Decimated Offensive line

freddyg12 · 10-15-2007, 12:58 PM

JLC said on this blog today that there is tension brewing between Saunders & GW, implied that the defensive staff isn't too happy w/AS's calls. We can't afford to have that now w/the injuries to the o line.

IF this team can weather these injuries & at least go .500 till December, Thomas might be back and able to play. That could be a serious boost to the O.

In the meantime, I bet the phones are ringing off the hook around the nfl. Its doubtful that anybody decent is available but I'm sure they're looking.
Heyer's got a pulled hamstring. Don't know how long that would sideline him, but if its something that would cause him to miss a few games, I wouldn't be surprised if they put him on IR & sign somebody.

GMScud · 10-15-2007, 01:06 PM

This is an issue that goes way beyond what happens between the goal posts. At this point, with the magnitude of injuries, this could cause some serious problems tweaking the 53-man to make sure we're okay. Given the injuries and how much we rely on a power running game, coupled with how badly our WR's have played, I don't think it's a stretch to say we are in deep shit folks. If Rabach, Wade, and Heyer all end up missing games, I'm expecting nothing better than an 8-8 season. Remember, before this game even started we were limited to only running left. Now what? It's such a shame considering our defense looks to be at the top of the heap.

GMScud · 10-15-2007, 01:26 PM

After reading JLC's redskins insider, sounds like the injuries are as follows:
Wade was walking fine and says his injury is a day-to-day type thing- may pracitce later in the week and expects to play Sunday.
Heyer also sounds like he was walking fine but wasn't sure when he'd be able to practice. Said he had a hammy pull, which is worse than a strain.
Rabach (gulp) was shuffling along rather than walking, and said he didn't yet know the severity of the injury. That groin better not be torn damn it.

This season had and still could have so much promise. But this rash of injuries on the O-line and the fact that starting week 8 we play 4 outta 5 on the road....

I'm extremely concerned. And pretty upset to be honest. I love this team so damn much...

GusFrerotte · 10-15-2007, 09:57 PM

Cards Shmards, we have 2 away games withthe AFC East coming up. We might have no O line after that two game road trip!!!

Longtimefan · 10-16-2007, 11:15 AM

I'm really concerned about the current state of the O-line. Our offense has been struggling at best, and with the line in such flux it's going to be difficult to maintain any offensive continuity. Teams have already taken notice of the fact we no longer run to the right, and have taken steps to take advantage.

I'm mostly concerned with how it's going to affect the continued maturation process of our young QB. It's not going to be good if we continue having difficulty running the ball, or that he has to scramble for his life while trying to pass. It's imperative that we have success up front because nothing else on offense works if we dont.

10-15-2007, 12:58 PM	#1
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Decimated Offensive line JLC said on this blog today that there is tension brewing between Saunders & GW, implied that the defensive staff isn't too happy w/AS's calls. We can't afford to have that now w/the injuries to the o line. IF this team can weather these injuries & at least go .500 till December, Thomas might be back and able to play. That could be a serious boost to the O. In the meantime, I bet the phones are ringing off the hook around the nfl. Its doubtful that anybody decent is available but I'm sure they're looking. Heyer's got a pulled hamstring. Don't know how long that would sideline him, but if its something that would cause him to miss a few games, I wouldn't be surprised if they put him on IR & sign somebody.

10-15-2007, 01:06 PM	#2
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Decimated Offensive line This is an issue that goes way beyond what happens between the goal posts. At this point, with the magnitude of injuries, this could cause some serious problems tweaking the 53-man to make sure we're okay. Given the injuries and how much we rely on a power running game, coupled with how badly our WR's have played, I don't think it's a stretch to say we are in deep shit folks. If Rabach, Wade, and Heyer all end up missing games, I'm expecting nothing better than an 8-8 season. Remember, before this game even started we were limited to only running left. Now what? It's such a shame considering our defense looks to be at the top of the heap. __________________ Tardy

10-15-2007, 01:26 PM	#3
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Decimated Offensive line After reading JLC's redskins insider, sounds like the injuries are as follows: Wade was walking fine and says his injury is a day-to-day type thing- may pracitce later in the week and expects to play Sunday. Heyer also sounds like he was walking fine but wasn't sure when he'd be able to practice. Said he had a hammy pull, which is worse than a strain. Rabach (gulp) was shuffling along rather than walking, and said he didn't yet know the severity of the injury. That groin better not be torn damn it. This season had and still could have so much promise. But this rash of injuries on the O-line and the fact that starting week 8 we play 4 outta 5 on the road.... I'm extremely concerned. And pretty upset to be honest. I love this team so damn much... __________________ Tardy

10-15-2007, 09:57 PM	#4
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Decimated Offensive line Cards Shmards, we have 2 away games withthe AFC East coming up. We might have no O line after that two game road trip!!!

10-16-2007, 11:15 AM	#5
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Decimated Offensive line I'm really concerned about the current state of the O-line. Our offense has been struggling at best, and with the line in such flux it's going to be difficult to maintain any offensive continuity. Teams have already taken notice of the fact we no longer run to the right, and have taken steps to take advantage. I'm mostly concerned with how it's going to affect the continued maturation process of our young QB. It's not going to be good if we continue having difficulty running the ball, or that he has to scramble for his life while trying to pass. It's imperative that we have success up front because nothing else on offense works if we dont.

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