Injuries will create a youth movement opportunity

Dirtbag59 · 11-22-2010, 08:47 PM

Well it figures that we'd get a few injuries headed our way. It's not like we were knocking out opposing players by playing patty cake. When you play as physical as some of our guys have this year then injuries are bound to happen.

SirClintonPortis · 11-23-2010, 03:47 AM

And as for the present, having McNabb and Brown flame out in three years while those who grabbed Nate Allen, Taylor Mays, Lamarr Houston, Jared Veldheer(reach, but still), Terrence Cody, and maybe some others. all have hit on guys that will be benefitting their teams 3 years from now and beyond.

SirClintonPortis · 11-23-2010, 03:51 AM

Nor did I ever state that the quality of drafted players was NATURALLY SUPERIOR TO the externally obtained players. It's just that these sorts of externally obtained had guys around him who were "home-grown". Yeah, the Saints finished their puzzle with Brees, but a good chunk of their OL, RBs, and WRs were all "home-grown" from the draft or UDFA.

freddyg12 · 11-23-2010, 09:19 AM

The FA culture was so different when Beathard was acquiring players & when Casserly was in Plan B free agency. The players didn't have much control then, so when they were brought in they typically accepted their role on the team. Unlike some big name FAs these days, like say a dude in B&G that wears 92?

The 91 skins had a lot of plan b free agents on defense, that was a great defense for being built partially out of leftovers. But in our glory years we hit on a lot of draft picks in late rounds & found players at small schools, e.g. Darrell Green. Even picking J. Schroeder was brilliant, the guy was going to play baseball. He comes in after Joe T. has his leg snapped, goes to a pro bowl, loses his touch & then we trade him for arguably the best LT in football.

I think most of us agree that in the cap era, you can't build a team from free agency at the expense of draft picks. It doesn't make sense, economically & in terms of football.

scott.sharrer · 11-23-2010, 09:41 AM

What happened to the topic of this thread???

Anyways, I am glad to see James Davis being brought up from the practice squad. I remember watching him play while at Clemson and I really think he has some real talent and could make a huge impact the remainder of the season. With him and Keiland, we just may finally get a running game going.

SmootSmack · 11-23-2010, 09:56 AM

For those wondering 16/22 Super Bowl XVII starters were either draft picks or UDFAs (and I'm including Monk though he didn't play in the SB); 13/22 for SB XXII, and 11/22 for XXVI. This, of course, includes guys drafted after the 7th round, which isn't possible anymore. Saints had 10/22 in their SB win earlier this year. Redskins opened the season with I think 7/22 drafted or UDFA starters. But anyway, I think it's a) a different era and b) there are many ways to build a champion.

Anyhow, back to the topic of this thread. Been some rumors of Selvish Capers being called up but I'm not sure I see that happening. And Ramzee Robinson will be working out with the Skins today and may be signed.

scott.sharrer · 11-23-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Anyhow, back to the topic of this thread. Been some rumors of Selvish Capers being called up but I'm not sure I see that happening. And Ramzee Robinson will be working out with the Skins today and may be signed.

James Davis was called up and the other roster spot that is currently open, they are looking to fill with a safety. So Capers coming up isn't likely at all now. I personally think Davis is a better option right now then Capers anyways.

MTK · 11-23-2010, 10:14 AM

^^ Yeah but we're still short on OL

SmootSmack · 11-23-2010, 10:19 AM

It will all depend on whether they place Rabach on IR, which I'm hearing is a possibility. If they do, they'll probably call up Cook or Capers

saden1 · 11-23-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It will all depend on whether they place Rabach on IR, which I'm hearing is a possibility. If they do, they'll probably call up Cook or Capers

Rabach has a second degree meniscus tear...his play can only get worse. I'd shelf him.

SmootSmack · 11-23-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Rabach has a second degree meniscus tear...his play can only get worse. I'd shelf him.

Thought it was his MCL, not his meniscus?

In other news, we just lost Will Robinson to the Seahawks active roster

GTripp0012 · 11-23-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Thought it was his MCL, not his meniscus?

In other news, we just lost Will Robinson to the Seahawks active roster

Danger! Matt Hasselbeck.

Monkeydad · 11-23-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Thought it was his MCL, not his meniscus?

In other news, we just lost Will Robinson to the Seahawks active roster

I heard both but this is one source:

Twitter / Ryan O'Halloran: 2. Rabach second-degree me ...

21SkinsFan28 · 11-23-2010, 03:45 PM

John Keim's twitter says Macho Harris was signed today. Looks like they filled that safety spot.

SmootSmack · 11-23-2010, 06:59 PM

Any thoughts (Scud, I'm looking in your direction) on the RB we added to the practice squad Kestahn Moore

11-22-2010, 08:47 PM	#1
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Injuries will create a youth movement opportunity Well it figures that we'd get a few injuries headed our way. It's not like we were knocking out opposing players by playing patty cake. When you play as physical as some of our guys have this year then injuries are bound to happen. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

11-23-2010, 03:47 AM	#2
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	Re: Injuries will create a youth movement opportunity And as for the present, having McNabb and Brown flame out in three years while those who grabbed Nate Allen, Taylor Mays, Lamarr Houston, Jared Veldheer(reach, but still), Terrence Cody, and maybe some others. all have hit on guys that will be benefitting their teams 3 years from now and beyond. __________________ Analysis using datasets (aka stats) is an attempt at reverse-engineering a player's "goodness". Virtuosity remembered, douchebaggery forgotten. The ideal character profile shoved down modern Western men and women's throats is Don Juan.

11-23-2010, 03:51 AM	#3
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	Re: Injuries will create a youth movement opportunity Nor did I ever state that the quality of drafted players was NATURALLY SUPERIOR TO the externally obtained players. It's just that these sorts of externally obtained had guys around him who were "home-grown". Yeah, the Saints finished their puzzle with Brees, but a good chunk of their OL, RBs, and WRs were all "home-grown" from the draft or UDFA. __________________ Analysis using datasets (aka stats) is an attempt at reverse-engineering a player's "goodness". Virtuosity remembered, douchebaggery forgotten. The ideal character profile shoved down modern Western men and women's throats is Don Juan.

11-23-2010, 09:19 AM	#4
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Injuries will create a youth movement opportunity The FA culture was so different when Beathard was acquiring players & when Casserly was in Plan B free agency. The players didn't have much control then, so when they were brought in they typically accepted their role on the team. Unlike some big name FAs these days, like say a dude in B&G that wears 92? The 91 skins had a lot of plan b free agents on defense, that was a great defense for being built partially out of leftovers. But in our glory years we hit on a lot of draft picks in late rounds & found players at small schools, e.g. Darrell Green. Even picking J. Schroeder was brilliant, the guy was going to play baseball. He comes in after Joe T. has his leg snapped, goes to a pro bowl, loses his touch & then we trade him for arguably the best LT in football. I think most of us agree that in the cap era, you can't build a team from free agency at the expense of draft picks. It doesn't make sense, economically & in terms of football.

11-23-2010, 09:41 AM	#5
scott.sharrer Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 25	Re: Injuries will create a youth movement opportunity What happened to the topic of this thread??? Anyways, I am glad to see James Davis being brought up from the practice squad. I remember watching him play while at Clemson and I really think he has some real talent and could make a huge impact the remainder of the season. With him and Keiland, we just may finally get a running game going.

11-23-2010, 09:56 AM	#6
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Injuries will create a youth movement opportunity For those wondering 16/22 Super Bowl XVII starters were either draft picks or UDFAs (and I'm including Monk though he didn't play in the SB); 13/22 for SB XXII, and 11/22 for XXVI. This, of course, includes guys drafted after the 7th round, which isn't possible anymore. Saints had 10/22 in their SB win earlier this year. Redskins opened the season with I think 7/22 drafted or UDFA starters. But anyway, I think it's a) a different era and b) there are many ways to build a champion. Anyhow, back to the topic of this thread. Been some rumors of Selvish Capers being called up but I'm not sure I see that happening. And Ramzee Robinson will be working out with the Skins today and may be signed. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

11-23-2010, 10:14 AM	#8
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Injuries will create a youth movement opportunity ^^ Yeah but we're still short on OL __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-23-2010, 10:19 AM	#9
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Injuries will create a youth movement opportunity It will all depend on whether they place Rabach on IR, which I'm hearing is a possibility. If they do, they'll probably call up Cook or Capers __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

11-23-2010, 03:45 PM	#14
21SkinsFan28 Camp Scrub Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 10	Re: Injuries will create a youth movement opportunity John Keim's twitter says Macho Harris was signed today. Looks like they filled that safety spot.

11-23-2010, 06:59 PM	#15
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Injuries will create a youth movement opportunity Any thoughts (Scud, I'm looking in your direction) on the RB we added to the practice squad Kestahn Moore __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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