Chump Bailey Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Orakpo play the LB position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelgreenie Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Where to start:1. The Offensive Line-It is in my opinion that our offense, JC, and Zorn hinges on the performance of the OL. I will be watching at how Heyer has developed, how Williams looks, and what Bridges can do. It will be interesting to see if Rinehart looks much better. Lets not forget Samuels is coming of an injury. I agree 100%, the OL is the single most important factor in the success of the offense and therefore the Skins. Imo if the OL improves it doesn't matter what else happens the Skins will be better. Rinehart and Bridges gotta be ready to come in and play well if/when Thomas and Samuels get banged up. I'm holding out hope that because Rinehart has been taking reps with the 1st team during OTA's and that Thomas is still recovering from NECK surgery that Rinehart can win the RG spot outright in training camp. Mike Williams would be a bonus, and a sleeper story is wether Will Montgomery or Edwin Williams can come in and really challenge Casey Rabach, who i thought struggled last year. 3. Orakp/LB- Orakpo's move to LB will be very interesting. I wonder how he will be able to change direction and play coverage. I am interested to see how they utilize him. Hopefully we see him plenty with his hand in the ground. If Rak should faulter, what will the team do at SAM? It will be intersting to see how Orakpo and Wilson will fair in pass coverage from this SAM/rush-backer position. I think Wilson has better hips and is more fluid in pass coverage. But, i think 'Rak could be a dynamic rusher form the SAM position. 4. Zorn's Offense- People want to blame JC, but i also blame Zorn. Hopefully the offense is more complex and not so simplistic. His play calling was horrible down the stretch. Lets see if he can mix it up more. I'm not looking to see too much during the pre-season, just watching individual players more. But, i do expect to see sharper playcalling in the regular season. It will be intersting to see how Zorn calls plays during the pre-season games. I hope that Zorn doesn't waste alot of time with players that won't be on the team. It bugged me how many reps Marcus Mann, Burl Toler and McMullen got when they couldn't have been in the teams plans. I understand that teams try to get some players familiar with the offense to stash away just in case of injury but these dudes got alot reps. 9. Kevine Barnes- I think Kevin Barnes will be a quality CB. I look forward to see how he does and perhaps push Smoot for the nickle spot. The 3rd CB spot is another very imortant position in my book. Imo Fred Smoot wasn't very good last season. It seemed like he was constantly giving up catches whenever he was in the game. There has been talk about Tryon looking good in OTAs. I think there will be a tight battle between Tryon, Barnes and Smoot. I wonder if Smoot's job is in jeopardy? HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutliff381 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Whoever comes out of camp as 1st string RT, all of our 2nd rounders from last year, Orakpo(@LB & DE). The thing I'm concerned most about is the O-Line. I want to see how good the 1st stringers look as a unit and pray NO ONE GETS HURT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucfSKINS Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 O-line, Thomas/Kelly/Davis stepping up, JC Defensive dominance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmb5 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 malcolm kelly for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Colt Brennan...I would like to see him in the regular season too if Jason Candle can't learn to look off defenders or learn what the hell a quick release is. The soup telegraphs his every move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSkins Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Chase I know he can play. I don't think he will get much playing time other than game 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcomb Kelly Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Jason Candle Uh oh. funny commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorskin77 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Thomas Kelly Orakpo Barnes Jarmon Campbell Brennan But the O-line is most important for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDragon38 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Seeing Colt Brennan, Chase Daniels, Todd Beckham or Paul Smith take the final knee. Then the REAL fun begins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdskns n 05 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 All three of last years 2nd rounders............... Let's see if they were worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Things I am looking forward to seeing: 1. Stephon Heyer progress at RT so that we can finally shut up critics who have in most cases never seen the guy play. I remember him starting at RT in 2007 during the stretch run and he did a solid job for the most part. I think the club starting Jansen in 2008 make a big mistake in kow-towing to the veterans on the OL. Zorn was correct that Jansen was slow in getting off the ball in pass protection and Campbell paid the price. 2. Albert Haynesworth and DeAngelo Hall showing quickly that they were worth the money the team laid out for them. 3. The emergence of a number of the 'failed' draft picks of 2008 - namely, Devin Thomas, Fred Davis and Chad Rinehart. I think Hakeem Moore will join Chris Horton as a surprise contributor in 2009. If only the Redskins middle round picks would turn out like the late ones! 4. Seeing Brian Orakpo and Jeremy Jarmon show us glimpses of what is in store over the next 3-4 years at DE as they mature. 5. See Jason Campbell exhibit the visible leadership that was lacking in 2008. When receivers drop the ball in open space Campbell needs to get in their grille. He also needs to direct the younger receivers better in getting them lined up and ready in the pre-snap. In 2008 guys lined up on the wrong side of the formation and nobody repositioned them before the ball was snapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a0tmike21 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Colt Brennan, Marcus Mason, Devin Thomas, Malcom Kelly and Brian Orakpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthcat Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 The new blood on both sides of the line. We could be extremely dominant on defense this year with a pass rush and it seems we are adding young and experienced into the mix. On the O line, I am here to predict that Mike Williams will be the monster he intended himself to be, over a hunderd lbs lighter, mean, hungry(gotta to be), bustin' open holes and protecting. If these guys preform like I think they will, game over man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 looking forward to the board crashing when the 3rd string QB throws a late TD in a meaningless preseason game against no name defenders. I wonder if Babe is keeping those lines tight still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Looking forward to the smell of BBQ in the parking lots and the smell of freshly cut grass.. and seeing some friends (for 1 preseason game anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackest Eyes Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I am looking forward to see Malcolm Kelly. I was really disappointed he had so many issues last season. He could definitely help in the redzone with his height and catching ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflow78 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I forgot, I'm also looking forward to seeing Dorsey and Aldridge fight it out as our Punt Returner/speed back. If they can do anything with their speed, this should be pretty fun to watch, especially since Shanahan suggested we pick up Aldridge. (Shanny said he was fastest guy he'd ever seen with a ball. Sounds good to me.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitStickTaylor21 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 You hear stories from players about how Fred Davis is all over the field making plays in practice. If that's the case, he should be able to do the same against second stringers in the preseason, I'm looking forward to watching him try to find a niche on the field and earning some serious playing time for the regular season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I think Hakeem Moore will join Chris Horton as a surprise contributor in 2009. I think you mean Kareem Moore. :rotflmao: :logo: Unless we've signed the Dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintrain Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I think you mean Kareem Moore. :rotflmao: :logo:Unless we've signed the Dream! Maybe he meant "Prince Naseem" Moore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Edwin Williams Anthony Montgomery Alfred Fincher Mike Williams Chad Reinhart Preseason is the time to see how the second tier players and fringe guys are looking. Unfortunately, Malcolm Kelly makes this list as well. He has to show he can stay on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenskins Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Dorsey and Aldridge. I'd like to see the Skins add some explosiveness in the return game. Love Rock, but he doesn't scare anyone. Randle-El has seen bette days as a punt returner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 The play of our QB's, especialy JC, TC and CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxford Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Devin Thomas, Mike Williams, Malcolm Kelly, Chad Rineheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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