haider61 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 From ESPN Insider: The Denver Broncos chose to waive right tackle Tyler Polumbus on Tuesday, per Mike Klis of the Denver Post, and now he'll have to venture into the uncharted waters of playing competitive football for a team that doesn't call the state of Colorado home. According to Klis, the Broncos' new power-blocking scheme was not a match for Polumbus, who seems more of a fit in a zone-blocking scheme. Therefore, Klis opines that the Washington Redskins, Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks or Oakland Raiders could be a fit. Former NFL lineman and current Sports Illustrated scribe Ross Tucker thinks that the Dallas Cowboys or Pittsburgh Steelers might also show some interest. While everyone's in speculative mode, we'll go ahead and throw the Buffalo Bills in the mix, given their massive need on the bookends. Better than Stephon Heyer for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyBo Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Hope we pick him up just so the Cowboys can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 He knows the scheme seems logical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Looks like another one of Shanny's draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOSS89 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I usually don't say GET HIM ASAP every time there is someone who gets released at a position of need. But in this case, it'd really help if the Redskins signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBnotBlades Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 This is actually an intriguing possibility for a back up tackle. Shanny signed him as a UFA before his last season with the Broncos and he started 8 games last year. If Shanny thinks he fits the scheme we should go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awgustlab Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 yeah I heard this guy on the local Denver radio yesterday after he was released, seems like a humble good guy, and he can play both on the left and right side. I say we sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail-to-da-skins-21 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Was he any good in the ZBS when shanny was there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GritzRgreat Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 He's young, he knows the system and coach, and he's been in the NFL for a couple seasons so he's not green like Capers or Robinson. I say sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofSparta Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 If he's good and the Shanny's like him, pick him up. See what he's got the next couple of games, see if he's a competent backup and can replace Heyer (there would be much rejoicing here over that). In the preseason, it can't hurt to take a look at a guy who supposedly fits the scheme you're running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 yeah I heard this guy on the local Denver radio yesterday after he was released, seems like a humble good guy, and he can play both on the left and right side. I say we sign him. Looks like he has starting experience also. Ironically, this was in Shanny's last year in Denver. Polumbus started eight games at right tackle in 2008 in place of Ryan Harris, and started training camp with the first-team offense at left tackle in place of Ryan Clady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatethe cowboys Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 A guy who has experience working with Shanahan, fits the ZBS well, and provides depth for our Oline? Sounds like a good move to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Tyler Polumbus - T Aug. 24 - 4:29 pm et Broncos waived OT Tyler Polumbus. Thank goodness. Polumbus started eight games last season at right tackle, and was an absolute nightmare. His release creates room for Ryan Clady. Source: Denver Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GritzRgreat Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Ryan Moats was also cut by the Vikings.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofSparta Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Tyler Polumbus - T Aug. 24 - 4:29 pm et Broncos waived OT Tyler Polumbus. Thank goodness. Polumbus started eight games last season at right tackle, and was an absolute nightmare. His release creates room for Ryan Clady. Source: Denver Post Well when you have a Zone Block player trying to fit into a Power Run scheme, it's not always going to be a good fit. Especially if you're going to be a power running team that doesn't actually run the ball. Good job Head Coach Frat Boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I guess it depends if Shanny thinks he's better than Heyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Well when you have a Zone Block player trying to fit into a Power Run scheme, it's not always going to be a good fit.Especially if you're going to be a power running team that doesn't actually run the ball. Good job Head Coach Frat Boy. Didn't seem to hinder Clady much. When it comes down to it, a scheme player is a less attractive option that a player that can flat out play no matter what is asked of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUtah Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 This seems like a no-brainer. Make it happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Didn't seem to hinder Clady much. When it comes down to it, a scheme player is a less attractive option that a player that can flat out play no matter what is asked of him. Clady is an elite (if not damn close to it) talent. Sort of an unfair comparison, imo. Sure it would be nice to have a guy who could be more versatile, but if he's got good ability in the ZBS I don't see what's bad about bringing him in as depth, considering the dearth of depth we have at the tackle position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofSparta Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Didn't seem to hinder Clady much. When it comes down to it, a scheme player is a less attractive option that a player that can flat out play no matter what is asked of him. No argument from me on that. But given that not every position on a team can be fill with an All-Star. Especially depth guys. Sometimes backups are more valuable because they're good at 1 or 2 specific things that can give them an edge on a given team. Polumbus might not be a starter on all teams, but he might prove to be a valuable backup on a ZBS team. Again, might as well give a couple of guys like him a shot during the preseason. Like 3/4 Lineman and LBs, finding a niche guy to fill in for a couple of transition years might not be the worst idea in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Clady is an elite (if not damn close to it) talent. Sort of an unfair comparison, imo. Sure it would be nice to have a guy who could be more versatile, but if he's got good ability in the ZBS I don't see what's bad about bringing him in as depth, considering the dearth of depth we have at the tackle position. I'm not saying that he wouldn't be helpful but let's not come to a conclusion that he's starting material. All I was saying is that he's a 2nd string talent and a scheme player. He falls into the Kory Lichtensteiger catagory; knows the system, good to have as depth but it would take an injury for him to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'm not saying that he wouldn't be helpful but let's not come to a conclusion that he's starting material. All I was saying is that he's a 2nd string talent and a scheme player. He falls into the Kory Lichtensteiger catagory; knows the system, good to have as depth but it would take an injury for him to start. Fair enough. I forgot this is Extremeskins where people think that the guy who was just cut is going to be an all-pro for us, so you're probably right to temper expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 bottom line is that the Skins OL needs depth all over. If this guy can be a solid backup and fill in when needed. then do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsCrushCowboys Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 get him in here, Shanny guy familiar with the ZBS and Dallas will not get him! Depth is always good. Little risk with possible large reward. Hail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasthunder Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I would say we should sign him for depth, but we are at the 80, so someone would have to be released. Also noticed the Broncos released Akin Ayodele, LB. Anybody know anything about him ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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