DirtySkin21 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=8721 Looks like we might get a DE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runs with Scissors Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 The roster page has him at 265,his profile has him at 246.Wonder which one is correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 It would be nice if he made it, but I think he is a long shot for the 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible_Red40 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Whether it's Buzbee, Wilson, Green or Hickman, I hope one of these guys can make some sort of impact on this team. It would be a great surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxley Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Looks like camp fodder and something for Husband to write about. That said if he does impress coaches then fair play to him. If he turns into a DE version of Colston then I would obviously be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewAgeSkins Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I'd keep my eyes on Hickman outta UCLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I'd keep my eyes on Hickman outta UCLAWhy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible_Red40 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Why? For what it's worth. Gain some pounds and I am optimistic. http://dc2007draft.seventhmillenniumsportsgear.com/2007_justin_hickman.php Justin Hickman Washington Redskins DE Rookie Free Agent UCLA Stength: Justin Hickman has good quickness. During his senior season, Justin Hickman showed a consistant ability to get into the backfield and finish off plays against top college offensive linemen, quarterbacks, and running backs. Justin Hickman accrued a lot of game experience at the college level. Weakness: Justin Hickman is undersized for a defensive lineman. Justin Hickman put up less than ordinary numbers up until his senior season. Justin Hickman lacks the kind of speed you expect in an undersized, edge rusher. Development: Justin Hickman would have been a first day pick with more impressive workout and speed numbers. But his lack of numbers didn't hurt him against college linemen in 2006. Many scouts projected him more as a linebacker, but they ignore his pass rush skills and he really hasn't shown any awareness of pass coverage and quarterback reads. If he has a solid training camp Justin Hickman is a lock to at least make the practice squad. Because he has very good pass-rushing skills, Justin Hickman has a good chance to make the roster, even as a rookie free agent. The question about Justin Hickman is whether his senior season was a fluke or a break-through season. The Redskins believe it was the latter, and would have drafted Justin Hickman if they had another second-day draft pick. Justin Hickman's size will limit his opportunities early on in his career, but if he shows himself as good against the run as he was in college, people will soon forget his size. If he looks overmatched against the run he should still be able to have a solid career as a pass-rushing end. In spite of his turning a corner in 2006, Justin Hickman still has a lot of technique to learn and will likely be brought along slowly unless he shreds NFL linemen the way he did college linemen. Fantasy Football Rating: When he gets into the line rotation, impact sack man. Typecast Outlook Opinion: Impact player. Overachiever. Very good chance of a long-productive NFL career, considering he is a rookie free agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigredskin77 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I'd keep my eyes on Hickman outta UCLA Yep. I watched this guy play D-end before. He is alot better then people think man. He was ranked high on the D-end list but was drafted so low becuase of his size which was around 260. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Monty Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 The obsession with weight and height that some have doesn't make sense. What's important is for the guy to provide a pass rush while not being a liability against the run. If this guy has what it takes he'll make it. Also - it'll be very hard to actually put on significant muscle weight during training camp and the season (if he makes it past training camp). The time to do it is in the offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigredskin77 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 The obsession with weight and height that some have doesn't make sense. What's important is for the guy to provide a pass rush while not being a liability against the run. If this guy has what it takes he'll make it. Also - it'll be very hard to actually put on significant muscle weight during training camp and the season (if he makes it past training camp). The time to do it is in the offseason. Yeah he wont add much weight becuase he be out in the heat alot sweating. But he could learn better technique from greg blach during training and become a decent d-end or a good one which is all we need right know. The question is if he becomes good will greg williams or greg blache play him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPortJGibbs89 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Why?The UCLA defensive cordinator Dewayne Walker was our secondary coach in 04 and 05 and he recommended the skins take a look at him because he is a good 3rd down pass rusher. I hope he works out because we need someone that can consistently get to the QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNoles21 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Hickman is definitely the type of player we need, but will he provide any help in 07? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 odd that the Redskins will promote a "training camp wonder of the year". We made Jesse Lumsden last year, but it looks like the Redskins want to make this Buzbee kid the hyped up camp fodder player. I guess they didn't like us hyping up HB Blades, Carl Berman, and Mike Espy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I like his name and love a good underdog story. I wish Buzzbee AND Hickman luck and may the best man win. whoever it may be. We all know our DE position could use a little help. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible_Red40 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Also, if this guy becomes a player, let's all get it correct right of the bat, before the spelling police get us..... It's "Buzbee", not "Buzzbee". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 odd that the Redskins will promote a "training camp wonder of the year". We made Jesse Lumsden last year, but it looks like the Redskins want to make this Buzbee kid the hyped up camp fodder player. I guess they didn't like us hyping up HB Blades, Carl Berman, and Mike Espy. No, I just think that from the comments the coaching staff has made about him, that he does have a lot of momentum from the OTAs. Course, it is a long way from actually making the team. The coaches themselves have said that they haven't seen him in pads yet, so that could make a big difference, but when you are from a small program like Georgetown, you really need to go out there and make an impression if you even have a chance. What I find interesting is all of the smaller, high-motor guys that they are bringing in to camp. (Wilson, Green, Hickman and Buzbee) It looks like they are working hard to find some situational passrushers. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuraitengai Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 If he turns into a DE version of Colston then I would obviously be happy.wouldnt that have actually required him being drafted? not signing as a UFA.though....if he can step up and provide help to the d-line, im all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 wouldnt that have actually required him being drafted? not signing as a UFA. A 7th round draft pick practically is an UFA. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapitalDefense Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 We will keep 8 or 9 defensive lineman on our final roster Daniels, Wynn, Carter, Griffin, Salave'a, Goldston and Montgomery are probably locks...thats a total of 7, with 3 DE's and 4 DT's who gets the last spot or the last 2? You have to keep at least 4 ends Evans? My point being maybe one of those youngsters stick, just maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I find it hard to trust someone who writes a scouting report using the guys name twice a sentance. Is that really neccesary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoot Point Really Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Maybe this guy can play the "Chris Clemons" role from a few years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method man Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Evans definitely stays. He is a better player than Wynn. Sure Wynn contains well, but he is one of the worst DEs in the league at rushing the passer. Evans does a nice job containing the run and getting the occasional sack at a fraction of the cost. Remember that Evans was one of our starting DEs in 05 when Daniels was out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sick Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I find it hard to trust someone who writes a scouting report using the guys name twice a sentance. Is that really neccesary? Yeah. It looked like a crummy job of "find and replace" that they use for all undersized DEs... That said, it is very conceivable to see one of these rookies outplay Evans as that 3rd down end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Evans definitely stays. He is a better player than Wynn. Sure Wynn contains well, but he is one of the worst DEs in the league at rushing the passer. Evans does a nice job containing the run and getting the occasional sack at a fraction of the cost. Remember that Evans was one of our starting DEs in 05 when Daniels was out. Wynn can also play DT and, as such, is a bit more versatile as a rotational player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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