GhostOfLamontHollinquest Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=15400 Positional Analysis Despite the late-season surge by the defensive line, it seems likely that Redskins coaches and personnel officials will look closely at defensive linemen in free agency and the draft. Daniels, Wynn and Evans are steady players and, perhaps more importantly, versatile enough to move inside to play tackle if necessary. Evans is an unrestricted free agent this offseason and his future with the Redskins is uncertain. He turns 27 in March, so he is just entering his prime. Defensive coaches have worked to develop Evans's skills the last two seasons and it seems unlikely they would be reluctant to bring him back. Is more depth needed at the position? Clemons, Williams and Riley have limited NFL experience. Also, with Daniels turning 33 in March and Wynn turning 31 in September, does the position need an infusion of young talent? Washington has drafted just one defensive end since 1998. FIVE DEFENSIVE ENDS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE AGENCY: Aaron Kampman, Green Bay Packers John Abraham, New York Jets Darren Howard, New Orleans Saints Kimo von Oelhoffen, Pittsburgh Steelers Kyle Vanden Bosch, Tennessee Titans FIVE DEFENSIVE ENDS AVAILABLE IN THE NFL DRAFT: Mario Williams, North Carolina State Tamba Hali, Penn State Mathias Kiwanuka, Boston College Darryl Tapp, Virginia Ray Edwards, Purdue ---------------------------- Not sure if the order suggests how the Redskins are rating these guys right now... But I like that they have Kampman high up. Someone in this forum already sold me on him. Abraham would be great, obviously. Vanden (12.5 sacks, 66 tackles) would do nicely too with what the Skins are trying to do, IMO. Von is older (12 years pro) and has lower sack and tackle totals in 15 games (3.5, 36). Just to let you know the other guys totals, Abraham had 10.5 sacks and 58 tackles. Howard had 3.5 sacks and 33 tackles in 11 games last year. I feel Williams, Hali and Kiwanuka are out of the question unless we pull off a big trade to move up (unlikely). Looks like they really like Tapp (even though they have him listed as going to UVA...nothing could be further from the truth). I thought Tapp was OK, i was more impressed by Kamerion Wimbley and Mannie Lawson during Senior Bowl week. Hypothetically, I feel like if we added Kampman and Tapp, I would be very excited. Kampman (6.5, 82) would be a solid end that would likely replace Wynn as starter, and Tapp could develop into an end that could give OTs fits and QBs headaches. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefPowhatan17 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Kyle Vanden Bosch is going to be the guy who would be best for this organization. He won't be as expensive and he is young.:logo::logo::logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Good post, it's going to be a great offseason =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Kampman would be the perfect fit for this defense. I like how this article gives a little bit of insight into what the Skins are thinking going into the offseason, regarding player moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinklein Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Aaron Kampman is such a good player. Let's put him on our D-Line, where he can thrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sullivan Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 If we got Kyle Vanden Bosch and Aaron Kampman to be the defensive ends, that would be awesome, and of course Phillip Daniels would be in there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostOfLamontHollinquest Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 If we get Kampman and/or Vanden Bosch, what do you think we should do draftwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostOfLamontHollinquest Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 WR or DE? Or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 We really need to start drafting some DL, if only for depth reasons. I would really like to see Evans back in the B&G next year, he made plays when he was called upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Can we afford an expenisive DE. Philip Daniels and Renaldo Wynn aren't getting any younger, so maybe a pass-rush specialist via free agency and/or draft are the best ways to go. Is John Abraham still effective? I think our DEs could all stay fresh if we added him. Daniels isn't even a shoe-in to stay healthy all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostOfLamontHollinquest Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Can we afford an expenisive DE. I'm not sure how expensive Kampman or Vanden Bosch would be. Surely not as much as Abraham though. I think we would most likely be able to afford at least one of them after releasing and restructuring some of the team's contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmwills1 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Vanden bosch looks like he is gonna get a long term deal with the titans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posse81 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Ghost of Lamont-- Best name I have seen on here in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant15fromNJ Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I think we need a little youth at DE that is fast and could presure the QB at any time. That person is Tapp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAILBOMB9 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I like it when I get to read the Redskins.com headlines twice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I'd just like to give Fitzgerald & redskins.com props for a very useful and informative template for fans who would like a solid, basic analysis and review of the roster, the potential needs, and the player availability at different positions. This is a great example of a superior treatment by the team's reporting organ than the standard mainstream news article I'd read with a headline like "Redskins May Look At Defensive End." There's no spin, no slant, just the facts, a good set-up, and good info. :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie4redskins Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Aww man, they said Tapp went to Virginia. Idiots. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostOfLamontHollinquest Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Aww man, they said Tapp went to Virginia. Idiots. :doh: Yea. He, Jimmy Williams and Cedric Humes make a pretty good draft class for UVA this year. BTW, any chance Mike Imoh gets a shot in the NFL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 If we get Kampman and/or Vanden Bosch, what do you think we should do draftwise? we still need a DT as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Ok, am I the only one who wants to avoid Vanden Bosch? I just feel his season was a product of Tenn.'s system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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