RunRiggoRun Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Dockery Looks to Make a Push In 2005 July 5, 2005 By By Casey Husband Entering the 2005 season, Derrick Dockery had started 29 consecutive games for the Redskins, the longest streak of any player on the offensive line--and the entire offense, for that matter. Derrick Dockery It's been on-the-job training for the 6-6, 332-pound left guard. Coaches like his potential, but Dockery was part of an offensive line that struggled at times in 2004. He knows he has to stay aggressive and keep working hard. Dockery, a former Texas Longhorn, used the offseason to continue his development, often working side-by-side with teammate Chris Samuels. Says Dockery: "This year, I'm able to really focus on getting stronger, getting my body prepared for the season. I think I'm headed in the right direction in terms of my ability to compete at the NFL level." Samuels, who plays immediately to Dockery's left, signed a contract extension in March that makes him a Redskin long term. That was important for both the team and Dockery. "I think Derrick looks up to Chris," assistant head coach/offense Joe Bugel said. "When you have a high-profile guy like that, a guy who works hard in the locker room and the classroom, I think the younger players take note." A native of Lakeview, Texas, Dockery enters his third NFL season as a young player the Redskins are counting on to have a productive 2005 campaign. "I need to be humble, but at the same time I need to be hungry," Dockery said, when asked to explain his outlook for 2005. He wears the No. 66, once the number of Joe Jacoby, one of the best offensive linemen in Redskins' history. Jacoby was an outstanding player between 1981 and 1993, and Dockery is well aware of the fact that he's taken on the number of one of the leaders of the celebrated "Hogs" offensive line. One of the new wrinkles for Dockery is that he's likely to be playing next to a new center in 2005. The Redskins have added former Baltimore Raven Casey Rabach. Says Dockery, who started 13 games in 2003 after having being selected in the third round (81st overall) by the Redskins in 2003: "This year, I'm able to really focus on getting stronger, getting my body right for the long haul. I want to make sure that I have a bright future here." If the Redskins can get out of Dockery anything close to what they received from Jacoby over the years, they'll have developed a first-rate offensive lineman. *With a good year from him, and staying healthy along the line, our O-line could become a dominate force, and he has to worry about good ol' Ray Brown pushing him from behind. :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PleaseBlitz Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Dockery is the weakest of the 5 projected starting O-lineman. If he can step up, this unit will be a huge strength for this team. At 6'6'' 330, i see no reason Dock cant be a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budski Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 This guy just might make a big impact this year. If Rabach lives up to his billing as taking charge of the assignments on the line and Buges and Samuels, you never know. You have to admit the guy has played just about every game, and with very little attention given him. All the linemen seem to be adding muscle, hmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinshog Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Too bad the number doesn't make the player in this case, but I will hope for solid production. :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 he hasnt done much in the past, and has gotten pushed back a bunch as well. I hope he can finally be as good as the people around him on that line, as well as I have faith in Rabach being a dominant guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobiemiles Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Maybe Dock's natural position is LT. He's big enough, and nimble enough to protect the left side. It might be a remedy to the cap casualties we are expecting next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimFolk Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I hope he can have a breakout year. He has good players on both sides to protect him so I he should improve this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbill Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I've been kind of pulling for this guy since he's come on board. If he steps up, our O-Line can be dominant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschlesi Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 29 games is way passed "potential" he needs to start performing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamSneed36 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Id be so happy if Buges could get the offensive line to Hog form. Dockery stepping up his game and Rabach doin his thing would be a big step Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 He's finally got a real C next to him and plus this is his 3rd season, which is usually breakout seasons for young guys. I expect big things out of him and the rest of our OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSF Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Big D is going to blow up this year. Having Rabach next to him will help big time, but the real reason that Dockery is going to dramatically improve is going to be the off season work out programs. I sat right behind Derrick at a game last year, and big boy had a lot of baby fat on him, and he looked tired and out of shape. This has to be the fifth or sixth time I've heard a player comment on adding strentgh and conditioning through the offseason workout program. This team is going to be in great physical condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 a guy who works hard in the locker room :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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