Comcast SportsNet Washington

pretty big news if this is the case.

"Both Mike Shanahan and Jim Haslett have indicated that the team will give Jackson a shot once he is eligible to return. During a media availability just before the draft Shanahan said, “At the safety position, we lost [Brandon] Meriweather and Tanard Jackson last year and you are hoping that both guys will be back, will be back healthy.”

Asked about Jackson last week, Haslett said, “Obviously if we got Tanard back, you know that’s another bonus because he’s a heck of a football player. I don’t know where that stands with the NFL, but we’d welcome back with open arms.” "

strong statement and will be something to watch

That is Awesome.
The addition of Amerson, Phillip Thomas, Bacarri Rambo, Tanard Jackson, E.J. Biggers and Brandon Merriweather to our secondary in one offseason is a HUGE upgrade from last years secondary.
Keep in mind that Josh Wilson played injured last season and is hopefully coming back healthy and add decent holdovers DeAngelo Hall, Reed Doughty, Richard Crawford and DeJon Gomes. In a short time we have cheaply added a ton more talent, athleticism and NFL caliber ability to what was a weak ass secondary.

Tanard will add much needed NFL experience/skill to a young safety position and will serve as an on field coach to Rambo/Thomas.
There is no risk in Tanard because if he gets caught blazing the cheeb again we do not have to pay him or have him count against the cap and we have the depth to deal with losing him.
IN the series or two I saw Tanard play in last preseason the guy is a player. Bring him back if he is in shape and ready to play.
Have I mentioned I love the job Allen/Shanahan/Haslett/Raheem Morris/Bobby Turner and FO have done? We finally have depth!
Not since 1992 can I finally finally say have the start of a formidable roster.
HTTR!