jwickersfo Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 When I first saw the roster move my initial reaction was disappointment that we would not see the Williams/Lauvao left side knocking back opponents in 2015. It's a 6-week injury, rigtht? After more thought, I think the move is more strategic, Scot led, and has longer term benefits. Lauvao's salary increases to $4M next year, while his dead cap number will drop to $2M. Lauvao is a Bruce Allen signing. Long or Kouandjio will get an opportunity to establish as a starter over the remaining 13 games, plus the playoffs (we're not mathematically eliminated yet). If either emerges do the Redskins pay $4M cash and take a $5M cap hit for a backup guard? I bet they take the $2M hit, find a serviceable backup for less than $3M and become better and more cap efficient in 2016 and beyond. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortisBetts Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Depends on if someone steps up and takes the job. Lavauo was very impact full in the run game, especially when he would pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus T Firefly Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I hope so. He's been better this year than the crapfest he was in 14, but he's still not worth the money. I'd rather pay for a better player, or go with a young and cheap player. Either option is preferable, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I think you may have answered your own question. If either Long or Kouandjio emerge as decent starters I think Lauvao is probably history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBass1724 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Ideally, I want Arie K. to win that spot. It would be awesome to have 2 rookies and a 2nd year player to have on our offensive line moving forward. Those are called building blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Ideally, I want Arie K. to win that spot. It would be awesome to have 2 rookies and a 2nd year player to have on our offensive line moving forward. Those are called building blocks. I don't think building blocks is in the Redskin fan glossary. It's re-directing me to "free-agent acquisition" and "UDFA". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBass1724 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I don't think building blocks is in the Redskin fan glossary. It's re-directing me to "free-agent acquisition" and "UDFA". I know, right! That's why I felt the need to point it out to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 You could approach him with a restructure, also. I think it depends on how well he performs in camp next year, certainly he will be invited to camp as he is under contract. I don't think he has played his last snap, though. I'd think the team will bring in competition if need be. If he is the best guy for the job, he will stick around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I agree, especially if Long takes that spot, if Long shows he can be a solid guard, then you have him starting next year, with AK as the backup. Theres no reason at that point to keep Lauvao who is making top 10 LG money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasRoane Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 The speed with which Scot puts players that could help on IR really is interesting. He said at the beginning of the season that the team probably wouldn't win many games but they would hit you. By having so many players on IR they can point to that as a reason for not winning more games and increasing the chance for a very high draft pick this year. A very high pick could really be beneficial. I have my eye on Robert Nkemdiche from Ole Miss. He's a bad man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glongest Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 There is some kind of strategy going on here but not sure what it is. So we now have a guy with a sprained ankle and one with a concussion who go on IR by week three. That just seems a little odd on a team that is thin on talent and I would bet for sure now must have more starters on season ending IR than any team in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 There is some kind of strategy going on here but not sure what it is. So we now have a guy with a sprained ankle and one with a concussion who go on IR by week three. That just seems a little odd on a team that is thin on talent and I would bet for sure now must have more starters on season ending IR than any team in the NFL. Well, a team that is struggling to field a competent ST's unit can't really afford to keep multiple guys on the roster that are out for 4-6 weeks or more, even if they could help later. We need those roster spots for guys that can contribute, I don't think we're trying any funny business or attempting any kind of clever tanking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wicked Wop Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 The speed with which Scot puts players that could help on IR really is interesting. He said at the beginning of the season that the team probably wouldn't win many games but they would hit you. By having so many players on IR they can point to that as a reason for not winning more games and increasing the chance for a very high draft pick this year. A very high pick could really be beneficial. I have my eye on Robert Nkemdiche from Ole Miss. He's a bad man! A high pick would be great but SM doesn't strike me as the type of guy that wants to play a bunch of excuses and mind games as far as assigning blame for a losing season to injuries......and I'm glad he doesn't. Between Shanny and Gruden I've had enough of double talk and excuses and just want someone at that position and level to tell it to me straight. Also, look at the Cowboys and the Giants........Injuries happen, its part of game and with as many injuries as we've had over the past few years we're still only about mid pack in losing players. They just hurt more because of the depth issues. Additionally With a large portion of our injuries hitting especially the secondary and ILB you start getting into issues about being overloaded with injuries at certain positions and having a very imbalanced team over time which almost forces your hand in these situations. By moving Lauvao to IR it allows SM to ability to groom a rookie and/or a 2nd year player for that spot and it they play well keeping Lauvao is answered without a discussion. SM also needs to put LeRibeus as the last possible option especially after the injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacks 'n' Stuff Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I don't know but I hope that carny-stabbing bloated glob of chemicals Leribeus never sees the field again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I don't know but I hope that carny-stabbing bloated glob of chemicals Leribeus never sees the field again. My goodness was he a **** pick. Every time he's in it seems like he blown backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexa Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I hope he's back. Looked like he was really picking his play up. As for Long, I thought he was going to get cut. Just hasn't shown much of anything. AK has been inactive but I'd rather see him over Long. Lerib should be cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always A Commander Never A Captain Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Ideally, I want Arie K. to win that spot. It would be awesome to have 2 rookies and a 2nd year player to have on our offensive line moving forward. Those are called building blocks. Minus Center, it would give us a 2-3 year window without worrying about contracts and cap, and fit with Trent Williams prime. I doubt we could afford to re-sign all of them afterwards, but that's a situation every team would be ecstatic for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 McRib is a turnstyle but it looks like Spencer is playing this week. I wonder why Spencer wasn't put into the game last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 McRib is a turnstyle but it looks like Spencer is playing this week. I wonder why Spencer wasn't put into the game last week? Because he was pretty terrible in preseason/TC from what I heard Basically pray to whatever diety you're down with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwickersfo Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Lirebeus was active over the others last week because he is the more versatile backup (plays guard and center). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 McRib is a turnstyle but it looks like Spencer is playing this week. I wonder why Spencer wasn't put into the game last week? He was inactive. LeRib was active because he can play center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Lauvao doesn't just have a sprained ankle. It was revealed he tore ligaments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters20 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Was it necessary to say we aren't mathematically eliminated......being week FOUR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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