Mini camp news

[franklinhimself]

How about 2 DTs/NTs to play the guards and centers, with 4 OLBs (2 on each side) with Fletcher in the middle to get in on every tackle until he's 43 yrs old?

[JoeRedskin]

^^ Hey look, it's the defensive version of the swinging gate play!!

[Dirtbag59]

Rocky McIntosh's agent:

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

By the way, whats the deal with Landry? Is he bulking up to play ILB?

wonder what he's weighing in at

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by franklinhimself

How about 2 DTs/NTs to play the guards and centers, with 4 OLBs (2 on each side) with Fletcher in the middle to get in on every tackle until he's 43 yrs old?

The 2-5-4 Formation, Corey Mays, and Other Preseason Week One Ramblings | Bleacher Report

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

The 2-5-4 Formation, Corey Mays, and Other Preseason Week One Ramblings | Bleacher Report

The Patriots also have been known to use it on passing downs.

[CRedskinsRule]

A link to the redskins blog with a few pics from minicamp

Back On The Field
How can you not like THAT line LOL. McNabb is smiling must be because it's a GREAT line.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

The Patriots also have been known to use it on passing downs.

Skins are actually planning to implement some 4-2-5 defensive schemes. I think maybe Texas A&M or TCU runs it?

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Skins are actually planning to implement some 4-2-5 defensive schemes. I think maybe Texas A&M or TCU runs it?

Given the overwhelming number of defensive linemen and defensive backs, compared to what we have at LB, this actually would seem to suit us - much more than the 3-4 would. I say:

60% - 4-3
20% - 4-2-5
10% - 3-4
10% - everything else

[tryfuhl]

Pretty sure TCU was running it vs Boise St.. not sure I watched any A&M games

[internetcareer]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

beat me to it:

RedskinsInsider

RT @JReidPost: Rocky McIntosh will not attend minicamp but hopes "we'll have a resolution soon." Sounds like a trade could be in works.

Rocky has Marcus Washington disease and that is why he is not attending.

(for those that don't know of this medical disease, it afflects the mental area of linebackers and allows one to believe that he is really Laurence Taylor, even when he is not capable of generating sacks or making a pro bowl)

[SmootSmack]

We gave up a 2nd and a 6th for the chance to draft Rocky. I hope we get something similar in return...but I know we won't

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

We gave up a 2nd and a 6th for the chance to draft Rocky. I hope we get something similar in return...but I know we won't

Do you really think we'll trade Rocky? I would relish the opportunity to get back that 2nd rounder any way we can. We need DP's in the worst way.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Do you really think we'll trade Rocky? I would relish the opportunity to get back that 2nd rounder any way we can. We need DP's in the worst way.

Rocky had his best year last year, should be worth something.

[jdc65]

I believe that only Fletch, Mac, and Henson are inside linebackers, everyone else mentioned is an OLB or DE. Inside backer, especially with a switch to the 3-4 is a Major Need in my opinion. I don't see Fletch on the team next year, and he may not be effective in a 3-4 this year. Losing Rocky only compounds the weakness, and without Haynesworth also, our running D could be a sieve.

I personally don't like Spikes at all, he is a 1 down player and special teamer with his lack of speed. In my opinion, Jamar Chaney-Miss. St, Daryll Sharpton-Mia U, Donald Butler-Wash, would fit our scheme as 3 down players, and should be available in the 4th-5th rounds.