Backup center discussion

[KLHJ2]

I think that you guys are making a big deal out of nothing. How hard is it to slam the ball into your taint before you engage in a block?

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Angry

I think that you guys are making a big deal out of nothing. How hard is it to slam the ball into your taint before you engage in a block?

It is pretty big deal, Center is basically the QB of O-line.. You would have to read the D-line and even anything that would hint blitz then you would have to tell ur sides to watch our for them.. Once you snap the ball, u have to make sure u put it in right place (Like Matty mentioned, especially during the shotgun formula)..

[BDBohnzie]

Originally Posted by Angry

I think that you guys are making a big deal out of nothing. How hard is it to slam the ball into your taint before you engage in a block?

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It's still too early to worry about this. If we're into the 3rd Preseason game with no C backup that isn't named Jon Jansen, then you worry. But I have the impression that Buges is doing this because the Skins did not get him the depth he needs to go into Training Camp...

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Quotable...

It's still too early to worry about this. If we're into the 3rd Preseason game with no C backup that isn't named Jon Jansen, then you worry. But I have the impression that Buges is doing this because the Skins did not get him the depth he needs to go into Training Camp...

Then by that logic, until the backup C situation changes, we have reason to be worried about it for the start of the season.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Quotable...

It's still too early to worry about this. If we're into the 3rd Preseason game with no C backup that isn't named Jon Jansen, then you worry. But I have the impression that Buges is doing this because the Skins did not get him the depth he needs to go into Training Camp...

Well on the Riggo show Buges was very happy with the line and with its depth. I'm still thinking we end up with a backup center on the pratice sq. and Jansen would only take the center job if an injury occured durn a game. Heck it coud be they want someone ready if a back up center was to get injured. Just about all positions you have a plain A, B and C with Jon as plan C. I'm sure after June cuts there will be a few decent centers looking for work.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Well on the Riggo show Buges was very happy with the line and with its depth. I'm still thinking we end up with a backup center on the pratice sq. and Jansen would only take the center job if an injury occured durn a game. Heck it coud be they want someone ready if a back up center was to get injured. Just about all positions you have a plain A, B and C with Jon as plan C. I'm sure after June cuts there will be a few decent centers looking for work.

Yeah but I've never seen Buges every say something bad about his line, ever. He's always 100% supportive of them. Can't say it means a lot.

[GoSkins!]

I think that right now the reasoning behind moving Jansen to center would be that we could do that, substitute Heyer or Wade at tackle and still have 5 guys with starting experience, for the Redskins playing, on the o-line.

Bugel knows what help Heyer and Wade need when they are in because of last year. He sees the best o-line talent at the tackle position (Jansen, Wade, Heyer, Fabini, Reinhart). Looks like he wants to spend all Reinharts time being developed for guard, Jansen is the best option at this time. Plus Jansen is stuck here for a whilewith his salary and if his abailties fall off at tackle, he needs to be able to contribute as a "super-backup" at multiple positions.

I still say we sign a back-up center before the season starts.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Angry

I think that you guys are making a big deal out of nothing. How hard is it to slam the ball into your taint before you engage in a block?

It's a pain in the butt. Plus it feels weird. The only advantage is never getting called for a false start.