Dotson blows out achilles, Out for the year

[redman]

I don't believe that this is a situation that we should panic and sign a FA just yet. Dotson wasn't going to be starting for us anyway. Maybe next week.

But for now, I think we need to see what we look like in our next game, particularly our youngsters. I've often wondered whether our propensity for signing FA's has stifled our development of younger players in recent years. Let's see what Jackson, Arp, Cowsette and Leverette look like.

[Hoosierskin]

I did not expect much from Dotson anyway this season and knew his best days were behind him. This will be a blessing in disguise and give some of our younger players a chance to step up. some I would rather have an energetic 24 year-old like Arp who is backed up by the best linebacking corps in the game, than a man like Dotson who was on his last legs. Dotson never was the answer. Gardener was the big pick-up anyway. If Gardener gets hurt, then we start worrying!

[inmate running the asylum]

Maa Tanuvasa signed with the Atlanta Falcons.

But someone mentioned some time ago that DT Brentson Buckner had been cut by Carolina in a cost cutting move. I haven't been able to confirm that, other then I didn't see him listed on their roster. He had 4.5 sacks last year in only 10 starts, and two years ago he played well for the 49ers with 7.5 sacks.

So I would go after him.

[Art]

This is a shot to the depth. Now you either have to count on Gardener being able to play more than we'd originally hoped, or, that someone will step up. It may create a need to get another vet along this spot as well. Tough break for us on this.

[Joey T]

What Inmate said!

I live in the land of the whiners, have seen Buckner play and he's quite capable as a rotation player, though not a starter.

If we can have him @ min or a few above min, he would be a plus.

[Sarge]

This blows big chunks, fellas. He was gonna be a good, solid presense along the line for a bargain price. I hope this injury is not the result of coming back too early

[riggins44]

I know this hurts our depth, but we'll be fine. I have faith

In Marvin Lewis and our young DL.

[PCS]

Sigh. Come in from work to find this....that's it! I'm not going back to work....better yet... :pint: . K. got that out my system....breath... as has been stated, depth could still be there, see who turns it up as the preseason continues.

[MikeB]

Well, at least it happened now and not week 5 of the preseason...

[Skins57]

I agree at least now we have a few games to see what we have in Dline before we go balls out for someone. I hope we are not thinking of going after Adams or do I ? right now with this injury and Ramsey trading thing I am not sure I know what I want:shootinth :shootinth

[scottb]

Damn damn damn (whimper) damn damn (sniffle) damn

[Ken]

After reading the utter joy you Redskin retards displayed in the Flozell Adams thread, HA....HA!

Is all i have to say.

BTW, a hyperextended knee is not a season or even pre season ending injury, duh.

[PCS]

Ken

Hey! thanks for playing. Always good to have such insightful comments from Girls fans such as yourself. What's that about the old pot calling the kettle black?

[Ken]

Park City,

I apologize for stooping to this forum's level, but I had no choice. I hate injuries, to any team, more than anyone. I really like to see if team's moves pay off or will blow up in their face. Guys getting injured in the pre season is absolutely no fun.

I will take this opporotunity to knock on some serious wood *knock, knock*because laughing at other teams injuries is the kiss of death.

[PCS]

"I apologize for stooping to this forum's level" Nice try Ken, but that's as lame as your previous post. NO doubt, as with any team's forum, there are going to be a few who seem to relish the injury of a player for a rival team. But don't be coy and try to use this instance to bash an entire forum. Try reading that thread again, there wasn't a lot of joy in the injury there.

" but I had no choice".... I almost said you did, but then realized true to yournature you were correct.

[OrangeSkin]

This is too bad, but did you see how well our backups were playing in Japan? Marvin Lewis is a genius. He can make Donovan Arp into a servicable DT, at the worst. Thank God we signed Gardener, because otherwise we'd be completely fukked.

We should at least take a look at Buckner, although I don't think it's completely neccessary. Guard is the bigger question mark right now.

[MRMADD]

Let's all hope Sam Adams saw how much fun the defense was having in Osaka. Maybe he can have Ramsey's cap room.

[Henry]

:gus: :gus: :gus:

Sorry guys, all I did was MENTION Adams' injury. I didn't gloat. I swear.

I didn't think it would cause such bad karma.:doh:

[The Evil Genius]

Chidi Ahonatu.

'nuff said.

[SkinsLegacy44]

This sucks !!!!

But I have confidence in Cowsette & Arp. I really think one of them will emerge this year. We are very fortunate to have Lewis as our DC.

[Erwin S.]

This does suck. I hate injuries to any team. In a perfect world every team would stay healthy and play with everyone and prove who the best team is on the field.

It is ironic that LarryBrown#43 was gloating about Adams going down and he made the comment that "fat guys get injured more." If you want a poster to blame for Dotson's injury - there you go. Talk about putting the jinx on your team.

Let's hope there are no more major injuries to either of out teams.

[Chief skin]

D@MN THE ROTTEN LUCK

[Carlito Sway]

Totally sucks but:

A) Let's get the inevitable injury out of the way early (cold comfort for Dotson, but we've got young bucks who can spell the starters);

Can we parley this cap room into any OG anywhere? I mean, they looked fine in Osaka but is anyone available, even just for depth? NFL Europe? Arena League? CFL?

[inmate running the asylum]

Another thought. What is wrong with taking a look at Eric Swan at Dt. He is healthy now and could be had for the miniumum. It wouldn't hurt to give the guy a tryout.