Hokieskins1 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Man I wish the season would just get here...... Or at least the draft...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisxcore Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Smart move. Kid's got quite the motor if I remember right... very good depth at a position we need solid depth and who knows what he's capable of in time. Young too, which is a huge plus. Solid move, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 What I'd give for a 6'3", 255 lb. SAM with bad breath and worse intentions. same here. :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 didn't want to start a new thread about this, but i do think it's noteworthy. Reserve Linebacker Alfred Fincher Re-signedJason Reid reports: The Redskins have re-signed reserve linebacker Alfred Fincher, the team announced today.Contract terms were not immediately available. Fincher, who was a key contributor on special teams in the 2008 season, joined the Redskins in training camp and played in 15 games. He ranked eighth on the team with nine special teams tackles. Vinny Cerrato, Washington executive vice president of football operations, still hopes to sign a starting-caliber tackle to replace longtime right tackle Jon Jansen, a league source said,... I don't know how much i need to express that i can't stand another year of poor pass protection because Jansen is getting bullrushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I'm not expecting anything more than depth at this point. I don't think we can reasonably expect a player who had been cut from two teams previously (Saints/Lions) to come in and lock down the position for the next half a decade. I get the feeling some of you are allowing yourselves to consider that. I'm happy for Fincher and all, but I don't expect anything more than solid special teams contributions. I agree with OM, our SAM linebacker isn't on the roster yet, the only question is whether he's coming from the draft, or later in free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitStickTaylor21 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I remember seeing this guy in the preseason and being very impressed by his awareness on the field and always being around the ball. Saw him contribute on special teams as well, I'm happy we kept him to continue progressing with us instead of someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I like the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I've got those two noted on the blog piece I'm working on ... unfortunately, the notations are going to say largely what you just did. Until proven otherwise, they're just warm bodies. Neither can reasonably be penciled in as even a temporary starter while a rookie draft pick learns where the bathrooms are at Ashburn.Point being ... our starting SAM isn't on the roster yet. Or if he is, someone at Ashburn is rolling the dice big time. Well, it would be rolling of the dice if they don't sign or draft anyone else. Personally, I think the likelyhood of that is low. But, you could always have someone like Antonio Pierce step up and prove to everyone that he can be the guy. I'm not counting on that, tho, and I doubt the team is counting on that. They never have in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lar0n Landry Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Fincher >>>> Blades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Campbell17 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I loved Fincher in preseason, he really stepped up towards the end and showed a lot of heart. I really hope he gets a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 didn't want to start a new thread about this, but i do think it's noteworthy. I don't know how much i need to express that i can't stand another year of poor pass protection because Jansen is getting bullrushed. Thanks for posting that. Mr. Pace, welcome to Washington.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnie007 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Good move. This guy has some great speed and was consistent on special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Needed this move, now if we could get M Washington for cheap id be very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnie007 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Needed this move, now if we could get M Washington for cheap id be very happy. Apparently, Mr. Washington took it person when we let him go so he may not be back unless he can't find any other offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Fincher >>>> Blades I don't know how you can say that. I haven't seen Fincher much in the regular season, and right now I don't trust him to know where to be just yet. Fincher may be more talented, but I trust Blades more now. But I say let them (and a draft pick) compete for the job. Hopefully we'll be able to sort out this position by the time the season starts (kinda like we were able to do with Horton, Doughty, and Moore et al at SS last year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Fincher is definitely wearing the right number to play LB. I wish he could channel a little Monte Coleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Well, it would be rolling of the dice if they don't sign or draft anyone else. Personally, I think the likelyhood of that is low. That's what I was saying. But, you could always have someone like Antonio Pierce step up and prove to everyone that he can be the guy. I'm not counting on that, tho, and I doubt the team is counting on that. They never have in the past. Absolutely. A Sinclair or Smith could suddenly emerge and claim the position. I think we're agreed that's not something the team should probably be counting on, however. More bodies--among them hopefully a legitimate SAM-sized body--are on the way. Oh, incidentally ... Pierce, Antonio - 6'1", 238 Fincher, Albert - 6'1", 238 Spooky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Was Pierce the Sam before he moved to Mike? I thought he was playing the weak side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coker Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Good move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Was Pierce the Sam before he moved to Mike? I thought he was playing the weak side? When he was here, he backed up and then replaced LA at WILL. He may have seen spot duty elsewhere, but he was predominantly at weak. He's done well to transition to MIKE in NY, aided to no small extent by playing behind one of the strongest DL's in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsJackpot Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I think we can win it all now and in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb_xxvi Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Man, I like Fincher. Look at his team photo. Dude has a blockhead. Seeing as we just re-signed him, maybe we sure up the DE spot in the draft, but as everyone is saying, I just don't feel comfort at night thinking about our LB corps. How tight would it be if Jansen comes back with a vengence next year? Highly un-likely, but what if? Maybe he's doing some offseason workouts to strengthen that achilles and get that mental block gone? I bet ever since it's healed, he's afraid to put pressure on it to those outside rushes. To Jon: Get over the hump, you've got a year or two left in your tank if you can perform. Here's to one of the last core Redskins from the Norv era. If you can't perform, happy trails! You've been a real Hog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonYoungEra Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 welcome back fincher!..rock it this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorz Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Good signing. I like Fincher. He needs to take another step though. The preverbial next step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 When he was here, he backed up and then replaced LA at WILL. He may have seen spot duty elsewhere, but he was predominantly at weak. He's done well to transition to MIKE in NY, aided to no small extent by playing behind one of the strongest DL's in the league. He played his last season here at Mike. I remember because we had signed Mike Barrow to play MLB, but he got hurt and Pierce played a really good season. Thats what led to him leaving the next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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