Levi Jones released by the Bengals

[53Fan]

Jim Zorn on Jansen: "Well, Jon's been great, because Jon's worked at right tackle, he's worked at guard, and he's helping us at center. And to be honest with you, he's doing a great job at center, communicating with the guards and getting people in the right place. You know, center's a very communicative position, and he's doing a great job with that. The quarterbacks like him because his butt's so tall, they can just stand up and look at things. They don't have to squat down."

[cobracai1]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Jim Zorn on Jansen: "Well, Jon's been great, because Jon's worked at right tackle, he's worked at guard, and he's helping us at center. And to be honest with you, he's doing a great job at center, communicating with the guards and getting people in the right place. You know, center's a very communicative position, and he's doing a great job with that. The quarterbacks like him because his butt's so tall, they can just stand up and look at things. They don't have to squat down."

I think Zorn saying this more likely solidifies Jansen NOT being our starting RT this year. Obviously they cant cut him for cap reasons so they are trying to find out if he can be useful in other positions. You don't see them trying Samuels or Dock or even Rabach at other positions. At best I think Jansen could end up being sixth man of the year (sorry, its NBA playoff time)

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by cobracai1

I think Zorn saying this more likely solidifies Jansen NOT being our starting RT this year. Obviously they cant cut him for cap reasons so they are trying to find out if he can be useful in other positions. You don't see them trying Samuels or Dock or even Rabach at other positions. At best I think Jansen could end up being sixth man of the year (sorry, its NBA playoff time)

I agree. I think Jansen is a backup this year but could possibly push Rabach. At least that's the way I read it.

[The Goat]

I hate the fact we're even talking about Jansen as the starter. Seriously, our long-suffering, overly loyal coaching staff has said the guy isn't starting material anymore (right after the season ended if I remember correctly).

The lineup should be Samuels, Dock, Rabach, Thomas, Jones
w/ backups Heyer, Bridges, Jansen, Rinehart, Williams.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by The Goat

I hate the fact we're even talking about Jansen as the starter. Seriously, our long-suffering, overly loyal coaching staff has said the guy isn't starting material anymore (right after the season ended if I remember correctly).

The lineup should be Samuels, Dock, Rabach, Thomas, Jones
w/ backups Heyer, Bridges, Jansen, Rinehart, Williams.

If the coaches considered Jansen the starter they wouldn't be have Williams in camp and Jansen wouldn't be taking snaps at guard and center

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

If the coaches considered Jansen the starter they wouldn't be have Williams in camp and Jansen wouldn't be taking snaps at guard and center

I hear you man, what I meant is folks around here talking about a Jansen comeback as starter...i guess it's cool to hope for the best but IMO there's a bigger picture.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by The Goat

I hear you man, what I meant is folks around here talking about a Jansen comeback as starter...i guess it's cool to hope for the best but IMO there's a bigger picture.

I gotcha. If he wins that job outright it would be a miracle.

[Redskins_P]

According to the Washington Times there's no interest in Jones...

No interest in Jones - Redskins 360 - Washington Times

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Redskins_P

According to the Washington Times there's no interest in Jones...

No interest in Jones - Redskins 360 - Washington Times

If this had been JLC, I would have been waiting for the press conference anouncing his arrival!!!

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Redskins_P

According to the Washington Times there's no interest in Jones...

No interest in Jones - Redskins 360 - Washington Times

As I said, I don't think there's much interest from him as well. He will end up some team where he can start right away (i.e. Buffalo).

And it seems that he's not interested in Seattle.

FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Ex-Bengals OT calls off visit to Seattle

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

As I said, I don't think there's much interest from him as well. He will end up some team where he can start right away (i.e. Buffalo).

And it seems that he's not interested in Seattle.

FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Ex-Bengals OT calls off visit to Seattle

That's because he wants to come to DC...he told me he can help this offense be great and he really, really hates seeing Jason on the turf half the season.