Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I don't think there is a good way to work this into another thread since it is about Wade and not Kendall. (By the way, I like the Kendall move). But has any starter ever lost a starting job before after one pre-season game? That's kind of remarkable when you stop to think about it. (By the way, I'm glad that Wade is back at tackle. I think he is a pretty good tackle and am glad that we now have a good backup tackle instead of a bad starting guard). But I am racking my brains trying to think of a similar experience where a projected starter was pulled this quickly. I don't want this to be a bash thread, just a stories thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Well, Wade wasn't the starter. He was the prime candidate, and they were giving him all the time because he needed to adjust to the position, but it wasn't his job yet. Weren't you the one who lamented that no player seemed to have his job up for grabs? Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Weren't you the one who lamented that no player seemed to have his job up for grabs? Yes. And I am happy that we have Kendall. You can tell I am happy that we have Kendall, because I wrote that I am happy that we have Kendall. But even if every job was up for grabs, I wouldn't expect any of the competitions to end after one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinDan0557 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 You gotta win the starting job before you can lose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Is Wade definitely going back to tackle? Or are they still going to give him work at guard? I haven't heard one way or the other since the Kendall trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Is Wade definitely going back to tackle? Or are they still going to give him work at guard? I haven't heard one way or the other since the Kendall trade. I would assume that he becomes the backup at tackel and Pucillo stays the backup at guard. That's really the only scenario that makes sense. Wade is a pretty good tackle and a pretty bad guard. So play him at his strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb mul-key Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 "By the way, I'm glad that Wade is back at tackle. I think he is a pretty good tackle and am glad that we now have a good backup tackle instead of a bad starting guard)" I totally agree and now really decent O-line depth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskinaholic Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Not only are we glad Wade is back at tackle, but I bet he is happy, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlamVR Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I wonder how much this is also part of Wades injury and the fact we really do not want to see everyone targeting the left side of the offensive line ... in effect more of back up plan if Wade still doesnt pan out .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 I wonder how much this is also part of Wades injury and the fact we really do not want to see everyone targeting the left side of the offensive line ... in effect more of back up plan if Wade still doesnt pan out .... You don't trade away picks and take on salary for a contingency plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burg&gold4life Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I think when the officially add Kendall and we see who they release we may have a better idea of how the OL will shake out. I can still see the chance of Wade starting a few weeks into the regular season in a position other than guard. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rook Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I don't think there is a good way to work this into another thread since it is about Wade and not Kendall. (By the way' date=' I like the Kendall move).But has any starter ever lost a starting job before after one pre-season game? That's kind of remarkable when you stop to think about it. (By the way, I'm glad that Wade is back at tackle. I think he is a pretty good tackle and am glad that we now have a good backup tackle instead of a bad starting guard). But I am racking my brains trying to think of a similar experience where a projected starter was pulled this quickly. I don't want this to be a bash thread, just a stories thread.[/quote'] Sure - Clinton Portis, last year. I say we trade that slackard. :helmet: The Rook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 But even if every job was up for grabs' date=' I wouldn't expect any of the competitions to end after one game.[/quote']I wouldn't say that it is over. Kendall hasn't been given the job. He hasn't even passed his physical. As for Wade, it is kinda hard when you get hurt while trying to adjust to a new position. You can't compete if you can't get on the field. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 He didn't start the second game because of injury and he wasn't ruled the starter to begin with. He was competing with Ross Tucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 I wouldn't say that it is over. Kendall hasn't been given the job. He hasn't even passed his physical. Ordering with you at a restaurant must be a trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 By the way, no one has come up with a real example of when this has happened before. I am genuinely curious. The closest thing I can recall is Steve Spurrier deciding on the field after the fourth pre-season game that Shane Matthews was his starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatSkins27 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 well comparisions draw to the benching of patrick ramsey or for back in the day the loss of the starting job of skip hicks to stephen davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Ordering with you at a restaurant must be a trial. I figured we'd always get ****ty service the way you would grouse about everything and ***** at everybody. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 I figured we'd always get ****ty service the way you would grouse about everything and ***** at everybody. :laugh: I'm acually fairly pleasant in real life. Still a cynic but a jovial one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I'm acually fairly pleasant in real life. Still a cynic but a jovial one. Are you insinuating I am unable to read people even filtered through an internet message board well enough not to figure that out? And I wouldn't care if you're a peasant anyway. Makes me feel more uptown. Ya know, I think it's absolutely true that they were interested in Kendall some time back like they say. Even during the early formulation of the Wade decision it's possible (I'd say likely) Kendall's name had come up. But I wager that Pete/Jets were really trying to find a way to stick together. I think the Wade plan was a reach, but alternatives were sparse. This simply made too much sense now not to do, and I know you like the move. Displacing Wade is not any kind of groundbreaking event nor even a death-blow to the experiment. Wade was a project, its still uncertain where his potential stands, here's an opportunity for a solid option at the position, and taking it doesn't need to be seen as jettisoning or ****slaping the previous course in toto, but it does allows for much more latitude with much less risk. Now Wade can go back to doing what he does best, too, and be there in other capacites, but he can still be in Buges morphing schemes (lame or not depending on your POV) for the future if it looks like its worth the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drowland Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 You don't trade away picks and take on salary for a contingency plan. Hey, this is the same team that traded away a first day pick for a RB in the final year of his contract to be a backup. I wouldn't put it past them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Not only are we glad Wade is back at tackle, but I bet he is happy, too. I actually kind of worry about him being upset at being replaced. He was talking about only coming back here because he wanted to go somewhere where he would have a chance to start. Hopefully he is OK going back to RT, because he is obviously quite valuable there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant15fromNJ Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Kendell better pan out and learn our offense quick maybe like 2 or 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishomelette Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Dangling the starting guard idea to Wade helped the 'Skins keep him. I'd say things have worked out well so far. And he has some experience trying to play guard now...might be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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