Randy Thomas out for Season

Who didn't see this coming?

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by smutsboy1 on Sep 21, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions

As much as I hate to see Thomas go, could it be a blessing in disguise

Thomas is a great lineman, but if Rinehart is ready (if not he shouldn’t be on the team) then this incident may make the team stronger for the future. Rinehart and Heyer can be a solid right side of the line for several years, allowing the Redskins to draft and groom others for the future.

by dr WNC on Sep 21, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs

That's exactly

What I was thinking when I heard he would be out for the rest of the year. Nothing against Thomas, but he’s getting up there in age (he’s probably already up there actually) and this line HAS to get younger and more talented. Hopefully this can be Rinehart’s year to get his feet wet and “learn on the job” so to speak. Then maybe he’ll become a permanent starter next year.

by bigrm18 on Sep 21, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions

me too

I am not the least bit upset about this. Rinehart will fill in fine, and if he doesn’t, Montgomery will. I think Thomas has been using his veteran card to get my the past few season. He’s no longer the dominant pulling guard we got from the Jets.

by CJHutch on Sep 21, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions

that's wishful thinking

not trying to be a jerk, but just saying.

Reinhart is in his 2nd year and he’s not even active on game day.

Rinehart will fill in fine, and if he doesn’t, Montgomery will.

by smutsboy1 on Sep 21, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions

At least that's one position on the OL

that we have drafted a replacement for.

by VA_Skin on Sep 21, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I mean, they tried at least

unlike at offensive tackle.

by smutsboy1 on Sep 21, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

true but

it still hurts the overall OL depth. I don’t think injuries are ever good news. And signing another older guy is a desperation move.

by ZakInOmaha on Sep 22, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I know

but you have to think about why he’s not active. I’m pretty sure they leave Montgomery available because he can step in at two different positions in a pinch.
And I don’t think you’re “trying to be a jerk.” I think you ARE a jerk.

Just kidding. Actually, I agree, it is wishful thinking. Or at least an uninformed assumption. But it’s all I got right now while trying to remain positive. But I stand by me claim that Thomas isn’t exactly striking fear in defensive linemen these days. It’s time for someone else to step up, and it’s time to see if Rinehart belongs on this team.

by CJHutch on Sep 21, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Personally

I think Thomas was still our 2nd best olineman which shows the sad state of affairs.

by smutsboy1 on Sep 21, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I understand the thought

but respectfully disagree. Personally, I don’t feel like Heyer is the *ONLY reason they weren’t running to the right. If nothing else, Rinehart is strong as hell. Hopefully he can open some holes over there to balance out our running attack.

by CJHutch on Sep 21, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions

i think dockery is the 2nd best and i wish they kept pete kendall dude was nice.

by tw10 on Sep 21, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Deja vu

Wow, Randy Thomas hurt his triceps? No way! This has never happened before!

"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!

by kseandoyle on Sep 21, 2009 12:22 PM EDT reply actions

my friend told me that's a common steroids injury

not trying to start rumors, but that’s what he claims.

by smutsboy1 on Sep 21, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

well to take a different approach

TY RT for your valuable years of service. When healthy, you helped anchor our line and helped display Portis to best effect and helped us to the playoffs despite noodle arm Brunell. You’ve earned your paycheck, now go heal up.

I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....

by piratedan7 on Sep 21, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions