Hogs Haven: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
Around SBN: Iron Bowl Thoughts... Right Now

Top Defensive Backup For the Redskins?

Here 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.

Poll
Who is our top defensive backup?
Alfred Fincher
16 votes
Chris Wilson
35 votes
H.B. Blades
69 votes
Anthony Montgomery
79 votes
Kedric Goslton
37 votes
Fred Smoot
128 votes

364 votes | Poll has closed

0 recs  |  Comment 6 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

Write-in votes of course accepted

for all of you Wynn fans out there.

by Ken Meringolo on May 16, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by dr WNC on May 16, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Elaw6 on May 16, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Ken Meringolo on May 17, 2009 11:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by VA_Skin on May 17, 2009 12:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Media Requests please email hogshaven@gmail.com
Start posting about the Redskins »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

RedZone Moments from SB Nation

Pride Of Detroit
Comcast Red Zone Recap: Week 11
Baltimore Beatdown
Ravens Game Release: Week 12 vs. Pittsburgh
Mile High Report
Comcast Redzone Report - Behind the losing streak

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Sidney-harbour-australia_small
Positivity week!!!
Perfect-strangers_small
Cerrato Owes Campbell an Apology...And I Have Written It

Recent FanPosts

Bentleygt_bond_sml_small
Did anyone catch this in the Skins/Boys game?
Small
Where will JC play in 2010
Small
We now have instant OFFENSE ????
Chrishanburgerlegends_small
Crazy Canton Cuts : Jerry Smith
Chrishanburgerlegends_small
Redskins Nation Mourns The Passing Of Abe Pollin
Sidney-harbour-australia_small
The Great JC Debate.....continues
Superbowl_small
Hogs Haven chats with Funny Danny (Rouhier) About Dallas
Small
With Redskins' Starters Out, Team Plays Better
Super_skins_small
Friday, November 27, rememeber him. Honor him.
Sidney-harbour-australia_small
Interesting news from SI, means Danny's Cash could be useful

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Latest NFL Headlines from SB Nation

Revenge Of The Birds
Arizona Cardinals Kicker Neil Rackers Has Tweaked Groin, Team Considering Options
Turf Show Times
Random Ramsdom: Thanksgiving Edition
Niners Nation
Golden Nuggets: Oh no, not Brown..

SPONSORS


Managers

Superbowl_small KevinE

Riggins_small Ken Meringolo

H2_logo_b_small Sugar

Authors

Hogshaven_small Skin Patrol