bulldog Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 The Redskins are likely to keep 9 linemen. Samuels, Kendall, Rabach, Thomas and Jansen are the starters. Rinehart is a current #3 pick and can play both guard and tackle. Heyer is 24 and has started down the stretch in December and in a playoff game. Jason Fabini at 34 is another guy that can play two positions and seems to have settled in at guard as a backup off the bench. Plus he has remained durable despite being part of the over 30 club. That leaves one spot. There is no natural center behind Rabach. Geisinger, 6'2 and 317 came to the Redskins as a OG/OT but has been working specifically as a center in training camp and the preseason with some reps at OG. Jansen has offered to take the extra reps as the backup center but at 6'6 and 300 and 10 years removed from playing the position, that doesn't seem feasible. So, the question is does the team keep Geisinger who is now the backup center and can play guard in an emergency OR does the team keep the 32 year old Todd Wade at a position where there are 2 or 3 other options off the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMetal Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Geisinger can be stashed on the PS in the event Rabach gets hurt. Right now it seems more likely Wade would be called upon to fill in than Geisinger. Who knows though? The injury certainly hasn't helped Wade's chances this preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml6157 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 neither....Andrew Crummey FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vainglory Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 the answer to your question is YES....close this thread now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I don't remember him out there. How has he performed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPstretch Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 don't be so sure of fabini making the cut..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Wade hasn't played, he has been another guy that has been dinged in camp and the preseason. Given how the injury bug has hit several of the starters over time, you would have to think that durability comes into play for the backup spots. Remember that Wade also got injured in his first or second game starting last year. In answer to the other point about the practice squad, I think Geisinger has used up his eligibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWCREDSKINS Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Geisinger to active roster, Crummey to the practice Squad, Wade ADIOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml6157 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 don't be so sure of fabini making the cut..... I would agree here too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonsta8 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 neither....Andrew Crummey FTW! My thoughts exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingtar Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I would not be stunned if they go with Crummey. I have seen him at guard and center quite a bit and he seems to hold his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Crummey has the advantage if its based on the factors listed above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirtyfive2seven Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 With the way the team has cut players this preseason and reached injury settlements I wouldn't be surprised. HOwever, one thing that we haven't discussed is what is Wade's contract? Will that have any affect on if we cut him or keep him?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I think Wade is done with us. His play is no better the Heyers, and Heyer has his entire career ahead of him. But there's another aspect that has to looked at........ Will Jansen make it through the season, and if not leaving us thinner if we do release Todd. It's a huge gamble in my book. Jansen is the biggest question mark on the O line, and I view him as some what fragile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge316 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 i'd go with Crummey...guy can play...he was an All-American before he got injured so he has great upside and his contract would be very feasible for the long term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acuratl1984 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Crummey was listed as a 3rd round talent. And dropped to UDFA due to his injury. If the Redskins put Crummey on the PS, I dunno how long he will stay on the PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddd723 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Keep Crummey and Geisinger and cut Wade and Fabini. Out with the old in with the new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SittingBull Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I dont think Rabach has missed a game since Baltimore. We were also trying Jansen at center earlier in camp for depth purposes. That leaves me thinking we keep Wade in case Rabach goes down we can keep Jansen and Heyer in the lineup. I don't know how well that experiment in camp went though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLusby Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Wade is gone and anybody who knows Redskin football knows that it is a 99.99% certainty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmith2003 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I personally would like to see a youth movement here on the OL... We know the starting 5, although I'd argue that Jansen would have it tough to beat out a serious open competition for RT position versus Rinehart OR Heyer either one. But having said that just shows the depth we have at the T position. Heyer and Rinehart both have shown they can play there. So I think that should definitely eliminate Wade. Given the upside and abilities BOTH Crummey and Geisenger have shown as well, I think that also means we could dump Fabini as well. But Fabini is far more valuable to us than Wade regardless of contract situations. He can play both T & G.... But I'd like to see us stay with these 4 kept on the 9 OL depth --> Heyer, Rinehart, Crummey and Geisenger... There you have it young depth to work with, and provide Jansen a Long-Term replacement when and if he does go down or prove costly this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge316 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I personally would like to see a youth movement here on the OL... We know the starting 5, although I'd argue that Jansen would have it tough to beat out a serious open competition for RT position versus Rinehart OR Heyer either one. But having said that just shows the depth we have at the T position. Heyer and Rinehart both have shown they can play there. So I think that should definitely eliminate Wade. Given the upside and abilities BOTH Crummey and Geisenger have shown as well, I think that also means we could dump Fabini as well. But Fabini is far more valuable to us than Wade regardless of contract situations. He can play both T & G.... But I'd like to see us stay with these 4 kept on the 9 OL depth --> Heyer, Rinehart, Crummey and Geisenger... There you have it young depth to work with, and provide Jansen a Long-Term replacement when and if he does go down or prove costly this season. i agree completely...we need to get younger at the line and keeping the 4 young guys will be more valuable since we can see if they can be the long term replacement for the current starters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Which OL have been really impressive? The only names even brought up are Crummey and Geisenger. If anyone can honestly say they've looked lights out in preseason, then yes I'd say Wade is in danger. And I noticed somebody said Jansen was fragile? Dude's only missed 2 seasons, the most recent injury could have happened to anybody, it certainly wasn't wear and tear. But you're right guys, we should just axe Jansen too and stick some random young guy in there, that will certainly yield positive results because the plan sounds so good. Don't discount exoerience. It's the reason why the elite OL in the NFL are all over 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATCRedskin82 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I truly hope they get rid of Wade and get some youth on the line.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins2victory Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'll let the coaches decide ???????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudMouth12thMan Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I think Wade is done with us. His play is no better the Heyers, and Heyer has his entire career ahead of him. But there's another aspect that has to looked at........ Will Jansen make it through the season, and if not leaving us thinner if we do release Todd. It's a huge gamble in my book. Jansen is the biggest question mark on the O line, and I view him as some what fragile. I agree with both points, but I still don't think we need to keep Wade b/c Heyer is as good, and Rinehart can step in in a pinch IMO. So, I think Wade should go especially b/c he's nicked up and that leaves a roster spot for LB depth or a Mason spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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