Redskins O-Line (1 Viewer)

[Burgendy]

Does anyone have any good insight on the O-line here? Are they good enough to run Shanny's zone blocking scheme leading him to run the ball all day? Or is it a better pass protection group and we are going to see McNabb go off ala Cutler?

 

[Chewbanks]

Does anyone have any good insight on the O-line here? Are they good enough to run Shanny's zone blocking scheme leading him to run the ball all day? Or is it a better pass protection group and we are going to see McNabb go off ala Cutler?

I'm not sure anyone knows. In recent history the answer has been rushing, but this is essentially an entirely new line. My very early assessment is:LT - Trent Williams: passing (he's apparently been holding his own in 1:1's & scrimmages against Orakpo and everyone else, showing incredible balance and footwork)

LG - Derrick Dockery: rushing (typical for a guard, he's great pushing people around, but only OK pass blocking, albeit coordinating well with guys around him)

C - Casey Rabach: rushing (he's a pretty mediocre center overall; if not for his brains, he wouldn't be playing; he gets pushed back a lot pass blocking)

RG - Artis Hicks: rushing (he's a converted tackle, so his pass blocking isn't bad though)

RT - Jammal Brown: unsure (I'm still getting to know him and he's also recovering from an injury; he's solid over all and probably has a balanced game)

Shanny's scheme, though, seems to have as much to do with rushing success as it does with the particular strengths of individual players. We're still learning what it's all going to look like when it gets put in place.

 

[Ray_T]

I agree with the previous posting.

Traditionally, Shanny's blocking schemes get good production in the run game. The question I have is whether he will need a year or two to get the personell in there to execute his game plan.

I am inclined to believe he will find a way to make it work. I dont think any of his teams have ever been subpar in running the ball so I would bet money that whoever wins the starting job in Washington will put up good numbers.

 

[fatness]

The success of the Redskins O-line this year is going to depend a great deal on keeping the 5 starters healthy. Last year their offensive linemen were dropping like flies, exposing the poor quality of their backups. This year the starters should be noticeably better, but the huge dropoff from starters to backups still remains.

 

[Chewbanks]

The success of the Redskins O-line this year is going to depend a great deal on keeping the 5 starters healthy. Last year their offensive linemen were dropping like flies, exposing the poor quality of their backups. This year the starters should be noticeably better, but the huge dropoff from starters to backups still remains.

Key point. They're particularly screwed if one of the OT's goes down. G and C depth can handle one injury, maybe.

 

[Ray_T]

The success of the Redskins O-line this year is going to depend a great deal on keeping the 5 starters healthy. Last year their offensive linemen were dropping like flies, exposing the poor quality of their backups. This year the starters should be noticeably better, but the huge dropoff from starters to backups still remains.

Key point. They're particularly screwed if one of the OT's goes down. G and C depth can handle one injury, maybe.

I would guess that Shanny will find one or two players for the O-Line that seemingly came out of nowhere. He has that ability to find people who would be weak in any system other than the scheme he has and turn them into players.but... like I said in an earlier post, he may need a year or two to get the personell he needs.

 

[dgreen]

The success of the Redskins O-line this year is going to depend a great deal on keeping the 5 starters healthy. Last year their offensive linemen were dropping like flies, exposing the poor quality of their backups. This year the starters should be noticeably better, but the huge dropoff from starters to backups still remains.

Key point. They're particularly screwed if one of the OT's goes down. G and C depth can handle one injury, maybe.

It seems that a few backups have looked OK in training camp so: Edwin Williams, Chad Rinehart, and Will Robinson. I keep seeing just little blurbs about them. Seems, though, that Stephon Heyer, Will Montgomery, and a couple others seem to only bring negative reviews.But, I agree with those who say the starters are better. Trent Williams 2010 is arguably going to be better than Chris Samuels 2009 (when healthy) and possibly even Samuels 2008. A lot of praise for Williams so far, even drawing comparisons to a young Samuels. On the right side, Jamal Brown has been slow to shine so far, but it would be a miracle if he was any worse than Stephon Heyer at RT. LG and C are the same as last year and RG should be better with Hicks simply because it won't be a different player each week like last year.

 

[fatness]

Keep an eye on Jamaal Brown's hip injury. The MRI was negative but he's hurting and isn't expected to practice until Monday.