inmate running the asylum Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Well we know the Redskins are going to draft some linebackers, but do they really want a rookie starting in game 1? I doubt it, being that Carlos Rogers didn't start until the middle of the season last year. And the linebacker position is even more complex to learn, as CB is based more on athletic ability, rather than cerebral. Below is a list of the best linebackers still available in free agency. In my opinion the Skins should sign Tommy Polley. He is a playmaker; is 6-4 and only 28; is fast and started for the Ravens last year and had 96 tackles and 4 sacks. He can play both weakside LB and strongside LB. In a prior year with the Rams he had 4 interceptions. To my knowledge, Polly hasn't made any visits to any teams so far. Tommy Polley http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/235236 My other choices who are at least playmakers would be: 2 - Na'il Diggs - if his knees are o.k. http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187526 3 - Jamie Winborn - a little short at 5-11, but he makes plays http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/235259 4 - Brandon Short - versatile, can also play MLB and special teams http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187645 5 - Keith Adams - is not the answer as a starter but is a good special teamer. http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/235011 Who do I think the Redskins will sign though? Keith Adams. :doh: What do you guys think? With the exception of Jboomer. Others: Brad Kassell - 26 Chris Claiborne - 28 Barrett Green - 29 Brian Allen - 27 Jeff Gooch 32 Keith Newman - 31 Nate Wayne - 31 Nick Griesen - 27 Raonall Smith - 28 Rocky Calmus - 27 Saleem Rasheed 25 T. J. Slaughter - 29 Warrick Holdman - 31 LaVar who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I think we may draft some LBs but McCune or Clemons will be the starting WLB this year. BTW, can't you just ask Miss Cleo which LB we'll get so we can put an end to the discussion ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantsFanMan Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 There will be a good OLB in the draft when you guys pick. This drafts deep as hell at OLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Well we know the Redskins are going to draft some linebackers, but do they really want a rookie starting in game 1? I doubt it, being that Carlos Rogers didn't start until the middle of the season last year. And the linebacker position is even more complex to learn, as CB is based more on athletic ability, rather than cerebral. Which is why I think the starter is probably going to come from someone already on the team. Considering that there isn't a big hurry to bring people in by the team, I have a feeling that's the way they are going to go. They may pick up a vet sometime after the draft, but I'm not expecting any signings before the draft. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippo07 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 McCune starting at WLB.... i think thats hilarious.... Tommy Polley would be a fantastic fit but he might be demanding some money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 None of these guys "wow" me at all. Polley and Adams seem to be the cream of the crop (and thats not saying much). :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I think Brandon Short was already signed off the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 I think we may draft some LBs but McCune or Clemons will be the starting WLB this year. BTW, can't you just ask Miss Cleo which LB we'll get so we can put an end to the discussion ? Miss Cleo is pissed off at me right now because I didn't paint her toenails a couple weeks ago. Actually, the Skins probably will re-sign Warrick Holdman, although I think they can do better. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I didn't realize there were that many decent OLBs available. That being the case there's no reason we couldn't both draft one and sign a short term starter...it's that whole supply and demand thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az1041 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I dont think we need to pick up a lb at all in free agency. The olb class this year in the draft is deep, and filled with many athletes that can fit in at that will position. Also, i think a sleeper for the spot is Khary Campbell. Hes been on the roster to about 3 years now and has been great on sp. teams. I can see us giving him a shot like we did Lemar, and it working out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Well we know the Redskins are going to draft some linebackers, but do they really want a rookie starting in game 1? I doubt it, being that Carlos Rogers didn't start until the middle of the season last year. And the linebacker position is even more complex to learn, as CB is based more on athletic ability, rather than cerebral. Where did you get this idea from? I've always heard CB is one the most difficult college to pro transitions. It's very much cerebral because it's all about confidence as a CB out there on an island. A rookie LB can come in and stop the run or rush the passer (ie Merriman, Suggs, Ware, ect. Defensive rookie of the year is often a LB) but any rookie corner is going to look foolish when put out there against a vet WR who runs good routes. I'm not saying I think we'll start a rookie LB this year (althoug, this draft is extremely deep for LBs so who knows) but I think this statement is entirely false. It's much easier and more common for rookie LBs to succeed year one than rookie CBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Miss Cleo is pissed off at me right now because I didn't paint her toenails a couple weeks ago. Actually, the Skins probably will re-sign Warrick Holdman, although I think they can do better. :doh: I think he's a good reserve guy but not a good starter. He's excellent in coverage but he's terrible at shedding blocks and fighting through traffic. He'd make a good passing down nickel backer, though, if we have another option as a starter and the price is right. I didn't realize there were that many decent OLBs available. That being the case there's no reason we couldn't both draft one and sign a short term starter...it's that whole supply and demand thing. LB is probably second only to RB in plug and play ability. There's a ton of them out there and with a solid D-line they don't have to be extraordinarily talented to be successul. That's why Lavar's contract was so ridiculous. When you can get comparable play from guys like AP and Lemar who were undrafted, why would ever give a LB a 65 mil contract? It just doesn't make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az1041 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Originally Posted by inmate running the asylum "Well we know the Redskins are going to draft some linebackers, but do they really want a rookie starting in game 1? I doubt it, being that Carlos Rogers didn't start until the middle of the season last year. And the linebacker position is even more complex to learn, as CB is based more on athletic ability, rather than cerebral. " Actually... cb is not only based on athletic ability, if it was... it would be the easiest postion to play in the nfl since every single corner in the ncaa is "athletic". All of them run 4.4's and are combine guys. But, its the ability to read routes and play the ball in the air that sets them apart. Linebacker is a positon that will not kill you if you have a guy that makes a mistake but can make it up with athletic ability (i.e. Lavar Arrington). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I think we will resign Holdman and have a preseason/minicamp battle between, Clemons, Holdman, and a rookie for the starting spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az1041 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I think we will resign Holdman and have a preseason/minicamp battle between, Clemons, Holdman, and a rookie for the starting spot. We still haven't resigned Holdman yet, and it doesn't look like we will either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambl2Moss Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I think we will resign Holdman and have a preseason/minicamp battle between, Clemons, Holdman, and a rookie for the starting spot. What about Mccune? hes a man beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCnDaHouse Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Unless they can really "coach up" McCune, I don't know if he is the answer. He barely stayed on the team last year. Of course maybe LB wasn't a priority last year. I'd love to see him do well and fill that position. It sounded like he had a lot of potential. MC :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve567 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I dont think we need to pick up a lb at all in free agency. The olb class this year in the draft is deep, and filled with many athletes that can fit in at that will position. Also, i think a sleeper for the spot is Khary Campbell. Hes been on the roster to about 3 years now and has been great on sp. teams. I can see us giving him a shot like we did Lemar, and it working out! I agree totally. Campbell led the team in special teams tackles last year. He proved to have a nose for the ball. I'd like to see him see more playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Unless they can really "coach up" McCune, I don't know if he is the answer. He barely stayed on the team last year. Of course maybe LB wasn't a priority last year.I'd love to see him do well and fill that position. It sounded like he had a lot of potential. MC :logo: Actually, he was on the practice squad early in the season but worked his way on to the active roster later in the season and towards the end saw a lot of ST work as well as some LB work. He played in both playoff games as well. That sounds to me like someone who was coming on at the end of the season and was learning, not bad for a second day pick. Hopefully, he'll be ready for increased action this year. I'd love to see him go out and outright win that job in preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painfulyetloyal Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Id like it if we got D'Qwell in the second and let him fight it out in preseason but I really hope to see McCune get a shot this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I think we will resign Holdman and have a preseason/minicamp battle between, Clemons, Holdman, and a rookie for the starting spot. I wouldn't rule out Jashon Sykes either, who started with Denver. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I wouldn't rule out Jashon Sykes either, who started with Denver.Jason Forgot about him...I really like the fact that he started a full year with Denver in 04. I still think for some reason Clemons has the inside edge at the WSLB position...personally I don't really like it as of now but I think the kid has got the talent to be very explosive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Well we know the Redskins are going to draft some linebackers, but do they really want a rookie starting in game 1I seem to recall one LaVar Arrington starting at weak-side linebacker in his first career game. And to go back in history, the Redskins took Andre Collins in the 1990 draft with the #54 pick, second round. He started every game he played here and started Super Bowl XXVI for us. Don't just dismiss a rookie linebacker from the second round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Others: Brad Kassell - 26 Chris Claiborne - 28 Barrett Green - 29 Brian Allen - 27 Jeff Gooch 32 Keith Newman - 31 Nate Wayne - 31 Nick Griesen - 27 Raonall Smith - 28 Rocky Calmus - 27 Saleem Rasheed 25 T. J. Slaughter - 29 Warrick Holdman - 31 LaVar who? I don't particularly like any of those guys. - I think we will draft a LB and bring him along (or at least give him the chance to) with Clemons. There's a difference between Rogers last year at CB and a rookie OLB as far as knowing what to do and playing time. If for some reason that doesn't work out, chances are most of that list will still be available during training camp. ...I'm still waiting for Ms Cleo's explaination on John Abraham. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Nick Griesen! I don't know why the Giants didn't re-sign him, but I think he would be a beast of a LB on our team. Plus, we can get pay-back for Antonio Pierce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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