Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Man, you know the OL market is thin when Pashos and Clifton are the "big" targets. Still better than what we've got, but definitely stop gap types.

I was thinking that the signing of Clifton gives us a lot more flexibility in that if Bradford does fall to us in the first and we end up with a project tackle in the draft, like Ducasse, then we can possibly give them experience at RT before we try our hand at LT. Then if that doesn't seem to be working out we can draft a LT with our first rounder next year.

:FIREdevil Oh and besides guys the tackle class next year looks much better, this years class is the weakest tackle class like you know like ever. Better yet lets use a mid round pick to find a franchise LT. I'm pretty sure we'll be able to manage that. We can draft him right after our 5th round franchise QB :FIREdevil

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I was thinking that the signing of Clifton gives us a lot more flexibility in that if Bradford does fall to us in the first and we end up with a project tackle in the draft, like Ducasse, then we can possibly give them experience at RT before we try our hand at LT. Then if that doesn't seem to be working out we can draft a LT with our first rounder next year.

I also wonder that Clifton is insurance in case we lose out on both Bradford and Okung. I also wonder if you could move Clifton or Pashos to RT if we land Okung?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I also wonder that Clifton is insurance in case we lose out on both Bradford and Okung. I also wonder if you could move Clifton or Pashos to RT if we land Okung?

Could be. There's a very good chance we could miss out on BOTH of them and end up drafting a top defensive player we just can't pass up...or trading down.

I was also wondering if Clifton or Okung could move to RT? Other than Dockery, we need to upgrade the whole line.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I also wonder that Clifton is insurance in case we lose out on both Bradford and Okung. I also wonder if you could move Clifton or Pashos to RT if we land Okung?

Clifton would make a nice RT. I think thought that the main reason we like him now is aside from his reputation he's spent the last few years in a zone blocking scheme. Unfortunately my favorite project Daryn Colledge got a second round tender from Green Bay. Oh well.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I also wonder that Clifton is insurance in case we lose out on both Bradford and Okung. I also wonder if you could move Clifton or Pashos to RT if we land Okung?

I was wondering how they get those ships in those little bottles. :confused:

[Skins4L]

I like this huge dumpoff so nescessary.

I agree with everyone we chose to let go... and let stay so far.

Ill miss a few...
Cartwright, Randle El, Thomas, Griffin... they were solid Skins.
But Its a new day.

[Mechanix544]

It might be a tad bit dangerous, but I think we should draft BOTH of our tackles in the draft. Okung and Veldheer are just a beast of a tandem, and its definitely within the realm of possible. If the FO is serious about making this team younger and better, then our first two picks in the draft should be OT's, and then pick up Pike to backup Campbell for a year. We'll see what happens, but I do hope we draft Okung. Our line with him, Veldheer and a decent guard p/u in FA would go from god awful to above average. A nice turnaround for one offseason.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mechanix544

It might be a tad bit dangerous, but I think we should draft BOTH of our tackles in the draft. Okung and Veldheer are just a beast of a tandem, and its definitely within the realm of possible. If the FO is serious about making this team younger and better, then our first two picks in the draft should be OT's, and then pick up Pike to backup Campbell for a year. We'll see what happens, but I do hope we draft Okung. Our line with him, Veldheer and a decent guard p/u in FA would go from god awful to above average. A nice turnaround for one offseason.

Not sure how that can be dangerous...more like the solid move. Right now we have 0 legit LTs on the roster and 1 RT who I think will struggle mightily in the zone blocking scheme. WE NEED YOUNG, LEGIT OT TALENT more than anything you could possibly imagine.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by Mechanix544

It might be a tad bit dangerous, but I think we should draft BOTH of our tackles in the draft. Okung and Veldheer are just a beast of a tandem, and its definitely within the realm of possible. If the FO is serious about making this team younger and better, then our first two picks in the draft should be OT's, and then pick up Pike to backup Campbell for a year. We'll see what happens, but I do hope we draft Okung. Our line with him, Veldheer and a decent guard p/u in FA would go from god awful to above average. A nice turnaround for one offseason.

I was thinking the same thing, especially with Pike. We do need a FS though.

[firstdown]

Ok so I for got FA started last night and I'm at lunch reading the paper. I missed all of this last night and had no clue we let 10 guys go but I was not surprised at any of the names I saw.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Ok so I for got FA started last night and I'm at lunch reading the paper. I missed all of this last night and had no clue we let 10 guys go but I was not surprised at any of the names I saw.

i don't even think that any of the guys that got cut are going to be picked up.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

i don't even think that any of the guys that got cut are going to be picked up.

Randy Thomas - No
ARE - Probably
Collins - Probably
Smoot - Probably
Mason - No
Grif - Yes

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Randy Thomas - No
ARE - Probably
Collins - Probably
Smoot - Probably
Mason - No
Grif - Yes

ARE will definitely get a call from someone. Collins, meh probably not unless Saunders wants him. Smoot, yeah probably. Griffin, probably unless he decides to retire. Thomas if he's 100% might get a shot somewhere as a backup. Perhaps an August signing if somebody is desperate. Betts might get a call if he's healthy.

[over the mountain]

dont count randy out yet. he tore his other bicep this year so its not like he had a re-occurring injury.

plus he said he knew he might be cut but has prepared himself for another season, which i assume means he has stayed in playing shape and will make a go of it with someone.