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Im Bored, but if I could (another wish list)


Being a football fan is an awesome privelage, especially when I get bored. So Ill bless everyone here with yet another offseason wish list!

Star-divide

First and foremost Ill start with the Draft.

1st round pick - Corey liuget. What more can be said. He's about as "Liuget" as it gets. If he isnt already selected, I would love to have him replace a decreasing Tommie Harris.

- another idea would be Mike Pouncey. If he's available, I would love to see him study behind Olin for a year.

- my third idea would have to be a CB like Brandon Harris.

2nd round - Ras I Dowling. If he is left on the board, He would be a steal at this point. He needs a little bit of polishing but would be in a great position for a starting role next year.

- second option would be John Moffitt. I would love to grab 2 solid guards in the first 2 rounds if possible.

3rd round- Austin Pettis, would be great to get a big time threat and steal at this point. At 6'3 202, he could compete for a starting role right away with Cutty behind center.

4th round- Kelvin Sheppard, I would love to see us draft a Linebacker in the 4th round to train behind the likes of Urlacher and Briggs. Our LB's are not getting any younger and we need to look at the future with this pick.

5th and later, I hope the Bears pick best available players. Not really concerned with position. Maybe another O-lineman or a CB to fight for a spot on the roster.

Now, for the second half of my Offseason wish list. Free Agency!

WR, I take Malcolm Floyd here, Still has some years left in him and has great size and downfield threat ability.

OL, I take Ryan Harris from Denver. We had interest in him last year and hopefully we can steal him this year.

CB, Antonio Cromartie, although I dont see us getting him, I would love to see him come help improve our suspect secondary. Most would say go out and get Nnamdi, but he wants too much money and I would rather spread the wealth to other areas.

S, Now that Otogwe is on the market, We should do what we should have done last year and pick him up.

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The Pettis pick, and would love to see Ryan Harris here, and wouldn’t mind Cro or Otogwe..

in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 19, 2011 9:24 PM CST reply actions  

I’ll take Harris and Otogwe, and draft Liuget if it gets there.

by transylvanian bear on Feb 20, 2011 7:18 AM CST reply actions  

Harris is a great OT, albeit a little small compared to what Tice would like in his lineup

The best offseason to me would be:

1) Sign Carl Nicks, O.J. Atowge and Shaun Rogers in FA.

2) Aquire Larry Fitzgerald from Arizona via trade sending multiple draft picks, Tommie Harris, and Caleb Hanie for Larry Fitzgerald and a first rounder

3) Draft Liuget (or another stud 3 tech) Aaron Williams (best fit at corner in the draft) and a stud prospect at G/C to groom under Kreutz

4) Kick Herman Johnson at RG and return Chris Williams to LT (yes, give him a chance, he did play well in 2009 at LT) so our lineup would comprise of"
                                                                      LT- Chris Williams
                                                                      LG- Carl Nicks
                                                                      C- Olin Kreutz (or the rookie)
                                                                      RG- Herman Johnson
                                                                      RT- Jemarcus Webb

With all of that all of our needs would be taken care of, and would all but lock us for Super Bowl 46. And, this whole picture is not too far fetched.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 20, 2011 9:36 AM CST reply actions  

Number 2 will never happen.

No way in hell that the Cards aare stupid enough to trade a future hall of famer for Tommie Harris and Hanie, much less throwing in a first rounder, to boot. In fact, the trade would be more likely to happen as Fitz for Harris, Hanie and a 1st.

Fitz will be a Card this year. AZ is trying to do everything they can to appease him and he seems willing to accept their attempts.

And Luiget will be off the board before we ever consider drafting unless he blows the combine. Have seen him going to the Rams at 14 an awful lot in the mocks. Williams may not be available, either (lots of teams looking for good corners, and the Ravens draft 26th and need a corner, too.)

Nick and Atogwe are possibilities. Rogers would be nice but KC and NO are already courting him.

in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 20, 2011 10:56 AM CST up reply actions  

We all thought Denver wouldn't be stupid enough to trade Cutler and a 5th rounder for Orton and the numerous draft picks

Yes it is a stretch but we have been surprized before, as who here honestly believed we would get Jay Cutler. The multiple draft picks I had in mind would be 2 second rounders a thrid rounder and the said players. Now the more realistic option would be for us to sign someone like Rice to improve the WR corps.

Liuget may be on the board as there are numerous DTs that are 1st round worthy and the Rams will be looking to add a WR with their first pick. Plus most teams are looking for DTs that can play nose in a 3-4 scheme and Liuget is more of a 3 tech player in a 4-3. Aaron Williams is a great corner but the Ravens most likely will not be going after him as his skill set doesn’t fit their scheme that requires a good number of man on man coverages while Aaron Williams is a better fit in a zone much like our scheme. We will not know of coarse until the draft is over. Also Williams may still be on the board in the second round (if we still have it) because the draft is extreamly unpredictable.

Atogwe and Nicks are targets; and Rogers may be coming to Chicago, depending on how he feels. The Peppers effect is very appeasing for a player like Rogers.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 20, 2011 11:42 AM CST up reply actions  

I agree

with the Rams going WR, they need to get Bradford a target. If he has a solid threat this guy could be deadly for years to come.

by l3ig_lvlike_430 on Feb 20, 2011 12:09 PM CST up reply actions  

He is a young QB on the rise

Repair that defense and you suddenly have a solid football team that is hungry to win. Very scary indeed.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 20, 2011 12:19 PM CST up reply actions  

There's a big....

difference between trading a 1 time Pro Bowl QB and a 5th round pick for another starting QB, 2 1st round picks and second round pick and trading a future hall of famer and a 1st rounder for an undrafted free agent QB who has never started a game and a broken down 3 tech DT who can’t get it up for the game even when he’s healthy. Hanie and Tommie aren’t worth a 1st rounder together, and might not be worth a 3rd round pick now. There is absolutely no way that trade happens, my friend. Not unless the Cards are trying to be in the basement. They are currently targeting Kevin Kolb because Fitz wants him an AZ.

I hope your right on Luiget, but I think that by the time the Draft roles around, He’ll be gone long before we ever pick. You got me on this kid’s bandwagon, and the more I watch him, the more I think the only way he reaches our first round pick is if he totally lays a turd at the combine.

Rogers? I can find nothing connecting him to Chicago. In fact, other than a couple of blogs, the only thing I could find mentioning Rogers and Chicago in the same sentence was Moon Mullin saying that he didn’t think the Bears would pursue Big Shaun. Interestingly enough, Moon’s argument is similar to your’s regarding Luiget. Rogers is a 2 Gap tackle when the Bears use a 1 gap tackle.

As far as the Rams going WR, I doubt it. This years draft is deep at WR and the Rams defense is in much worse shape than their offense. Of course, it’ll all depend on the players available when their pick comes about, but I’d bet on them going DT in the first. The only way their defense works is if they get pressure, and the lack of pressure last year against decent or better pass blocking lines is what stopped them from having a winning record. And Luiget would fit their defense to a tee. I’ll be crossing my fingers when they hit the clock.

As far as our D line goes, I’d like to see Adams resigned (hugely under-rated tackle) and to see the Bears get lucky enough to Luiget fall to them in the first. I’m not feeling to groovy about FA for the D-Line this year.

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 20, 2011 5:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Look below

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 20, 2011 7:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Id just like to say

That I had the Rams D in FF this year over the past 6 games. And only 1 time did they not score me double digit points. They dont have alot of known players but the players they do have played well together toward the end.

by l3ig_lvlike_430 on Feb 20, 2011 8:13 PM CST up reply actions  

IF the Rams pass on Julio Jones..

I will be extremely pissed if Jerry and Co. don’t try and trade up for the kid. I just can’t see them passing on him and robbing Bradford of a big, physical receiver for the next 7-10 years.

WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!

by Acreman20 on Feb 21, 2011 12:08 PM CST up reply actions  

What kind of ammo do we have to go that far up the board?

It would take alot to get halfway there.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 21, 2011 6:04 PM CST up reply actions  

We overpaid for Cutler.

If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.

by Just Dave on Feb 22, 2011 11:08 PM CST up reply actions  

it may appear that way now

but at the time that was the going rate

If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 24, 2011 11:12 AM CST up reply actions  

And well although he may not have the MVP

Considering he posted career highs in passer rating and tied his best ever TD/INT ratio in only his first year under Martz, I see it as a wise investment

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 24, 2011 4:59 PM CST up reply actions  

We probably made the move

Based as his upside, as much as anything else. Even his critics are quick to point out that despite any issues with mechanics, or whatever – his talent and potential is second to none. That said, he needs to continue to put in the work and improve his game, which he will. If we can get him some help, I look for Jay to take another step and be back in the Pro Bowl next year. We’re gonna need that growth from Jay, because as dominant as they were in the playoffs, the Packers are probably going to be even better this year.

The whole injury fiasco in the NFC championship may be a big motivator for Jay to take his game to the next level. I really think that the criticism he took is gonna piss him off and and turn out to be a “blessing in disquise.”

by JimmyMack on Feb 25, 2011 8:20 AM CST up reply actions  

are you joking or serious?

Guns dont kill people. Brian Urlacher kills people.

by Bear Lovin 21 on Feb 27, 2011 2:28 PM CST up reply actions  

I think rams take Julio jones

They need a WR

Guns dont kill people. Brian Urlacher kills people.

by Bear Lovin 21 on Feb 21, 2011 8:57 AM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Thats what Im thinking

They have solid players at every position but the WR corps. If they can find a quality target for Bradford then you are looking at a good offensive football team.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 21, 2011 9:09 AM CST up reply actions  

If only McNugget

was the coach on the Cards damn

Rose: Who in the blue hell are you?
Rondo: Well
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE!

by T.Moore on Feb 21, 2011 7:23 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

rec'd

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 21, 2011 8:24 PM CST up reply actions  

All of those are valid points

And neither of us have a crystal ball so to speak. We shall see what happens.

 All and all one thing we can agree with is the prospect of us signing Nicks and Atogwe. What are your thoughts of us sighning those 2? I think both can be very big signings in their own ways.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 20, 2011 7:33 PM CST reply actions  

Nicks would be a nice pickup.

Atogwe would be noce, too, but I’m not sure I want a safety. If Manning isn’t resigned it will be because the Bears don’t want to stunt Wright’s growth, essentially. I’d honestly like to see Major Wright developed and Harris back at SS. But I wouldn’t be mad if Atogwe was brought in.

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 21, 2011 3:15 AM CST up reply actions  

Finding a quality guard is far more important that anything else, even OT

Our OTs played alright, and if the interior is repaired then the whole line is that much better. Stats are decieveing as some of those sacks were because Cutler was holding onto the ball too long as well as Cutler running for his life and the defender nails him on the second effort. Most of the sacks I saw were direct results of the interior collapsing leaving Cutler no room to step into.

Wright right now is not ready to step in as a starter imo, and again we can’t truly risk waiting for him to improve, as Manning is probably gone as many teams would want him for his athletisism as well as returning kicks. Atogwe is the better safety, and Wright will eventually have his opportunity to start a little later into the future, but right now we need to win while our defense is this good, as the window is smaller than ever. With Atogwe we would have the best possible starting line-up to contend with the elite QBs in our conference (Aaron Rogers of coarse leading the Pack) and if we want to get to the Super Bowl we have to build up our secondary in addition to our offense.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 21, 2011 8:35 AM CST up reply actions  

How do you know Wright isn't ready?

What did I miss. We didn’t see him on the field enough to judge him on much of anything, and none of us have any idea how much he improved over the season and how much he will improve over the course of the offseason.

Atogwe could very well cost more than any player on the defense who isn’t named Urlacher or Peppers. Atogwe is decent, but not spectacular, and if he comes in overpriced, I’d rather see the Bears give Wright a chance to start or stick with Manning. If the Bears waste top tier money on a mid tier safety, my head might pop. To many other needs. Safety isn’t even the biggest concern in the secondary, much less the defense. And what’s the point of drafting a player in the first three rounds and then not giving him a chance to shine?

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 21, 2011 2:44 PM CST up reply actions  

The time where he gave up that long TD against the Pats

And numerous other messups, but that is how you learn. Im not saying that I dont want to see him eventually start, Im just saying strike when the iron is hot and win the Super Bowl now as opposed to later when all of our current vets are retired.

Im extreamly encouraged by Major Wright and what he brings to the team. He will develop into a sure star at FS in the future.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 21, 2011 6:11 PM CST up reply actions  

my response is three fold here.

First, Atogwe gets burned. So maybe he’s not ready to start either?

And second, his mistakes were part of the learning process, as you said. But those mistakes don’t mean he won’t be ready to start next year. Who knows how he took what he learned last year and progresses in the offseason?

And finally, safetty isn’t exactly our secondary or or defenses biggest need, or second biggest need. Why overspend for Atogwe (and whoever gets him will be overspending. I like Atrogwe, but he isn’t worth the money he was paid last year, and now that the Redskins want him, whoever gets him will have to outbid them) and take money away from positions of need like corner, DT, guard, tackle and WR when we have Chris Harris and Major Wright for sure, and possibly Danieal Manning too? In a year with so many other more pressing needs, I can’t see how spending the money to bring in Atogwe can be justified.

in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 22, 2011 3:59 PM CST up reply actions  

Redskins want him???

Damn this just got alot tougher

Major Wright is a good prospect at FS, Im just more comfortable seeing a seasoned elite (imo) player man perhaps the most crucial position in our secondary. Honestly, who plays corner that plays well for that matter that can be a good fit for us is avaliable in FA? Not too many as the only names that might come up are Richard Marshall and perhaps Antonio Cromartie (did play well in a short stint with Ron Rivera as DC)

Safety is indeed not our top priority, however it is still important and it never hurts to sign a player that can be a huge improvement. The Bears are definately aiming to sign a big name O-Lineman, and perhaps followed by a guy like Atogwe or Cromartie

Again, although not the biggest chink, the safeties didn’t exactly play like superstars as a corps despite Hitman’s tremendous effort and play. I know you don’t need a superstar at each position to win Super Bowls, but you need consistantly good play from each position, and Atogwe provides an upgrade as well as reassurance.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 22, 2011 4:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Actually, I just read that....

Atogwe was apparently one bobble that Snider decided wasn’t sparkly enough. Atogwe left his visit without a deal and without a contract offer.

in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 22, 2011 6:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Here you go.

Linky

The Rams are still keeping the door open to him, as well.

in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 22, 2011 6:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Well thank goodness he didn't get an offer

And normally when a player leaves the redskins management like that they aint coming back.

I wouldn’t doubt that the Rams are still leaving thedoor open to him, as he definately was their best player.

And who knows, perhaps he will be going where it presents thebest opportunity for him to play.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 22, 2011 7:53 PM CST up reply actions  

the best opportunity

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 22, 2011 7:54 PM CST up reply actions  

So

When is our “first date” with Atogwe? Lets get this man in here and get going. If it was me id give him 4 yrs 32 mill, only 12 guaranteed. and the first two years should be performance based salary.

by l3ig_lvlike_430 on Feb 22, 2011 10:52 PM CST up reply actions  

I have no idea when he will come to Chicago

I definately would like to know when as the offer above makes complete sense.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 6:06 AM CST up reply actions  

Im Glad

that you agree, i seriously need to be running the front office.

by l3ig_lvlike_430 on Feb 23, 2011 8:20 AM CST up reply actions  

Not if I get there first ;)

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 4:52 PM CST up reply actions  

He's not worth $8M a year, IMO.

But that is subjective. I like the performance based part a lot, though. Just don’t think that with all the other needs, the Bears should be pouring that kind of money into a low priority acquisition. I will say this, If they do something like that, it doesn’t say good things about what they think of Major Wright.

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 2:51 PM CST up reply actions  

I dont think safety is a low priority

Especially when there is a good chance one of our starters will be gone in FA. The Bears have already said no franchise tags will be issued, and that players up for FA are free to look else where. Major Wright is a solid prospect at either position, so sign Atogwe as the starter and have Wright be kind of like a super sub, throwing in an occasional start or two to help his development for down the road.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 4:55 PM CST up reply actions  

I like

not having to defend my arguments….lol…keep up the good work of doing it for me

by l3ig_lvlike_430 on Feb 23, 2011 5:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Imma try lol

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 5:21 PM CST up reply actions  

So you would prefer....

that the Bears spend a huge amoiunt on a safety when we have on in waitingh and another that could be ratained for a quarter of the cost of Atogwe rather than applying that money to a bigger need? The amount that is spent yearly is not infinite. If the Bears overspend for a safety, then they are taking that money away from another need.

I’d say that this translates into safety not being a high priority. They addressed that need last year in the draft.

in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 5:41 PM CST up reply actions  

I wouldn't say that Atogwe will definately cost big time money

If there is one thing that we could use to justify his salery (yes, its pretty messed up) is that even as a safety he has never been in the playoffs. The price will be lower than expected, and well again he is going where he will have a chance to win on.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 5:48 PM CST up reply actions  

I disagree....

Atogwe will cost bank. And if we don’t offer bank, then the teams that do will get him. The Bills, Rams, Skins or whoever else gets him will be paying more for him than he is worth.

in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 5:55 PM CST up reply actions  

According to whom?

Last year maybe, but right now he doesn’t appear to be interested in the money. He again wants to go where he will win championships, and then get a pay day.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 5:57 PM CST up reply actions  

According to me....and Atogwe and his actions over the last two years.

It’s my opinion. And the fact that his fight with the rams has been entirely about money over the past two years suggests that he wants to be paid. The fact that several teams have expressed interest means he probably will be paid, though not definitely I’d place my bets on him getting his money. But who said he wants to go where he can win a championship? Cause everything I’ve read says that last year was all about the money, and this year is the same. And considering that he has stated that he can get a deal done with the Rams, I don’t think he’s just considering championships. The Rams aren’t exactly poised to win the Lombardi in next year. Anything can happen, of course, but I wouldn’t bet on the Rams.

The problem signing with the Rams has been money, not Atogwe wanting out. So I’ll return the question in reference to OJ wanting to go somewhere because of a desire for a Championship….According to whom?

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 9:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Touche good sir

Still believe Atogwe in navy and orange is certainly plausible at the least

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 24, 2011 4:57 PM CST up reply actions  

If.....

my linky had worked, it would have looked like this.

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 3:02 AM CST up reply actions  

Saw that same article when surfing to see when or if Atogwe is scheduled to visit Chicago

Very interesting as I didn’t know the Skins are looking for safeties. I wonder if this means they plan on giving up on Sean Taylor, theres a safety we could be interested in albeit not as good as Atogwe.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 6:08 AM CST up reply actions  

Not as good, yet, but...

higher ceiling IMO. I’d actually rather have him. Not that I’m entirely sure that this coaching staff has the ability to develop him. History says they don’t.

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 2:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Sean Taylor??? You serious?

Where have you been the past 3 years? You been watching any football since then? You do know that Sean died 3 years ago right? It’ll be 4 years in November.

I doubt you’re talking about Landry as well since he had a monster season this year for the Redskins…

Heck I have no clue who is Redskins FS at the moment.

by bart s on Feb 23, 2011 4:18 PM CST up reply actions  

I think he meant Kareem Moore.....

and I didn’t even notice that he had said Taylor. I assumed he was talking about Moore and just skimmed. Guess that just proves that when you assume you make an……..

LOL

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 4:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Ahhh...

No wonder I didn’t know who the FS is.

Wait… wasn’t Landry the FS this year then got hurt??? I’m thinking of SS and it was Reed Doughty (finally remember the safeties duo for the Redskins).

by bart s on Feb 23, 2011 4:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Uh oh big time screw up!

I ment Laron Landry!

Jeez of all the things I posted….smh.

Anyways I would like Landry (no, he didnt get hurt) as he is a player similar to Atogwe and more experianced than Wright, very hard hitter if I may add.

My bad yall Im normally alot more careful with my posts.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 5:01 PM CST up reply actions  

LaRon to be exact

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 5:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Again wrong he did get hurt

Gosh of all the big named players to lose track on…DITKA!

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 5:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Nobody can lose track of Ditka....

His mustache has it’s own GPS.

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 5:32 PM CST up reply actions  

'cept...

LaRon is a SS who reminds me a lot of Chris Harris. Atogwe reminds me more of Mike Brown without the big hits.

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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 5:32 PM CST up reply actions  

To be fair...

I think LaRon is a FS now. I know he was in 08 and 09. He was a SS alongside Sean Taylor in 07 though. He can play either spot.

I believe he was the FS this year cuz Reed Doughty been the SS the past 2 seasons for the Redskins.

by bart s on Feb 23, 2011 5:42 PM CST up reply actions  

Not according to Pro-Football-reference.

Moore started as the FS, Landry started at SS.

Teams roster and starters.

I believe Kareem Moore came on really strong in camp, and earned his way into starting at FS. Landry was the FS in ‘08 and ’09 but he wasn’t great in coverage and was more of a SS playing FS out of need, kinda like Chris Harris this year. Moore is more of a natural FS.

in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.

by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 5:47 PM CST up reply actions  

LaRon played far better as a FS anyhow

Instinctive player, and yes he does remind me of Chris Harris, who is a pretty good safety himself

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 5:50 PM CST up reply actions  

He made his only Pro-Bowl....

as a Strong Safety this season.

in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.

by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 5:52 PM CST up reply actions  

Pro Bowls are not everything

Especially when some of the safeties bowed out in favor of resting up in the post-season.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 5:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Makes sense now...

I was looking at Reed Doughty this year and he played 15 games (again assuming that he was starter all 15 games at SS and Landry/Moore was the FS)…

So they put Landry back to SS… Hopefully Redskins aren’t gonna pul a DMS on him. He’s way too good to be screwed around like that.

I don’t understand why or how Landry was voted to Pro Bowl in only 9 games. Yes I know he was doing AWESOME (was on pace for 150 tackles) and got injured, but 9 games isn’t enough IMO unless he played the last 9 games of the season. He can considered for Pro Bowl, but no way should he be voted for it.

by bart s on Feb 23, 2011 6:04 PM CST up reply actions  

LaRon Landry might be avaliable in a trade

If the Redskins are indeed making a hard push for an upper echolon player at FS then it could only mean the Skins are planning on dropping Landry one way or another.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 6:23 PM CST up reply actions  

What would it take???

To get Landry in a trade though…

I can see them getting a FS like Atogwe, which means they’re going to leave Landry at SS for good.

I don’t think it means they’re dropping him though.

by bart s on Feb 23, 2011 6:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Not that much

A second rounder should suffice.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 6:41 PM CST up reply actions  

And he was voted....

to the Pro Bowl as a SS.

in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.

by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 23, 2011 5:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Thanks for the refresher

That was a tragedy that somehow slipped out of my mind while posting about safeties.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 5:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Sean Taylor over Atogwe...

Sean Taylor was better than Atogwe. Then again… Taylor was a FS/SS hybrid. He was just starting to figure things out the year he died.

by bart s on Feb 23, 2011 4:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Ment Laron Landry

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 5:01 PM CST up reply actions  

LaRon or OJ???

That’s an interesting comparsion. IMO I probably take Landry, only because (assuming) of his injury hurt his value and wouldn’t cost as much and I think his ceiling is higher than Atogwe (I’m pretty we seen the ceiling of his or very close to it while Landry is still getting better and hasn’t hit his ceiling yet) and is 3 years younger.

Either way, I wouldn’t mind either one of these guys and let Major Wright be the backup to both FS/SS spot and learn from these guys and take over in a couple years.

by bart s on Feb 23, 2011 5:24 PM CST up reply actions  

That is a very good point about the 3 year differance in age

Both are similar style players that have both been stuck on lousy teams. Either one could become that more dominant on a team like ours.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 6:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Although...

Atogwe would be the better fit with Chris Harris instead of Landry. Major Wright would be backup to both until one of them are gone or injured.

If you knew Harris was gonna be gone next year, then Landry/Harris combo would be fine for this year and the following year would be Landry/Wright.

by bart s on Feb 23, 2011 6:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes, Atogwe is the better fit by a considerable margin

However if he is not avaliable then Landry should be option #2

Again as I proposed earlier Major Wright should be a super sub in a sense, being the #2 in both spots.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 23, 2011 6:44 PM CST up reply actions  

I want to see Wright prove he can stay healthy

That is a if seeing nagging, random injuries plague him all year. It tells me either he was unconditioned, just not ready or extremely unlucky.

by TheMan1 on Feb 22, 2011 7:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Same with me

All his injuries were minor, which is a problem. Whenever someone keeps missing games from minor injuries, it only means less time to develop. Here is to hoping that he stays healthy so he can develop into a star.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 22, 2011 7:58 PM CST up reply actions  

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