Top Defensive Backup For the Redskins?
by Ken Meringolo on May 16, 2009 4:35 PM EDT
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PrintHere we are in the slow days of May. Though it doesn't seem to be slowing down our old friend Bruce Smith. How many DUI's is that now? Three? Wait, he has never been convicted.
Another guy who doesn't seem to be letting the offseason slowness get him down--Corey McIntyre, Buffalo Bills FB. Of course, his agent maintains his innocence, but just the accusation of "fondling himself outside a woman's home" is going to follow him around the NFL all season long. Does anyone see Najeh Davenport and not think, "That's the dude who crapped in that woman's closet!"
It's a long way until training camp opens and the real battles begin at the various positions, but let's ask ourselves in mid-May: Who do we think our top defensive backup is at this point?
For the purpose of this poll, we assume Daniels, Griffin, Haynesworth, Carter on the defensive line; Orakpo, Fletcher, McIntosh at LB; Rogers, Hall, Landry, Horton in the defensive backfield.
Is anyone else feeling Fincher? On this defense, the LB should really have a chance to have his name called a lot. He has now had some time to learn and develop in this system. I hate to overlook Smoot since he will spend a ton of time on the field this season. And I love Anthony "Meat" Montgmery as well--he is a monster.
I am casting my vote for Fincher today. Call it a hunch, but I think he will make a real impact on this defense before the season is over, in a divisional game with the playoffs on the line.
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Before I even went to the remarks,
Wynn was the guy!
1. Solid backup for the line at either DE or DT
2. Leadership ability and desire to coach younger players
3. Experience picked-up while playing for NY
Fincher and some of the others may contribute on the field, but the practice and game time leadership provided by Wynn will make him number one in the best defensive backup role
Smoot?
How many picks/ forced fumbles has he had in the past 3 years? I can count all of his top plays on one hand.
1. Huge hit on T.O. at FedEx on Sunday night last year.
2. Picks off former team @ Minnesota in 07
3. Either him or C.Rogers picked off Eli to start 08’ season.\
4. Last game of the season 07’, diving pass break up.
Besides that all he does is talk garbage.
Smoot?
that’s exactly what I thought too! I was even writing the same title. Smoot? Really?? This has to be because he’s such a fun guy, and not because of his abilities. Good list of his famous hits, I honestly can’t think of any uniquely major impact he’s had aside from being hilarious on & off the field, and probably good for team chemistry.
by Abstract Capital on May 16, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like I am rather alone on Fincher
Maybe my wishful thinking is clouding my judgement. I am a little shocked that Smoot is getting so much more love than Blades and Montgomery. Though Smoot is a huge fan favorite. He gets crazy mileage out of those big plays, even if they seem few and far between.
Montgomery
Even though Golston had slightly better stats last year, Montgomery seems to be a bigger deterrent against the run and gets more push. I can’t wait to see his improvement doing work next to Big Al.
"The character of a person is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence." -Vince Lombardi.
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