Hail to the Washington Commanders

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DC Vol said:
Vince Young's problems go far past his mental deficiencies... and that's saying something.
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I don't think he has much in the way of deficiencies besides the mental aspects. He cannot seem to grasp the game, he has the athletic ability, a decent arm, only thing he lacks is the mental ability at this point.
 
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i personally think Campbell lacks the athletic ability of Young. He doesn't have the mental game to be a star, but it's better than Young's.

I guess I'm trying to say Campbell is just below average in both athletic ability and mental preparedness while Young is nothing short of a basket case upstairs while he has all the athletic ability in the world. With the possible exception being his throwing motion.
 
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KB5252 said:
Haven't his problems been more about his lack of being able to absorb the game mentally, a little like Vince Young?
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Don't think so. Campbell is actually a fairly smart player. His problem most of his college / pro career has been him having to learn new systems. When he was playing at Auburn, he had to learn 3 or 4 if I'm not mistaken and everyone knows what the Skins have been through regarding coaching changes.

I think him settling into a system combined with a decent offensive line will result in a pretty successful career. That's just my opinion.
 
#1,657
#1,657
More Smoke...

Redskins Insider - Redskins Trying to Land Cutler (Update 2)

The Washington Redskins are actively pursuing a trade for disgruntled Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler tonight, according to NFL sources.

One source said the Redskins are trying to complete the deal as quickly as possible although at least two other teams, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets, are also reportedly interested in acquiring Cutler. The two-year starter became available today when the Broncos announced they would trade him. Denver officials could not be reached for comment tonight.

The Redskins declined comment.

The source said Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder has been pushing for the trade in an attempt to finally solve the team's decades-long pursuit of a franchise quarterback.

Another NFL source said a high-ranking Redskins official contacted one NFL team today about the possibility of trading quarterback Jason Campbell for a second-round pick in the upcoming draft. That source said he interpreted the Redskins' overture as an attempt by Washington to put together a package to acquire Cutler.
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They better not mess this up or we will have a disgruntled QB
 
#1,658
#1,658
Dan Patrick said yesterday that the Skins might try to make this a package deal bringing Cutler as QB and Shanahan as coach.

Was he serious?
 
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#1,659
not sure didnt hear that

anyway would have been nice to be a fly on the wall here

Several NFL sources said that Snyder, eager to finally solve the team's decades-long pursuit of a franchise quarterback, was the force behind the Redskins' efforts to acquire Cutler, who was traded from the Denver Broncos to the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Snyder called the meeting to clear the air about the team's attempts to replace Campbell, Washington's starter for the last 2 1/2 seasons, and attempt to move forward toward the upcoming season

Vinny Cerrato, Washington's executive vice president of football operations, and Coach Jim Zorn also attended the meeting, which lasted about two hours, in Snyder's office at Redskins Park. Snyder and Campbell spoke candidly, Campbell said, and left the session on good terms, focusing on the future.

"I expressed myself, Dan expressed himself and we just spoke honestly about the whole situation," Campbell said. "It was good to just talk about everything and for everybody to just say where they're coming from. For me, I just wanted to express what I'm trying to do as the quarterback of this team: trying to get better every day to help us reach that higher level we all want to reach.
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washingtonpost.com

Snyder told Campbell he wants him to become a franchise quarterback, Campbell said, but he has not reached that level yet in Snyder's opinion. After the Redskins failed to qualify for the playoffs last season, Cerrato declined to commit to Campbell as the team's quarterback beyond the upcoming season.
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Skins looking to bring Leftwich home for backup position

washingtonpost.com

The Washington Redskins yesterday confirmed a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report that backup quarterback Byron Leftwich worked out Friday for the team at Redskins Park. Leftwich, a Washington native and longtime starter with Jacksonville, spent last season as a backup in Pittsburgh.
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Well Leftwich is now in Tampa so I guess that leaves us left with Mark Sanchez if we draft a QB and if he is still available

Its either Sanchez, Ayers, Maualuga, or trade down
 
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VolsNSkinsFan said:
Well Leftwich is now in Tampa so I guess that leaves us left with Mark Sanchez if we draft a QB and if he is still available

Its either Sanchez, Ayers, Maualuga, or trade down
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why would the 'Skins draft Sanchez? Snyder is crooked, but no way he drafts a qb first round after his talk with Campbell.
 
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Scout.com: NFL Draft: Sanchez, Raji to Visit Redskins

Sanchez, Scout.com's top-rated quarterback in this year's draft class, is scheduled to visit the Washington Redskins on April 17-18
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Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell's future in the nation's capital doesn't look very bright. The Redskins were one of the teams who discussed potential trade possibilities with the Denver Broncos when Jay Cutler was put on the open market this month. Now, it appears, Washington is considering adding a young quarterback who could step into the starter's role no later than next year since Campbell is in the final year of his contract.
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Also did anyone see the 2009 Schedule? Start off at Giants, 2 home MNF games vs Giants and Eagles and a home Sunday Night game against Dallas. Also At Detroit, at San Diego, at Atlanta, and at Oakland
 
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And with their first round pick, the Redskins pick DE Brian Orakpo from Texas.

Solid pick I suppose, although I still would have preferred a solid offensive lineman. But, it should be tough with Haynesworth in the middle, Orakpo on the outside and Fletcher behind them.
 
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#1,668
For the love of God, for the second pick we get a CB out of Maryland? Why are we always taking CB's? They should have used that pick for either the OL or OLB spot, no CB. Oh well..
 
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OWB said:
For the love of God, for the second pick we get a CB out of Maryland? Why are we always taking CB's? They should have used that pick for either the OL or OLB spot, no CB. Oh well..
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i wanted an O-linemen or a receiver. Cody Glenn could be a serviceable OLB, but no help on the offensive front which is where they needed the most help IMO and they did draft some no name with the compensatory pick at WR, but he's not going to do anything. We'll just rely on Portis until he's too banged up and crap out the last half of the season again. Oooooh, I'm just too excited.
 
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OWB said:
For the love of God, for the second pick we get a CB out of Maryland? Why are we always taking CB's? They should have used that pick for either the OL or OLB spot, no CB. Oh well..
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That guy is really good... Scored the highest out of all in the draft on the wonderlic with a 41 and completed it in 12 minutes... its 50 questions. If you score in the 20's your doing good. He is big, has great speed and can lay the wood, as you can see here... see the last second of the video, lol

YouTube - Maryland Cal hit

We also signed Chase Daniels in free agency and he is going to duke it out with Colt for the 3rd spot, but apparently Colt has been doing well and may unseed Todd Collins

We also signed a center from U of Maryland who went to Dematha HS and was All-Met at Dematha, and thats one school that churns out athletes. This guy bleeds Burgundy and Gold, and could be a good get

Not sure why we picked up back to back LBs, we do need some depth and special teams help, but then we took a TE and WR. I think we are good to go at TE and WR.

2009 NFL Draft: Redskins (washingtonpost.com)

Cody Glenn the LB from Nebraska was a RB in college, survived a near fatal car crash has frosh year and an honor roll student, but has struggled with injuries. The Nebraska fans say we got a good one, we will see.

The TE Eddie Williams from Idaho is a Fullback/Hybrid player

Oh we signed a OL on friday Mike Williams former 2002 1st rounder from Texas who weighs 400 lbs now and has been out of the NFL for a few years, a bit of a project

http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/27/mcintosh-orakpo-could-fill-dire-need/

Offensive tackle Mike Williams, whom the Redskins signed Friday, won't participate in this weekend's minicamp because he weighs 410 pounds, 40 more than he carried during his last NFL season of 2005. The fourth overall pick in the 2002 draft to Buffalo, Williams has been living with former Texas teammate Derrick Dockery.

"He is two guys standing side by side with their arms around each other," Zorn said. "That's how wide he is."

Executive vice president Vinny Cerrato said he liked the way Williams looked during his workout Friday, helping prompt the Redskins to bypass their need for a tackle at the draft.
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There is your answer VolfanBill

Overall we got a really good player in Orakapo and the rest of the draft was Okay, I give us a B

and BTW we are moving Rocky to OLB
 
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#1,673
#1,673
Well, at least we'll have Jansen for the first 3 games until he twists his ankle and is out for the rest of the season.

Honestly, the Skins couldn't pick up ONE young offensive lineman in that draft? Crazy.
 
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