» Lichtensteiger's knee scoped - What Shape is the O Line in?

1niksder · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 5:44 pm Post subject:

Chris Chester sustained a mild left ankle sprain early in the Washington Redskins’ practice Monday, and head coach Mike Shanahan said he’s uncertain whether the right guard can play Thursday at Buffalo.

skinpride1 · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 5:52 pm Post subject:

Irn-Bru · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:41 pm Post subject:

1niksder · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:31 am Post subject:

Redskins sign OL Chris Campbell

The Redskins announced that they have signed free agent offensive lineman Chris Campbell.

To make room for Campbell on the roster, the Redskins waived/injured rookie free agent receiver Darius Hanks.

Deadskins · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:36 am Post subject:

1niksder · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:50 am Post subject:

DarthMonk · DarthMonk Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Posts: 3210

Who figures to start along o-line this Saturday?

DarthMonk

frankcal20 · ^^^^^^^ Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 8965

I think we'll know tomorrow.

PulpExposure · Pushing Paper Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 4461

1niksder · Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:41 pm Post subject:

1niksder · Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:41 pm Post subject:

cowboykillerzRGiii · Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:33 pm Post subject:

Chris Chester hurt himself the first day back?
Smfh

Red_One43 · Hog Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 4606 Location: D.C.

Skinsfan55 · +++++++++ Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Posts: 5261

Our O-line is going to be a problem. Last night they got exposed. Trent Williams is the only lineman who is worth anything. I really wish that Shanahan had done more to address the line in free agency.

They're going to be a major problem this season, again. That makes me nervous with a rookie QB under center.

markshark84 · Hog Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 1460 Location: Houston, TX

Our OL IS ABSOLUTELY going to be a problem this year --- and is going to be this seasons downfall. An offense will only go as far as the OL will take it. Want to know why we sign offensive players, they come here and stink up the place -- then go elsewhere and light it up -- it's the opportunities a good OL creates. Their ripple effect flows to every player on the offense (and an arguement can be made for defense).

RGIII was scrambling for his life in a PRE-SEASON game. We can't have this. I am very fearful that we may create a Patrick Ramsey issue....

Why this franchise has COMPLETELY OVERLOOKED the OL position for close to a DECADE is beyond me. The OL is EASILY the most important group of players on the field (in that their play affects all offensive positions -- the QB position is the only other than can say the same; however the OL has more effect on the QB than vice versa, IMHO). Without a solid OL, an offense lacks the ability to properly execute plays.

The OL is without question the most injured position in the NFL, so depth is paramount -- yet we have none. Injuries have constantly plagued this team, yet every year we think we'll "be fine" --- which never works out.

I screamed about this for years including in the beginning of this season -- and will continue to do so. The skins need 3 additional "solid" OL before they can be a contender. Until this is done, we will be at best an 8-8 team.

It's nice to see that we now have seemingly 2 solid young QBs. I am REALLY exicted about that. HOWEVER, until they have adequate protection, we will not see the benefits. This is the sad truth.