Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target

MTK · 02-26-2009, 07:26 PM

Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target - Redskins Insider

Ray Willis, the young Seattle tackle, could be the solution to Washington's right tackle problems, and is someone the team is looking at as free agency looms, according to a league source. Willis, 26, did not play much in his first three years in Seattle - he was drafted while Skins coaches Jim Zorn and Stump Mitchell were on the staff - but when injuries hit the Seahawks' line last year, he started 10 games and fared well.

He is still a bit raw, but has great size at 6-feet-6, 315 pounds. Some executives in the league believe him to be Washington's top tackle option, and he will not be too expensive to land. With Derrick Dockery released and now someone younger who could be plugged in at guard, the Skins have some decent options. As we have previously reported, the Skins have given no indications that they will be making a play for the more expensive young offensive linemen like Jason Brown or Chris Kemoeatu.

If the Skins can't land someone like Willis or Dockery, then older players coming off injuries would fit the value role. These are guys we have already discussed this week like Jeff Saturday, Mark Tauscher and Stacy Andrews.

The Goat · 02-26-2009, 07:29 PM

Alrightythen... been wondering about this kid for a few weeks at least. Buges will have to coach him up cuz he tends to miss blocks but when he finds his target the sh%t hits the fan.

... 53 where did you post that link on Willis?

53Fan · 02-26-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Alrightythen... been wondering about this kid for a few weeks at least. Buges will have to coach him up cuz he tends to miss blocks but when he finds his target the sh%t hits the fan.

... 53 where did you post that link on Willis?

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The Goat · 02-26-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

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Nice work...

Dirtbag59 · 02-26-2009, 07:30 PM

I'm all for it. Glad to see that Vinny was serious about revamping the teams front lines. On top of that it'll also allow us to go BPA and possibly pickup a guy like Maluga come draft time. Though I still wouldn't wind another young OL prospect.

Dirtbag59 · 02-26-2009, 07:33 PM

Keep in mind most of this seems to be based on his outlook going into training camp last year as a backup.

Also on a side note the Seahawks two leading rushers combined for 1,272 yards with a 4.3 average.

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Dark Blue = Bad

Grade: 54 | Key
Alert: None
Comment:Willis is a massive tackle who has been a backup for the Seahawks the past three years. He has excellent size and strength for the position, but is somewhat-limited in his lateral range and agility in space. He has strong hands and is able to shock opponents as he engages. He can create movement at the point of attack and create run lanes, but does not do a great job of bringing his feet with him, which causes him to fall off blocks more than you'd like. He will show above-average initial quickness and can kickstep for the short set, but lacks the lateral range to get out with some of the better speed rushers. He will struggle in space when he has to react and right himself versus counter moves. He has some tools to work with, but badly needs more experience and more technique work with his footwork and hand use

GMScud · 02-26-2009, 07:40 PM

GTripp mentioned him a few days ago. I like the idea. He knows our offense, he's young, huge, and inexpensive. Buges can get a lot out of him I'm sure. I'm all for this and Dockery.

The Goat · 02-26-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

GTripp mentioned him a few days ago. I like the idea. He knows our offense, he's young, huge, and inexpensive. Buges can get a lot out of him I'm sure. I'm all for this and Dockery.

Gosh if this happens and we address the d-line in FA... what will we do in the draft.

... i got it. A CB, RB, WR, TE

SmootSmack · 02-26-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Gosh if this happens and we address the d-line in FA... what will we do in the draft.

... i got it. A CB, RB, WR, TE

Depending on how things shake out over these next few days, I would not be surprised at all if we start hearing Malcolm Jenkins or Vontae Davis mentioned

SC Skins Fan · 02-26-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

GTripp mentioned him a few days ago. I like the idea. He knows our offense, he's young, huge, and inexpensive. Buges can get a lot out of him I'm sure. I'm all for this and Dockery.

For what it is worth, here is what Adam Schefter said about Willis today: Ray Willis, Seahawks (T) — Pay attention to his name; the contract he lands is going to be eye opening.

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skinsfan_nn · 02-26-2009, 08:06 PM

Gas up REDSKIN 1 baby this could is gonna be a late night for me! This could be a good move, Ray Willis that is!

Saturday is off the market!

COLTS KEEP SATURDAY
Posted by Mike Florio on February 26, 2009, 7:21 p.m.

Possibly buoyed by that extra $4 million in cap space that every team picked up on Wednesday, the Colts have agreed to terms with center Jeff Saturday, according to the Indianapolis Star.

It’s a three-year deal.

The Colts have been having serious salary cap problems of late. Earlier this week, they released receiver Marvin Harrison after he balked at a request to reduce his $9 million base salary.

But the Colts reportedly will allow seven other teams players on the team to become unrestricted free agents: running back Dominic Rhodes, punter Hunter Smith, linebacker Tyjuan Hagler, defensive tackle Darrell Reid, defensive end Josh Thomas, cornerback Keiwan Ratliff, and safety Matt Giordano.

Nflnick11 · 02-26-2009, 08:33 PM

I mean he's an option but I'd prefer dockery first as an oline option, and then getting a T in the draft but if this guys cheap then yes get him

The Goat · 02-26-2009, 08:38 PM

Ok here ya'll go...

2008 Season Retrospective: Ray Willis - Field Gulls

... he sounds mean. I likey.

MiraclesHappen07 · 02-26-2009, 08:42 PM

Hmmm this Free Agent period is starting sound interesting

That Guy · 02-26-2009, 09:02 PM

our line is so bad right now that upgrades won't be hard to find. if he can do that (and cheaply) then i'm all for it.

not pittsburg bad or vintage texans bad... but for our standards, terrible.

02-26-2009, 07:26 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,831	Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target - Redskins Insider Ray Willis, the young Seattle tackle, could be the solution to Washington's right tackle problems, and is someone the team is looking at as free agency looms, according to a league source. Willis, 26, did not play much in his first three years in Seattle - he was drafted while Skins coaches Jim Zorn and Stump Mitchell were on the staff - but when injuries hit the Seahawks' line last year, he started 10 games and fared well. He is still a bit raw, but has great size at 6-feet-6, 315 pounds. Some executives in the league believe him to be Washington's top tackle option, and he will not be too expensive to land. With Derrick Dockery released and now someone younger who could be plugged in at guard, the Skins have some decent options. As we have previously reported, the Skins have given no indications that they will be making a play for the more expensive young offensive linemen like Jason Brown or Chris Kemoeatu. If the Skins can't land someone like Willis or Dockery, then older players coming off injuries would fit the value role. These are guys we have already discussed this week like Jeff Saturday, Mark Tauscher and Stacy Andrews. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-26-2009, 07:29 PM	#2
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target Alrightythen... been wondering about this kid for a few weeks at least. Buges will have to coach him up cuz he tends to miss blocks but when he finds his target the sh%t hits the fan. ... 53 where did you post that link on Willis? __________________ 24-34

02-26-2009, 07:30 PM	#5
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target I'm all for it. Glad to see that Vinny was serious about revamping the teams front lines. On top of that it'll also allow us to go BPA and possibly pickup a guy like Maluga come draft time. Though I still wouldn't wind another young OL prospect. __________________ "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

02-26-2009, 07:33 PM	#6
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target Keep in mind most of this seems to be based on his outlook going into training camp last year as a backup. Also on a side note the Seahawks two leading rushers combined for 1,272 yards with a 4.3 average. Burgundy = Good Dark Blue = Bad Grade: 54 \| Key Alert: None Comment:Willis is a massive tackle who has been a backup for the Seahawks the past three years. He has excellent size and strength for the position, but is somewhat-limited in his lateral range and agility in space. He has strong hands and is able to shock opponents as he engages. He can create movement at the point of attack and create run lanes, but does not do a great job of bringing his feet with him, which causes him to fall off blocks more than you'd like. He will show above-average initial quickness and can kickstep for the short set, but lacks the lateral range to get out with some of the better speed rushers. He will struggle in space when he has to react and right himself versus counter moves. He has some tools to work with, but badly needs more experience and more technique work with his footwork and hand use __________________ "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 Last edited by Dirtbag59; 02-26-2009 at 07:40 PM.

02-26-2009, 07:40 PM	#7
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target GTripp mentioned him a few days ago. I like the idea. He knows our offense, he's young, huge, and inexpensive. Buges can get a lot out of him I'm sure. I'm all for this and Dockery. __________________ Tardy

02-26-2009, 08:06 PM	#11
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target Gas up REDSKIN 1 baby this could is gonna be a late night for me! This could be a good move, Ray Willis that is! Saturday is off the market! COLTS KEEP SATURDAY Posted by Mike Florio on February 26, 2009, 7:21 p.m. Possibly buoyed by that extra $4 million in cap space that every team picked up on Wednesday, the Colts have agreed to terms with center Jeff Saturday, according to the Indianapolis Star. It’s a three-year deal. The Colts have been having serious salary cap problems of late. Earlier this week, they released receiver Marvin Harrison after he balked at a request to reduce his $9 million base salary. But the Colts reportedly will allow seven other teams players on the team to become unrestricted free agents: running back Dominic Rhodes, punter Hunter Smith, linebacker Tyjuan Hagler, defensive tackle Darrell Reid, defensive end Josh Thomas, cornerback Keiwan Ratliff, and safety Matt Giordano. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

02-26-2009, 08:33 PM	#12
Nflnick11 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 432	Re: Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target I mean he's an option but I'd prefer dockery first as an oline option, and then getting a T in the draft but if this guys cheap then yes get him

02-26-2009, 08:38 PM	#13
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target Ok here ya'll go... 2008 Season Retrospective: Ray Willis - Field Gulls ... he sounds mean. I likey. __________________ 24-34

02-26-2009, 08:42 PM	#14
MiraclesHappen07 Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richlands, Va Posts: 318	Re: Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target Hmmm this Free Agent period is starting sound interesting __________________ Resistance is futile, The Burgundy and Gold are coming!!! "Football can like a box of chocolates, nevers know what your gona get any given sunday"-From zach williams, revised verison from Forest Gump

02-26-2009, 09:02 PM	#15
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Ray Willis Is Another Free Agent Target our line is so bad right now that upgrades won't be hard to find. if he can do that (and cheaply) then i'm all for it. not pittsburg bad or vintage texans bad... but for our standards, terrible.

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