Dead Money Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I know this is just really a blog but I was excited to see it published nationally along with a bunch of other up and comers.... NFL 30 To Watch: Kedric Golston, Defensive Tackle, Washington Redskins Ryan Wilson Posted Jul 25th 2007 10:32PM by Ryan Wilson Filed under: Redskins, NFC East, Washington, DC A regular look at 30 people who will affect the 2007 NFL season. After being one of the league's best defenses in 2005, the Redskins plummeted to 32nd last year. The club also ranked dead last in pass defense, but that was partly due to an inadequate pass rush. Injuries, old age and a stubborn assistant head coach - defense all conspired against the 'Skins in '06, but heading into the draft it was clear what needed to be done: Washington had to draft a defensive lineman, preferably a bad-ass pass rusher. Because Dan Snyder is ... well, Dan Snyder, the team drafted safety LaRon Landry with the sixth-overall pick. Head coach Joe Gibbs even declared that the defensive line was in fine shape (which explains why the Redskins didn't take one with any of their five draft picks). Well, maybe Gibbs was onto something: second-year player Kedric Golston could be the control-the-line-of-scrimmage d-lineman Washington was looking for. The '06 sixth-round pick has packed on 20 pounds and is a favorite with the coaching staff. Bottom line: Ultimately, Golston's success will rely, in part, on the health of Phillip Daniels and Cornelius Griffin, and if Andre Carter can put together a complete season. Still, Golston's ability to clog the middle and draw double-teams should help Washington improve on their anemic sack totals from a year ago. (Hey, you gotta crawl before you walk. ) Thanks to Hogs Haven for the lowdown on Golston. http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/tag/30ToWatch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunClintonRun26 Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I am shocked that people outside of our fan base know about him like that . . . But yeah, I really hope that both Golston and Montgomery can become solid if not dominant DTs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Tomb Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I think those twenty pounds he put on this offseason are going to make all the difference. It'll be much harder to push him off the line of scrimmage, which seemed to happen frequently last season. Ready for some action! Bring on the preseason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Wow, I too am surprised that anyone outside of our fanbase knows about him. Last year he showed more than a few flashes of being a DLine playmaker. Whenever he was in, he was always around the ball and his name was always being mentioned, much like Sean Taylor or Marcus Washington. It would be nice if Golston improved and gave our DLine some much-needed depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmorina69 Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I am shocked that people outside of our fan base know about him like that . . . But yeah, I really hope that both Golston and Montgomery can become solid if not dominant DTs. Me to, i think that both of them should become at least good players. Gloston is goin to be a nice one gapper and Montgomery will be a nice two gapper. I hope they both get some playing time this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgamesh Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 "Because Dan Snyder is ... well, Dan Snyder, the team drafted safety LaRon Landry with the sixth-overall pick. Head coach Joe Gibbs even declared that the defensive line was in fine shape (which explains why the Redskins didn't take one with any of their five draft picks)." I guess when you need to fill blog space, writing stuff like this is easier than doing any real analysis or research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Shot Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 There was a temporary man-crush on Golston last year but he wasn't really consistent. Hopefully this year and can come out and be a true anchor on the D-line, or at least make some strides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I met Kedric up at the mall in Dulles a few weeks back, I'm not sold on him as a starting DL but the guy is def bigger, the man is a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan67 Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Bigger and one year of NFL experience is going to do wonders for both of our young defencive tackles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I am shocked that people outside of our fan base know about him like that . . . But yeah, I really hope that both Golston and Montgomery can become solid if not dominant DTs.He did thanks to "Hogs Haven for the lowdown on Golston." I'm guessing that that is some type of website/message board. :whoknows:No way for me to know...I live here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBWQPS Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 golston was a nice suprise and montgomery has some serious potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Me to, i think that both of them should become at least good players. Gloston is goin to be a nice one gapper and Montgomery will be a nice two gapper. I hope they both get some playing time this year. I dunno, given the amount of weight Golston has added and the fact that Monty dropped some weight, I'm thinking they may be eyeing Golston as a two gapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 If he lives up to this, proposed nickname: Kedric "The Double-Teamer" (ducking) Hey, guys, I'm working here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCskins12 Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Russ Grimm on there too...I hope he does well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLockesGhost Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 If he lives up to this, proposed nickname: Kedric "The Double-Teamer" (ducking) Hey, guys, I'm working here. Terrible, Larry. Just terrible. I've actually heard that between Golston and Montgomery, Montgomery is the more naturally talented. Now he made less of an impact last year do to a complacent attitude because he, like many talented athletes, believed that he could continue a long line of domination with minimal effort, like he did at lower levels of competition. He discovered that he does have to put in a full effort to get on the field and play well. I've heard he HAS put in this effort and come ready to play this year, with a great off-season in both his mental and physical preparation. Here's hoping both Kedric and Anthony can contribute in their sophomore seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant15fromNJ Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I see good things from Golston hes a hard worker, his playing time should increase and well see some good things this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 If he lives up to this, proposed nickname: Kedric "The Double-Teamer" (ducking) Hey, guys, I'm working here. Ouch. Now playing. Tickets are definately available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morneblade Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I dunno, given the amount of weight Golston has added and the fact that Monty dropped some weight, I'm thinking they may be eyeing Golston as a two gapper. Well he did start as one last year. The problem being he was under 300 pounds trying to take on double teams. I dont know if 20 pounds is going to be enough, but I do know one thing... The kid plays real hard, and penitrates. If he now has the strength to handle double teams without getting blow back as he did last year, he's going to be very solid for us. I'd like to see him closer to 330 though as a 2 gap. Still you know your going to get his "A" game on every play, and I can live with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darc Requiem Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I dunno, given the amount of weight Golston has added and the fact that Monty dropped some weight, I'm thinking they may be eyeing Golston as a two gapper. I thought Montgomery added 10lbs in the offseason? Where did you hear that he dropped weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamyesme1111 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 When I saw the picture of Matt Schuab I laughed so hard :laugh:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogskin1 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I liked what I saw of Golston last year, but anyone that thinks having him in there is going to suddenly transform our DL into a pass-rushing force is on something, or watched Transformers and thought it was real. First off, he does not even have the starting spot locked up - although he has a decent shot at getting it. Secondly, even when he WAS in there starting last season, we had some of our worst statistical defensivegames. Even though he looked very good on some plays, the line as a whole stunk it up last year, and never had any consistent pressure on the QB. The same 4 guys are not magically going to "transform" this year. The pressure will have to come from elsewhere. Hopefully, GW will do a better job of keeping that from opening up OTHER gaping holes this year, but I don't have any confidence in that. I just hope the awesome offense we will have will overcome the defensive deficiencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins4452 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 If the DL can be healthy this year I don't think a "transformation" is needed. But Golston is 110% effort player, and that is very contagious. If nothing else his weight gain shows his dedication to football, and the Skins'. From his play and attitude as a ROOKIE last year that's pretty much what I expected from him in the off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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