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His safe play works well on a team that can score other ways (defense/specials) and is given a lot of short fields (again from defense/specials). As we've talked about over and over here, they haven't had that kind of defense. They've had a defense that is tough in yardage, but don't create turnovers. Similarly, the special teams (punt returns with ARE) don't create enough big returns to give the offense short fields.
I was surprised to see that ranking this morning. I hope they're right, though. If he really is approximately the 14th best DE, he should have some very solid production this year playing with the most talented DL he's had in Washington (and probably SF, too).
this is DAMNING evididence, and Exhibit A for the JB prosecutors. And these three plays unfolded with top-notch pass pro, so the defenders can only hang their hat on the tired '7 of the last 8 years under a different OC' excuse (as if new OC's impacted Ryan/Flacco last year). When it's 3rd and long and you're losing by 2 scores in the 4th Q, you have to make a play. or at least try
Easy, tiger. This can be explained away in part by unfamiliarity with a new offense (yes, a tired excuse but unfortunately a valid one). This year is the test IMHO, and there are no more excuses to be had.
If the Redskins are heading in the right direction, we should see a pretty significant improvement in the offense and espeically in Jason Campbell's development. If the offense performs as well as it did last year (especially in the last 8 games), I think they need to seriously consider another coaching change.
I'm not usually into this sort of thing, but I would say that Campbell needs to hit all of these minimum numbers to be able to claim progress:60% comp
I haven't really paid much attention to these rankings, but I saw that Amobi Okoye was ranked #16. There was a lot of talk that the Redskins were considering Okoye when they drafted LaRon Landry a couple years ago.
If the offensive line collapses again this year due to injury and age, the results are likely to be very similar to last year. This is how things snowball. If the O-line is a problem, it stifles the offense. And that gives rise to the desire to change coaches and QB's, though neither one has anything to do with the O-line being a problem.
Coaches definately have a role in how the OL does. Shouldn't Zorn know that the OL is critical to the success of the offense? And if he believes it needs a talent infusion, shouldn't Zorn be pushing for draft picks and free agent signing on the OL? He also has the ultimate responsibility for developing the OL players that are on the roster.So if the OL fails again, it does not reflect well on Zorn. I do agree that there is a limit to how much a QB can lobby for better offensive linemen without destroying the relationship he has with the current offensive linemen.
I saw the list and saw that Lance Briggs was on the list. My thought: if the Redskins had traded for Lance Briggs and given him a large contract, or if they has traded for Ochocinco and given him a new contract, would they have been able to afford Haynesworth? Or Haynesworth and Hall?
Let's talk about it this way. Do you think their offensive line can be average or above for the whole season? Not under perfect conditions (no injuries, etc.) but in a regular NFL season?I don't.I think they're too old, injury-prone, and with fading talent. I don't think coaching or QB play can fix those things.
How do you know that he isn't doing that? Remember a couple of things - Vinny's the GM, so the "ultimate responsibility" for talent infusion is on him now. Also, Vinny has stated that he thinks OL's are poor picks high in the draft, and that the best values for OL's come with later picks and UDFA's. I can't completely disagree with him, but the point is that you don't have to look very hard to see the reason for our failure to draft OL's in the first couple of rounds over the last six years or so.
From what I've seen of Willis, he's legit. I have no problem with his ranking. I might even put him first. Ryans has always seemed like a system guy, but I haven't seen too much of him. I remember when Washington signed Fletcher, people were posting that all he does is make tackles 7 yards downfield. That's the sense I get with Ryans. But, I think we've seen a different Fletcher than some warned us about. He makes a lot of bigtime, important tackles. Just on leadership alone, I think Feltcher deserves a higher ranking.
Total plays: 1,031Pass plays: 571Rush plays: 460Total yards: 5,398Pass yards: 3,495Rush yards: 1,903PASSING ATT COMP COMP% YDS Y/A TD INT SCK SCKYDSCAMPBELL 526 337 64.1 3630 6.9 20 11 32 250COLLINS 10 5 50.0 75 7.5 0 0 0 0RANDLE EL 3 2 66.7 40 13.3 0 0 0 0TOTAL 539 344 63.8 3745 6.9 20 11 32 250RUSHING ATT YDS Y/A TDPORTIS 310 1300 4.2 11BETTS 80 310 3.9 2CAMPBELL 35 160 4.6 1RB OTHER 10 35 3.5 0SELLERS 5 25 5.0 0THOMAS 2 25 12.5 0RANDLE EL 3 20 6.7 0CARTWRIGHT 5 18 3.6 0MOSS 1 10 10.0 0TOTAL 451 1903 4.2 14RECEIVING REC YDS Y/R TDMOSS 72 970 13.5 6COOLEY 77 825 10.7 6RANDLE EL 43 490 11.4 2THOMAS 33 400 12.1 2KELLY 26 325 12.5 2PORTIS 32 225 7.0 1BETTS 24 180 7.5 0DAVIS 16 150 9.4 1WR OTHER 7 80 11.4 0SELLERS 9 65 7.2 0YODER 5 35 7.0 0TOTAL 344 3745 10.9 20Yeah, I'm not saying I think Fletcher should be ranked ahead of those 5 guys I mentioned in the parentheses. Just that I think he gets overshadowed by them so much that it isn't until after someone gets to the A.J. Hawks of the league that they say "Hmmm, I guess I should stick London Fletcher in here somewhere."I think he's fully deserving of a top 10 ranking, and I'd probably put him as high as 8 behind Willis, Beason, Ryans, Urlacher, Lewis, and probably Dansby and Farrior (not necessarily in that order). Ruud might be one more that could be just slightly ranked higher than Fletcher, IMO.
Love his work ethic and attitude. What a bonus Williams could turn out to be.
Not possible. Didn't they hear the Redskins signed him?
There was a report a couple weeks ago (probably posted further back in this thread) that he was down to 370. So either he pigged out, or these "Williams weighs X" stories aren't to be believed."I don't know what happened, Buges, I swear I don't. When I regained consciousness I was in an Olive Garden, it was deserted, there were empty plates everywhere, and my stomach didn't feel so good."Sebowski said:
Fletcher has been and likely will continue to be the MVP of the D. More than his football abilities, his anticipation skills merit All-Pro status, IMO. The guy simply knows where the play is going. I try to key on him when watching the game. I'd not be surprised if he ends up coaching after hanging it up.
Did LaRon Landry really have that good of a season last year? I realize he has great physical abilities, but I just don't remember him making that many plays, especially game changing plays. It's not like last year where Sean Taylor was all over the field and everyone knew he was having an outstanding season.
right. he didn't seem to make any big plays and the image of B.Jacobs steamrolling him on the nationally televised opener did little to enhance the rep he was beginning to establish in 2007 (2 int's against Seattle in the playoff game). plus, they referenced an injury that may have held him back...I am at a loss on that one. he's young and should be top 10 in a year or two, once the Dawkins/Sharpers/Wilsons age off the list and his play improves
These rankings aren't made based on last year's performance. Urlacher had a down year in '08 and he is still ranked the #1 ILB. Bob Sanders only played in 6 games last year, yet is the #4 S. As far as I can tell, these have been overall looks at who is the best at each position, primarily based on what that player has proven capable of.Obviously I'm biased, but I think Landry has shown he's a better safety than his ranking here. I think the versatility he's shown alone (they admit he "has the pop to handle run support and the agility and speed to play in deep coverage"), to play both a traditional SS and FS, is worthy of a top 10 spot.
That sucks.
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Hopefully this means they really like what the y are seeing from the other Tackles.
Wow. Surprising since I thought the cap hit would have been somewhere in the $2-3 million range.While I appreciate the blood, sweat and tears Jansen gave anchoring the right side of the line for years, I think it was certainly time to part ways. He is way past his prime.
I guess they couldn't see any other use for that 7mil in cap space. Might as well bite the bullet with it.
Great move. Because we're so deep at OL.
I think Jansen still has some football left and will catch on with another team. Sad news, the end of an era. I wish the team had been more competitive during his tenure.
Rather take the full hit right now because the room is there. No dead money next year.
Assuming the dead money would be the same or less next year, I'd always prefer to have it the next year. But, I'm not sure what all the rules are for the possible "uncapped" year in 2010.Rather take the full hit right now because the room is there. No dead money next year.Why not wait until June 1?
Yea, I think this is an excellent decision.At this point in his career, I don't think Jansen can be effective as a starter for more than a couple games. While he is still a very good run blocker, his pass blocking is now horrendous. He's a tremendous liability in the passing game. Thanks for all the work and effort you put in over the years JJ. You were a great Redskin.Rather take the full hit right now because the room is there. No dead money next year.
Great move. Because we're so deep at OL.
They had 4 bodies (at least) at RT. We (the fans) gripe and moan about the age of the OL. They are making moves to get younger there. Not sure why that isn't embraced.I said, above, that I appreciate what Jansen has done and meant for this team, and from that respect, it is sad to see an era end. That said, it was definitely time (maybe even past time) for that era to end, and I'd be very, very surprised if Jansen found himself starting somewhere else.
